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Control Container

Control Container

Control Container

Product catalog summary
Specifications
  • Dimensions: 8 x 20 x 8.5 ft. (2.4 x 6 x 2.6 m)
  • Container Weight: 11,000 lbs. (4,990 kg)
  • Electrical:
    • Main Disconnect: 600 amp, 480V, 3 Phase
    • Transformer: 480V to 575V
    • Cutter Head Drive VFD: 75-250 HP, 575V
    • Feed Pump VFD: 60 HP, 480V
    • Return Pump VFD: 60 HP, 480V
    • Booster Pump VFD: 60 HP, 480V
    • Power Outlets - Auxiliary: Six, 120V
    • Power Input for console & lights: 240V/120V
Features
  • The control container includes a control console, power distribution, Motor Control Centers (MCC) for slurry pumps, MTBM drive motor, and a bulkhead panel for electrical and communication connections.
  • Control console features a computer with monitors for machine operation control.
  • An E-Stop button halts all container electrical bulkhead component functions.
  • Gas detector in the MTBM is monitored with visual and audible alarms.
  • Input power is monitored to ensure proper three-phase electrical power.
  • Project data progress is logged, and reports can be generated with integrated software.
  • Remote camera provides video communication, expandable for additional cameras.
  • Audio system allows live, one-way audio monitoring from the MTBM microphone.
  • Container is ISO sized for easy shipping and includes a climate-controlled operator cabin.
  • Vandal-resistant window and electrical bulkhead.
Communications
  • Wired: Ethernet
  • Distributed Computing: Wago® PLC
  • Audio: One-way wired
  • Video: Ethernet
Hardware
  • Computer: Intel® Core™ i5
  • Graphics Card: Dual Monitor
Software
  • Computer OS: Windows® 7 / 32 bit
  • MTBM Control Software: Akkerman Proprietary
  • OPC Server: Kepware®
Control Container
  • Part No. FA21900F
  • MT_ControlContainerGen3
  • Operator can monitor target status, control, and indicator screen displays from inside the Control Container.
  • Programmable alarms provide a quick view of system status.
  • Variable frequency drives (VFDs) efficiently control electric motors for the main MTBM drive, slurry feed, booster, and return systems.
  • Target screen displays critical data via graphical and numeric meter displays.
  • MCC modules support control units, a common bus bar for power, and a network of raceways for load and control wires.
  • Bulkhead panel provides connections for electrical and communications.
  • Slurry removal system, steering, cutting head, jacking frame, and emergency stop controls are located on the control console.
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Catalog excerpts

Control Container-2

Operator can easily monitor the status of the target, control, indicator screen displays and control all system components from inside the Control Container. Programmable alarms provide a quick view of system status. The slurry removal system, steering, cutting head, jacking frame, and emergency stop controls are located on the control console. A bulkhead panel provides the connections for the electrical and communications. The target screen shows all critical data by means of graphical and numeric meter displays. The variable frequency drives (VFDs) efficiently control the electric motors for...

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