GroundHog Integrations with CAT VIMS, Komatsu VHMS and more.
Enhance Your Operations with GroundHog's Growing Network of Integration Partners
Streamline your workflow with GroundHog’s powerful integrations, connecting you directly with top Mine Planning, Geology, Survey, and Safety software, as well as Sensors, Telemetry units, HRMS, and ERP systems.
CAT Equipment Integration: Maximize Fleet Efficiency with GroundHog Telematics
CAT VIMS (Vital Information Management System) data provides detailed insights into the health and performance of your Caterpillar equipment. This advanced monitoring system collects and analyzes critical machine data, such as engine performance, hydraulic pressure, temperature levels, and more. With VIMS, you can track real-time diagnostics, monitor operator behavior, and identify potential issues before they lead to costly downtime. The system also records historical fault logs and event data, enabling you to make informed decisions about maintenance and operations, ultimately extending the life of your equipment and improving overall productivity.
GroundHog Telematics actively collects a wide range of critical data from your CAT equipment, providing you with comprehensive insights to boost operational efficiency. For more detailed information on GroundHog’s telematics capabilities, visit canbox.io.
Fault Diagnostics
We capture severity levels and historical fault logs. We also collect advanced sensor diagnostics, including individual sensor outputs and statuses.
Event Data
We log detailed events with timestamps, such as over-temperature, overspeed, and overload incidents. The duration and frequency of specific events are also tracked.
Payload Data
We measure payload weight and count loads. The load distribution and record overload occurrences are analyzed.
Customized Alerts and Notifications
We allow customizable thresholds for various parameters to trigger alerts. Detailed records of alerts and notifications are logged.
Data Integration
We seamlessly integrate with other systems for comprehensive fleet management, including GPS data. Productivity reports that combine multiple data points for deeper insights are produced.
Operator Performance Metrics
We analyze operator behavior, focusing on efficiency, safety practices, and performance trends. Operator-specific usage patterns using operator IDs are also tracked.
Machine Health and Utilization
We generate comprehensive machine health reports and utilization statistics, like productive vs. idle time. Maintenance history and prognostic insights are provided.
Emissions and Environmental Data
We collect detailed emissions data, including exhaust gas temperatures and after treatment system performance. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) usage and efficiency is also tracked.
Advanced System Status
We offer in-depth status reports for electronic control units (ECUs) and subsystem health, including hydraulics, electrical systems, and powertrains.
Komatsu VHMS Data Capture with GroundHog
When integrating GroundHog with Komatsu’s Vehicle Health Monitoring System (VHMS), you gain access to comprehensive operational and diagnostic data that helps monitor machine health, optimize performance, and schedule preventative maintenance. Here’s what you can capture:
Machine Health Assessment
View detailed reports on machine health, including any data exceeding OEM specifications, allowing for prioritized maintenance.
Service Meter Readings (SMR)
Track machine working hours per day, compare SMR across machines, and use the data for accurate maintenance planning.
Fault Summary
Monitor and log fault occurrences with timestamps, allowing for quick diagnosis and reduced downtime.
Fuel Consumption
Access monthly fuel usage data to compare consumption across machines and optimize fuel efficiency.
Payload Data
Capture daily haul cycle summaries, including payload weight, travel speeds, and average load carried.
Duty Cycle
Analyze how hard the machine is working, helping you understand operational efficiency and workload distribution.
Detailed Production Data
Obtain insights into machine productivity with detailed operation and payload information.
Emissions Data
Capture detailed emissions and fuel usage metrics to manage environmental impact and comply with regulations.
Trend Analysis
Track changes in component conditions over time, including engine speed, fuel rate, and exhaust temperatures, for proactive maintenance.
Idle Time Analysis
Differentiate between machine running time and actual working time, reducing unnecessary idle time to save fuel and improve machine health.
GroundHog’s integration with Komatsu VHMS provides a full suite of data analytics tools to help you manage and optimize your fleet’s performance. For more information on telemetry systems, visit canbox.io.
Streamlining Maintenance with GroundHog and SAP Integration
Leveraging SAP's Plant Maintenance Module
SAP’s Plant Maintenance (PM) module is a robust tool that empowers maintenance planners to efficiently manage mobile maintenance planning, labor, and material activities. It also facilitates the execution of repairs. SAP’s PM module can automatically trigger related processes in other SAP modules, such as initiating purchase requests for non-stock materials in the Materials Management (MM) or Purchasing modules when a repair activity is planned.
Challenges with SAP's User Interface for On-Site Technicians
Simplifying Processes with GroundHog's FMS Integration
These challenges can be mitigated by integrating GroundHog’s Fleet Management System (FMS) with SAP through secure REST APIs. GroundHog’s APIs allow maintenance managers to automate processes, eliminating the need for manual tasks like exporting .CSV files to an FTP site or depending on SAP’s inbound email automation. This integration streamlines operations and enhances efficiency.
Automating Maintenance with GroundHog's REST APIs
SAP Process Automation tools can be employed to configure SAP to seamlessly access GroundHog’s APIs. This setup ensures that data flow between the two systems is smooth, reducing the manual workload on maintenance teams and allowing them to focus on more critical tasks.
