WIRELESS DETECTION OF CONNECTED WORK TOOLS The key to continued automation development on work tool carrying construction machines

TOOL RECOGNITION ToolRec is the key to the ongoing automation of work tool carrying machines. Automating functions today are completely dependent on knowing which work tool is connected to the machine. Small durable Tool Recognition Modules (TRMs) are mounted on the tools and assigned unique IDs. The TRM communicates wirelessly via a module in the cab and can be integrated with other systems and share information on connected work tools.

HOW IT WORKS ToolRec is a wireless tool recognition system that automatically detects which work tool is used on a construction equipment machine via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy). Using a signal from the cabin’s quick coupler switch, a cabin module and a work tool module and in combination with advanced algorithms, the system can automatically identify which work tool is connected to the machine. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of the term in this text is for descriptive purposes only.

T o o l R e c – WIRELESS DETEC TION OF CONNEC TED WORK TOOLS Tiltrotator control systems The tiltrotator is an increasingly common attachment for excavators and is often controlled by a separate control system. These systems may also have to adjust their settings depending on which work tool is connected to the tiltrotator. With ToolRec in combination with tiltrotator control systems developed by SVAB, each ToolRec module can be configured with custom tiltrotator speeds. This helps the operator to always get the optimum performance of his tiltrotator and ensures minimal fuel consumption. With...

T o o l R e c – WIRELESS DETEC TION OF CONNEC TED WORK TOOLS For excavator manufacturers ToolRec can also for instance be used to automatically switch between different profile settings in the excavator control system which handles the auxiliary circuit for hydraulic powered work tools. • Optimal settings for the hydraulic work tool • Reduces unnecessary fuel consumption

Short description: Proportional bidirectional outputs On/Off outputs TOOLREC HUB TOOLREC MODULE (TRM) Acts as a bridge between a bluetooth Mounted on the various heavy machin-network and a CAN network. ery work tools. Supply a 6 byte unique ID over the ether using BTLE protocol. ELECTRICAL DATA Nominal voltage 12 and 24 V CAN termination Software selectable 120 Q, 600 Q, not resistance terminated Battery operating life N/A Up to 5 years depending on usage and environment ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

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