Built-in Test Equipment (BITE) To Improve Front-End Loader Productivity. Second Topical Report

摘要

This report describes the results of a total systems test of an equipment system being developed to improve the availability and productivity of large front end loaders used in surface mining operations. The equipment will be mounted on the front end loader and includes an operator display and keypad, a microcomputer, machine sensors and a signal conditioner. Safety and machine performance alerts are displayed to the operator and a report is printed for the maintenance shop. (ERA citation 07:062639)