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Digger & Shovel Payload Monitoring
From Bucket to Truck: Advanced Payload Monitoring for Shovels and Diggers
Boost productivity with accurate weight tracking and actionable data insights.
Boost Productivity with Real-Time Payload Insights
The Power of Payload Monitoring
Real-Time Payload Measurement
Real-time payload measurement ensures every load meets target weight by providing operators with immediate feedback. This technology eliminates the guesswork, optimizes load efficiency, and improves overall loading performance in mining operations.
- Track the weight of material loaded in real-time to ensure accurate load distribution.
- Reduce guesswork by providing precise data to operators.
- Track real-time
- Precise Data
GroundHog Integrates Seamlessly with VEI Onboard Weighing Solutions
Powerful Tools for Accurate Load Management
Accurate Payload Tracking
GroundHog seamlessly integrates with VEI onboard weighing solutions, providing unparalleled accuracy in production and load monitoring. This intuitive system enhances operational efficiency and offers cloud-based connectivity for real-time data access.
- Precisely monitor the weight of each bucket load during the shovel’s loading process.
- Effortless load tracking with intuitive and robust onboard weighing systems.
- Precise Monitoring
- Automate manual tasks
Optimize Operators’ Performance
Boost Productivity and Reduce Maintenance Issues
Enhance Operational Efficiency
Our system monitors operators in three key areas: Underloads, Overloads, and Acceptable Loads. Underloads decrease productivity, while overloads lead to maintenance issues and increased downtime. With real-time performance monitoring, we ensure loads remain within acceptable limits.
- Maximize productivity by reducing underloading to ensure haulage efficiency and consistent output.
- Prevent overloading to protect your equipment from maintenance issues.
- Maximize Productivity
- Prevent Overloading
Boost Productivity with Real-Time Payload Insights
Unleash the power of payload monitoring
Our Software Stack
FMS Operator App
Geology App
Grade Control App
Ore Spotter App
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is payload monitoring, and why is it important?
Payload monitoring ensures that each load meets the target weight by providing real-time feedback to operators. This eliminates guesswork, optimizes load efficiency, and enhances overall loading performance in mining operations.
How does real-time payload measurement improve productivity?
Real-time payload measurement tracks the weight of material loaded into trucks, ensuring accurate load distribution. Operators receive immediate feedback, which helps them avoid underloading (reducing productivity) and overloading (causing maintenance issues).
How does GroundHog integrate with VEI onboard weighing solutions?
GroundHog seamlessly integrates with VEI onboard weighing systems, allowing for precise load monitoring. This integration enhances operational efficiency and provides cloud-based connectivity for real-time data access.
What benefits does accurate payload tracking provide?
- Ensures precise weight measurement for each bucket load during the loading process
- Reduces the risk of underloads and overloads
- Improves efficiency by providing instant feedback to operators
- Enhances reporting and analytics through cloud-based data access
How does this system help optimize operator performance?
Our system monitors operator performance in three key areas:
- Underloads – Decrease productivity and lead to inefficient haulage cycles.
- Overloads – Cause excessive wear and tear, leading to maintenance issues and downtime.
- Acceptable Loads – Maximize productivity and keep equipment running efficiently.
How does this technology contribute to reducing maintenance costs?
By preventing overloads, the system protects equipment from excessive strain and damage, reducing maintenance costs and unplanned downtime. Keeping loads within acceptable limits extends the lifespan of mining trucks and shovels.
What kind of data insights does the system provide?
Operators and managers receive real-time data on:
- Load distribution and weight accuracy
- Operator performance and efficiency
- Equipment utilization and potential maintenance risks
This actionable data helps optimize decision-making, improve haulage efficiency, and increase overall site productivity.
How can mining operations benefit from using this technology?
- Increased productivity through optimized loading efficiency
- Reduced maintenance costs by preventing overloading
- Enhanced decision-making with real-time data insights
- Seamless integration with existing onboard weighing systems
Can this system work with existing equipment?
Yes! GroundHog’s integration with VEI onboard weighing solutions makes it easy to implement on existing shovels, diggers, and haulage trucks without requiring extensive modifications.
