Machine control solutions

Machine control solutions
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Overview
Leica Geosystems provides a comprehensive suite of machine control solutions under the Leica iCON brand, aimed at enhancing construction workflows, improving performance, and increasing profitability. These solutions are designed for positioning and measuring tasks on construction sites, ensuring seamless integration and communication between personnel and machinery.
iCONstruct
This section describes custom-built hardware and software solutions for on-site positioning and measuring tasks. These solutions are straightforward, extendable, and interchangeable, offering flexibility and scalability for future needs.
iCONtrol
iCONtrol ensures seamless communication between construction personnel and machine control solutions, suitable for various site sizes. It guarantees reliable sensor communication, streamlined workflow, and efficient data handling.
iCONsult
Leica provides an extensive support network with professional consultancy services to help businesses leverage intelligent construction benefits, including a worldwide network and personal service.
iCONnect
iCONnect enables wireless data transfer, ensuring real-time data accuracy and high productivity without delays, providing instant guidance and checks to enhance overall site efficiency.
Key Products
  • Leica iCON gps 60: A versatile smart antenna for multi-purpose positioning tasks, featuring superior GNSS technology and future-proof satellite tracking.
  • Leica iCON robot 50: A robotic total station for one-person operation, designed for ease-of-use and high productivity in layout tasks and as-built checks.
  • Leica iCON CC55/CC65/CC66: Rugged, mobile tablet PCs with enhanced connectivity for efficient fieldwork and real-time communication.
Advanced User Interface
The iCON site interface is designed to increase productivity by allowing users to adapt to various site scenarios. It integrates seamlessly with iCONstruct sensors and iCONtrol machine solutions, reducing training needs and maximizing flexibility.
Machine Control Solutions
  • iCON grade iGx2/iGx3: 2D and 3D grading solutions with customizable views and easy operation.
  • iCON excavate iXE2/iXE3: 2D and 3D excavating solutions providing full visual guidance and intuitive user interfaces.
Excavator and Dozer Systems
Leica offers 1D, 2D, and 3D excavating systems with features like depth and slope settings, laser reference, and height alerts. The dozer systems include automatic blade control and easy-to-use graphical displays, maximizing machine utilization and return on investment.
Specifications
The systems support standard file formats like .dxf and LandXML, eliminating the need for proprietary software. They feature dual GNSS configurations, integrated SIM card slots for connectivity, and user-definable views for enhanced usability. The displays are designed for readability in strong sunlight.
Procedures
The document outlines the use of iCON grade systems in different machinery, including dozers, graders, wheel loaders, and skid steers. It describes the process of upgrading from basic GNSS systems to advanced 3D solutions, allowing for flexible adaptation to project needs.
Norms and Standards
The systems are compatible with industry-standard data formats and support integration with various CAD systems. They also comply with global GNSS RTK network services, ensuring high precision and reliability.
Recommendations
Users are encouraged to leverage the iCON telematics services for efficient data transfer and remote machine management. The document suggests using the SmartNet service for GNSS RTK corrections to enhance accuracy in surveying and construction applications.
Key Features
The iCON grade systems offer automatic elevation and slope control, multi-switch controls, and advanced sensor technology for precise grading. The systems are designed for easy upgrades and integration with existing equipment, providing flexibility and cost savings.
Benefits
The use of these systems can significantly reduce rework, improve material cost savings, and increase overall productivity. The document highlights the potential for enhanced machine utilization and return on investment from day one.
Support and Services
Leica Geosystems offers extensive support through its iCONsult network and myWorld platform, providing customers with access to training materials, software updates, and professional consultancy services.
myTraining, myService, mySupports, and myProducts
Leica Geosystems provides a range of online services to support users:
  • myTraining: Offers online training, downloadable materials, and course registration.
  • myService: Allows users to view service history, details, and current status.
  • mySupports: Enables creation and review of support requests and history.
  • myProducts: Facilitates product addition, online purchases, software upgrades, and manual downloads.
Leica iCONtrol and iCON Site Solutions
These solutions are tailored for machine control and site construction, providing custom-built options for enhanced efficiency and performance. The iCON grade iGD4SP is highlighted as a high-efficiency grading solution for dozers with 6-way blades.
Leica iCON Telematics
This web-based suite enhances machine control operations by enabling remote access and management of machinery fleets. Key features include:
  • User-friendly interface with multiple user levels.
  • Efficient communication between office and site.
  • Project management tools for data synchronization.
  • Remote support, file transfer, and fleet management functionalities.
Leica iCON GPS 80
The iCON GPS 80 GNSS machine receiver, combined with the CGA60 GNSS antenna, boosts machine control performance, offering:
  • Improved sensor integration for automatic handling.
  • Seamless system integration for increased productivity.
  • Robust communication via CAN-bus protocol.
  • Flexible communication with built-in modem and radios.
  • Enhanced machine guidance in challenging environments with xRTK.
Overall, Leica Geosystems' iCON solutions are designed to streamline construction processes, improve efficiency, and maximize uptime, ensuring high performance and profitability.
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Leica Geosystems´ iCON portfolio offers you tailor-made hardware and software solutions for all positioning and measuring tasks in road and building construction. Intelligent and easy-to-use, the customisable solutions enhance your performance and increase your profitability through perfecting your workflow. Leica Geosystems intelligent CONstruction Tailor-made hardware a ­ nd software solutions for positioning and measuring tasks on site. Providing you with perfect communication between construction personnel on site and our comprehensive portfolio of machine control solutions. Custom-built...

