MOVAX CONTROL SYSTEM

The MOVAX Control System, mControl+, links the carrier (excavator, railroader or equal) with the MOVAX piling equipment and customised solutions.

mControl+ controls the auxiliary hydraulics of the excavator which in turn is utilised to control the MOVAX piling equipment, the MOVAX multi-tool piling leaders including the tooling connected to the leader and the MOVAX column stabilisation leader.

FEATURES

ACCURATE CONTROL

mControl+ is a modern control system based on the latest and most advanced innovations. The control system forms an integral and unseparable part of the MOVAX way-of-piling vital to achieving a higher productivity and significant overall time and cost savings – and a high quality piling installation. Available with automatic tip control for the highest efficiency, accuracy and quality.

FOR ALL CARRIERS

mControl+ is available for all excavator and rail roader brands and models. Depending on the carrier the following options are available to control the carrier’s auxiliary pilot circuit:

  • Hydraulic, with a hydraulic valve block
  • Electronically, with a PWM-module
  • Through a CAN interface

USER FRIENDLY

Ergonomic user interface designed for ease-of-operation with a large colour display, easy-to-read graphical symbols and user frriendly menus for calibration and performance optimisation. All functions are effortlessly controlled using switches and thumb wheels on the control grips.

INFORMATIVE

mControl+ provides comprehensive and essential information about the operation of the MOVAX piling equipment and customised solutions and the piling process. Available with connectivity to MOVAX Information Management System mFleetManagement and mLogbook.

mControl+ PRO: Tip Control

mControl+ PRO

mControl+ PRO is a state-of-the-art automatic control system based on advanced tip-control computing technology and angle sensors mounted onto the carrier’s – excavator’s or rail roader’s -  boom and stick. The system utilises either proportional pilot valves, a PWM controller or a CAN pilot circuit/interface for the control of the carrier’s auxiliary hydraulics. The tip control-feature (autoTTM) of the mControl+ PRO effectively assists the operator in achieving a faster and more efficient, high quality piling installation.

mControl+ PRO also provides valuable information about the piling process which further assists the operator in reaching a high production rate and accuracy. Information is also provided with the intention of protecting the MOVAX piling equipment and thus ensure the availability of the MOVAX piling equipment. The hardware required for the connectivity to MOVAX Information Management System, mFleetManagement and mLogbook, is integrated into the mControl+ PRO system.

mControl+ PRO – SYSTEM SCHEMATIC

AUTOMATIC CONTROL

The automatic tip control uses the power of computing, pre-programming and angle sensors mounted onto the MOVAX piling equipment and the excavator’s boom and stick in such a manner that a single action by the operator affects multiple movements at the same time. The tip control makes the MOVAX side grip pile driver or MOVAX piling hammer travel vertically – or at a desired angle in case of raked piles - in a straight line by taking over demanding parts of the excavator’s boom control.

The tip control feature is principally divided into two parts: Vertical Tip Control [Y-AXIS] and Horizontal Tip Control [X-AXIS].

The operator can pilot the boom assembly both up and down as well as left and right with a single control grip roller command. The speed of the action can be adjusted fly-by with the proportional roller when the movement occurs. Highly accurate calibrations can be done based on operator preference.

INFORMATION

mControl+ PRO includes the hardware required for the connectivity to the MOVAX Information Management System (mFleet Management and mLogbook), and the angle sensors for the excavator - also as required for the mLogbook documentation and reporting software.

The same sensors are utilised to for instance provide information about the ‘refusal’. MOVAX side grip pile drivers and piling hammers (as well as piles) are protected by displaying a clear and visible warning to the operator when refusal is reached during the pile driving process.

TECHNICAL DATA

DISPLAY

mControl+ PRO is equipped with an independent 8” Android tablet which is used as the system display. The ergonomic user interface is utilised to monitor and control the MOVAX piling equipment and all MOVAX customised solutions. The display is also utilised to input user data related to for instance the pile set criterion (mLogbook) and the angle for raked piles when using tip control.

CONTROL GRIPS

The ergonomic mControl+ PRO control grips are equipped with multiple rollers and buttons which allow the complete operation with a single grip – fast, easy and efficiently. The control grips include extra buttons and rollers for accommodating all the functions of the excavator’s original control grips - in other words mControl+ does not change the operation of the excavator.

CONTROL MODULES

The excavator cab-mounted EXM (excavator control module) controls the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics with either proportional valves, a PWM controller or a CAN bus control circuit. The type of pilot circuit control is dependent on the excavator brand and model. The MXM (MOVAX module) installed onto and delivered with the MOVAX equipment, controls the hydraulic valves on the MOVAX piling equipment and monitors the operation with angle- and pressure sensors.

ANGLE SENSORS

mControl+ PRO provides highly accurate angle and distance information based on next-generation 360° angle sensors. The angle sensors utilised are specifically designed and selected for accurate operation also under extreme vibration conditions (when operating the MOVAX side grip pile driver). The sensors are further equipped with a gyroscope in order to achieve maximum accuracy. Angle sensors are provided with all MOVAX piling equipment and also for the excavator.

Download mControl+ PRO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

mControl+ LITE 

mControl+ LITE is a state-of-the-art control system which utilises proportional pilot valves, a PWM controller or a CAN pilot circuit/interface for the control of the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics. mControl+ LITE is installed onto the excavator without making any changes to the original functionality of the excavator whatsoever.

mControl+ LITE is utilised to control MOVAX side grip pile drivers, piling hammers, piling drills and manipulators. mControl+ LITE provides basic information about the operation thus assisting the operator in the piling process. Connectivity to MOVAX Information Management System mFleetManagement requires optional hardware.

mControl+ LITE – SYSTEM SCHEMATIC

TECHNICAL DATA

DISPLAY

mControl+ LITE is equipped with an independent 5” display. The ergonomic user interface is utilised to monitor and control the MOVAX piling equipment including MOVAX side grip pile drivers, piling hammers, piling drills and manipulators.

CONTROL GRIPS

The ergonomic mControl+ LITE control grips are equipped with multiple rollers and buttons which allow the complete operation with a single grip – fast, easy and efficiently. The control grips include extra buttons and rollers for accommodating all the functions of the excavator’s original control grips.

CONTROL MODULES

The excavator cab-mounted EXM (excavator control module) controls the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics with either proportional valves, a PWM controller or a CAN bus control circuit. The type of pilot circuit control is dependent on the excavator brand and model. The MXM (MOVAX module) installed onto and delivered with the MOVAX equipment, controls the hydraulic valves on the MOVAX piling equipment and monitors the operation with angle- and pressure sensors.

INFORMATION HW

mControl+ LITE can be provided with optional hardware required for the connectivity to the MOVAX Information Management System. The information can be utilised for the monitoring of the MOVAX piling equipment (mFleetManagement) whereas the reporting of the piling works (mLogbook) requires mControl+ PRO.

Download mControl+ LITE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION