Pressure Sensors

The ShovelMetrics™ Payload Monitoring system relies on the position of the shovel bucket and the associated pressures in the hydraulic cylinders to estimate the load inside the bucket. This technique, which is based on concepts from advanced robotics and estimation theory, allows the payload to be determined in real-time without interrupting the normal flow of operation.

Significant Cost Savings

Without carefully monitoring shovel performance, unidentified inefficiencies can cost mines millions in lost productivity. One of these inefficiencies includes overutilizing and underutilizing haul trucks. With ever-increasing pressures to improve productivity, implementation of a payload monitoring system allows shovels and trucks to be filled to their optimal capacity, minimizing truck wear and tear and improving loading efficiency while maximizing output. Specifically, by implementing the system on shovels, as opposed to traditional systems installed on trucks, significant cost savings can be realized.

Centralized Analysis

MetricsManager™ Pro is a centralized web based solution designed to manage and analyze information collected directly from Motion Metrics embedded systems.
MetricsManager™ Pro for Payload Monitoring monitors shovel productivity in real-time and generates valuable daily reports. Payload Monitoring reports include various productivity key performance indicators including:

• total number of tonnes per shift
• total number of cycles per shift
• total number of trucks used