Trimble introduced a new version of its Site Vision global positioning systems (GPS) machine guidance and control system for excavating equipment. The system allows machine operators to accurately perform earthmoving operations by placing the site design in the cab and using GPS technology. High-speed linear encoders provide data used to compute the position of the excavator's boom, stick and bucket. Measuring the current position of each hydraulic cylinder provides instant and accurate position information with no settling time. The system's profile view feature allows the operator to view the long section of the design. The profile of the machine is drawn to scale. The profile view is useful if the bucket is underwater or otherwise not visible from the cab.
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