3D Machine Control
Trimble GCS900 Grade Control System 3D Automatic Control
One of the most revolutionary changes in the way earthworks are performed has been the introduction of 3D systems originally by Trimble in 1995. The Trimble® GCS900 Grade Control System represents the next-generation 3D system from the company that invented 3D grade control. The GCS900 Grade Control System is a cutting-edge earthmoving grade control system that puts design surfaces, grades and alignments inside the cab. The system uses GPS/GNSS and laser, or construction total station technology to accurately position the blade or bucket in real time, significantly reducing material overages and dramatically improving the contractor’s productivity and profitability
TRIMBLE GCS900: WHICH MACHINE / WHICH SOLUTION?
The Trimble GCS900 is extremely flexible and can be used on excavators, dozers, motor graders, compactors, scrapers, trimmers, and milling machines. You may purchase the GSC900 outright or as an upgrade from a GCS600 Grade Control System. And with its CAN-based design, the GCS900 can be easily moved from machine to machine, as needed. Dramatic gains in production are possible by using the GCS900 system on many types of machines in your current plan.
To learn more about the different options – select a solution from the matrix below.
Using the different positioning technologies provides blade control to the following accuracies
Trimble MS990 Smart GPS Antenna – blade control to 20-30 millimeters
Trimble SPS930 or SPS730 Universal Total Station – blade control to 2-5 millimeters
Trimble GPS with Laser Augmentation – blade control to 3-6 millimeters
| Dual GPS | Single GPS | Dual GPS with laser augmentation | Single GPS with laser augment | Universal Total Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excavators | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Dozer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Grader | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Soil Compactors | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Scrapers | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Pull-type Scrapers | Yes | ||||
| Trimmers | Yes | ||||
| Milling Machines | Yes | ||||
| Asphalt Pavers | Yes |
Using the different positioning technologies provides blade control to the following accuracies
Trimble MS990 Smart GPS Antenna – blade control to 20-30 millimeters (0.1 foot)
Trimble SPS930 or SPS730 Universal Total Station – blade control to 2-5 millimeters (0.007 to 0.016 feet)
Trimble GPS with Laser Augmentation – blade control to 3-6 millimeters (0.01 to 0.02 feet)
