PCS900 - For Milling Machines

The Trimble® GCS900 Grade Control System with the Trimble SPS930 or SPS730 Universal Total Station can be installed on milling machines (cold planers) for highly accurate milling at variable depth and slope without stringlines.

Once the subsurface has been milled accurately to design, the ensuing paving or grading operation will save asphalt or other overlay material and create a smoother road.

Improve Material Usage and Profitability

Using 3D Milling, the contractor can realize significant material savings and improve profitability. Controlling the precise cutting depth of the mill means the contractor is less likely to overcut and less likely to require additional costly asphalt or concrete material in the re-paving process.

Controlling the cutting depth can also reduce the number of passes required of the mill - reducing the need for subsequent grading or milling work and reducing wear on the milling machine and blade. More efficient use of the mill in the first pass also means the machine can be moved to the next site quicker and used to its maximum profitability.

Maximize the Usage of Existing Trimble Components

Contractors can utilize key Trimble machine control components on milling machines – allowing both new and existing users to realize a higher and more rapid return on their investment in technology.

The Trimble SPS Series Universal Total Station is ideal for either high accuracy work or operating in areas with limited or no GPS coverage, for example in tunnels and around trees or where material lifts are required to be monitored with very high accuracy. The rugged Trimble MT900 Machine Target and on-machine sensor components are built Trimble tough to withstand the heavy vibration often experienced when milling rock or existing concrete surface.

Features and Benefits:

• Significant cost saving from less material usage in the next paving step
• No waiting for stakes to be set
• More accurate, more consistent milling to design specifications
• Save wear and tear on the milling machine by making fewer passes