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iCONstruct Seamless integration with one user interface Leica iCON gps 60 Versatile smart antenna for multi-purpose positioning tasks. Leica iCON site field software Core central interface to all iCONstruct sensors and devices with unmatched simplicity and no compromise on functionality. iCON robot 60 High-end robotic total station with superior technology and iCON on-board. Invest in the solution you need today and have the flexibility to expand your product portfolio based on your future needs tomorrow. Leica iCON CC65/66 Rugged, mobile tablet PC with enhanced connectivity and functionality....

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Leica iCON site Profit from your investment Leica iCON CC55 / CC65 / CC66 Perfect real-time communication on site Advanced user interface customised for construction personnel iCON site is designed to increase your productivity and enable you to adapt to any given scenario on site. If you work with machines on site, use iCON site to check your progress to determine if you are working to the correct depth, profile, grade or surface, without having to wait for an engineer or surveyor to carry out these tasks. iCON site is developed to seamlessly integrate with any of the iCONstruct sensors and...

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Leica iCON gps 60 Smart positioning on any construction site Save time and increase productivity monitoring the grade from your supervisor vehicle on site. Leica iCON gps 60 is the perfect mobile base station for your construction site. You don’t need a controller for base station set up. Stream corrections over the internet without radio. Perform many positioning tasks yourself, easily and quickly. Check grade or cut & fill, stake out points and lines and as-built checks. Use Leica iCON gps 60 for machine control as entry level installation. The iCG60 provides more flexibility for smaller contractors...

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iCONtrol PowerSnap Wireless cradle – all set in one snap! iCONtrol Custom-built solutions for machine control iCONtrol makes it even easier for you to leverage the entire range of intelligent, tailor-made iCON products. iCONtrol solutions communicate seamlessly with the iCONstruct sensors and iCON office to provide you with a smooth workflow. Take your workflow and performance to the next level with Leica Geosystems iCONtrol, the latest machine control solutions Leica iCON grade iGx2 2D Grading solution Easy monitoring of the blade position. Main function keys for easy operation. Leica iCON excavate...

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iCON excavate iXE1, 1D excavating system With the single slope system from Leica Geosystems you do not need to use a laser. The cutting depth is directly presented on the control box display in the cabin. Excavator Systems 1D, 2D and 3D excavating systems The 1D excavator system uses three inclinometer sensors mounted on the boom, stick and bucket. The sensor on the stick also has a built-in laser receiver. The system is reset by means of a laser plane or a physically defined reference height, e.g. a grade bar or curb stone height. The desired depth and slope are entered into the control box....

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iCON excavate iXE2, 2D excavating system iCON excavate iXE3, 3D excavating system Our dual-slope system combines the depth, pitch and roll – giving you a complete picture of the excavation works. With the 3D system from Leica Geosystems, you will work with high precision GPS and be able to monitor the excavation position by means of a digital model. iXE2 is suitable for small road excavation jobs, drainage work or parking lot excavations. An additional rotation sensor on the counterweight upgrades the system to a dual-slope capability. The 2D function uses a compass to fix the slope direction....

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iCON grade iGD2, 2D dozer system Fully automatic blade control Dozer Systems Easy-to-use graphical display Complete 2D and 3D solutions for all large earth moving projects Short learning curve thanks to smart menus Maximise your machine utilisation and return on investment The PowerSnap system makes it easy to remove the machine control panel from the cab Automatic tilt function Automatic height function The automatic tilt function allows you to be in permanent control over the dozer blade. The laser receivers have a capture angle of 360 degrees. The MLS800 has an adjustable center point for...

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iCON grade iGD3, 3D dozer system iCON grade iGD4SP, 3D dozer system Efficient grading using 3D design information Multiply your dozer’s performance by the power of SP! User definable views such as Plan View and Cut & Fill View CGA60 GNSS antennae Clear screen display that can be easily read in strong sunlight Integrated SIM card slot for connection to iCONnect services iCG82 GNSS machine receiver Industry standard data Formats iCON 3D machine software supports standard file formats such as .dxf and LandXML eliminating the need for a proprietary office software Package to convert data files. Combining...

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iCON grade iGG2, 2D grader system Fully automatic blade control Grader Systems The Leica iCON grader systems offer new site preparation possibilities. The system regulates the elevation and crosslope by means of robust and high-tech sensors. The system helps you improve your productivity as well as save material costs. The iGG2 system is easy to upgrade. Start with a height control solution using laser receivers or an ultrasonic tracer and upgrade your system on the basis of your needs. You can step from a laserbased 2D solution to a complete 3D solution with a robotic total station by just adding...

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