This In Action case study shows an example of how we solved a safety and production problem for a customer site by leveraging the 3D-P Intelligent EndPoints already installed on his fleet. By using 3D-P, the customer has reduced haulage cycle times, reduced fuel burn, automated a set of manual processes and increased site safety. Overall, saving millions of dollars by leveraging the technology they already had.
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2. • Busy intersection across haul
road due to new construction
• Traffic signals in place but want
to prioritize production vehicles
Customer Scenario
• First responder radio solution would require truck down
time for installation & interfere with mining ops network
• Customer disabled traffic signals and manually controlled
intersection:
• Two security guards at intersection 24/7
• Haul truck drivers radio upon approach
• Guards manually lower gates to halt crossroad traffic
• Is there a better way to control the intersection?
3. • Application deployed on each haul truck IEP determines if
it is approaching the intersection based on GPS position
• When approaching, a notification is transmitted to IEP
installed at traffic light using existing radio network
• IEP at traffic light sends a control signal to ensure haul
truck receives a green light
3D-P solution
3D-P IEP on
Haul Truck
3D-P IEP at
traffic light
Wireless network
Point-to-Point
Connection
Haul truck detection
application
On-machine geo
aware application
Traffic light
control signal
GPS
5. Cost effective – no new HW required
unlike first responder radio solution
Saved manpower – security guards can
be redeployed elsewhere
Improved safety – no more manual
control of haul road intersection
No truck down time – all software was
deployed over-the-air
Benefits
Improved productivity – no truck stoppages to slow down
productivity; reduced wear & tear
No interference – integrated into existing mining operations
wireless network
Low cost, high gain – nearly $1.5M in annualized savings