Setting Up GroundHog and SAP Integration
To initiate the integration, users should navigate to the “Advanced” menu in GroundHog, then select “3rd Party API Configs.” By default, only GroundHog Admins have access to this section, but permissions can be customized to grant access to other user types. The API URL needed to connect SAP to GroundHog is provided in the top left corner of the API configuration page.
Accessing and Configuring GroundHog’s APIs
GroundHog offers detailed documentation on its APIs, making it straightforward for SAP developers or system integrators to create scripts that import counter data into SAP. This documentation ensures that the integration process is efficient and effective.
Professional Support for Seamless SAP-GroundHog Integration
For mines seeking assistance with these integrations, GroundHog’s Professional Services team is available to help implement the connection between SAP and GroundHog, ensuring a smooth and successful integration that enhances maintenance operations.
Deswik Integration: The Ultimate Connector for Mine Planning and Operations
Streamline Your Mine Plans and Shift Schedules
Our Deswik Connector seamlessly integrates your short-term mine plans with daily shift schedules, ensuring your mine planning and operations teams stay in sync. This powerful tool connects Deswik’s industry-leading planning software with GroundHog’s Short Interval Control (SIC) and Fleet Management platform, enabling flawless coordination and enhanced productivity.
Convert Deswik Schedules into Actionable Shift Plans
The GroundHog Deswik Connector simplifies the entire process of converting your weekly, monthly, or quarterly mine plans into shift-based schedules. Once you import your Deswik.SCHED file or Excel Report, the connector interprets the mine type, heading names, dimensions, and required advances, and automatically generates operational tasks. For instance, in a cut-and-fill mine, it creates cycles like clean-to-drill, drill, charge, blast, muck, bolt, and shotcrete, all aligned with your Deswik Mine Plan. You can further customize these tasks based on your typical advance rates and preferences.
Easily Update Actuals in Deswik
At the end of each period—whether it’s a week, month, or quarter—you can export data from GroundHog to quickly update your actuals in Deswik. This feature eliminates the need for manual data entry, allowing mine planners to keep their Deswik mine plans accurate and up-to-date effortlessly. GroundHog automates the reconciliation between mine plans and actuals by generating reports that planners can use to update task completion percentages in Deswik.
Testimonial
“The Deswik Connector streamlined our Deswik export and import process. Now, our ops team doesn’t mess up the names of the headings, and updating actuals in Deswik with data from GroundHog is incredibly easy. I highly recommend it.” — Mason Tremblay, Mine Planner, NGM
Seamlessly Import Short-Range, and Medium-Range Mine Plans and Mine Designs
Import mine plans, streamline shift planning, and track performance against your designs effortlessly.
Mine Planning and Survey Software Integrations
- Streamline shift planning
- Capture physicals
- Automatically track variance to plans.
- Verify Design Compliance
- Easy plans-to-actuals reconciliation
Access Critical Data from OEM Integrations
Pull vital diagnostics and production information directly from OEM telemetry systems like CAT, Komatsu, and Sandvik.
- CAT VIMS
- Komatsu VHMS
- Epiroc Certiq and Mobilaris
- Sandvik FDM, Optimine and Newtrax
- Hitachi Wenco
- Terex, Leibherr, Doosan, GHH and many other equipment manufacturers
Collect data from skips, conveyors, and PLCs automatically using standard protocols.
Automate importing data from your skips and conveyors and other PLCs you use in the mine and mill
Skips, Conveyors and Plant Infrastructure Integrations
- Modbus
- Allen Bradley
- MQTT
- Honeywell
Optimize Maintenance and Payroll
Link maintenance planning, asset management, and payroll with SAP, Oracle, and other systems for smoother operations.
- Streamlined maintenance planning and Asset Lifecycle Management with SAP and Oracle JD Edwards
- Material Inventory with SAP and Oracle Financials
- Synchronize Timesheets and Payroll with SAP, Oracle Financials, Peoplesoft and Workday
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of systems can GroundHog integrate with?
GroundHog integrates with a wide range of systems, including Mine Planning, Geology, Survey, and Safety software, OEM telemetry systems, Sensors, Telemetry units, ERP systems, and HRMS platforms.
What is the process for integrating GroundHog with other systems using Open APIs?
You can use GroundHog’s Open APIs to connect with additional systems. Our APIs provide flexibility for custom integrations tailored to your specific requirements.
How long does it take to set up an integration with GroundHog?
The setup time for integrations varies depending on the complexity and type of systems involved. We provide support to ensure a smooth and timely integration process.
Do you need OEM Agreements?
The short answer is yes – if you want access to richer machine data. OEMs use the Diagnostic port to publish various kinds of data. Part of the data stream complies with the Open standard. The standard allows for the OEM to also send Proprietary data (encrypted) that only the OEMs and their partners can interpret. This proprietary data is generally richer, and has a lot more detailed information, including performance information – e.g. Payload data is not part of the Open standard. However, when you sign an OEM agreement, the OEM provides you with the necessary keys to decrypt the data. Over the years, GroundHog has entered into agreements with several OEMs to get access to this richer data set and make it available to its customers.
See GroundHog in Action
Find out how GroundHog can help your operations with a demo tailored to your needs. Our team will show you how our platform works and answer any questions you have.
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