Accreditations Contact Search Hire us 01845 578 666 Accounts 01845 577 737 Machine Control Discover We can offer a complete line of grade control systems. From 2D laser through to 3D GPS and 3D UTS robotic station. This can be utilised across the fleet on excavators, Dozers and motorgraders and flexible enough to meet a wide range of applications and jobsite requirements. 2D Laser Ideal for large flat areas, sports pitches and building floors. Simple fast set up only requires a standard dual grade laser which has an accuracy of +/- 3-6mm. 3D GPS Ideal for bulk earthwork projects, able to follow complex contours to form bunds, batters and multiple level changes. GPS offers an accuracy of +/- 15-25mm. To operate this system a base station needs to be set up within approximately 2 miles of the jobsite. A machine file is created with the site designs on and is loaded into the machine control box where they can be viewed on the machines display with all the cut and fill values and the full site layout. The advantages of the GPS are that there is no need to set up any instruments each morning and signal connection cannot be lost as it can with laser or UTS when vehicles pass through the line of site. Multiple machines can operate from one base station. The only disadvantages is that it will not work in a building or in close proximity to tall buildings. UTS (Universal Total Station) UTS enables the Dozer/Grader to carry out all the same operations as the GPS but to much higher tolerances of +/- 3-6mm making it ideal for final trim off sub base etc. UTS will require a total station to be in line if sight which needs setting up daily. The total station continuously tracks the prism mounted on the Dozer/Grader mast relaying information from the total station to the dozer. Again, like the GPS all the site designs and layout files are stored in the machine control box and are display with all the cut and fill values. Advantages of the UTS are that you can achieve high tolerances and can work in and around buildings. Disadvantages are that the Total Station needs to be set up daily and signal connection can be lost when vehicles pass through the line of site. Survey Design and Calibration Potter Plant Hire can offer a full set up service from site survey to creating a design model or alternatively using the client’s CAD design model and convert It into a machine control format, we also can provide, install and calibrate onsite base stations. Sign up to our newsletter for all the latest news and product information. Sign up Site Map Home About Us Plant Hire Used Plant Contract Works Machine Control Health & Safety News & Awards Testimonials Gallery Contact Contact Us Potter Plant Hire Village Farm Catton Moor Lane Thirsk YO7 4BZ Potter Plant Hire Cross Green Way Leeds LS9 0SE Email Us Connect © Copyright – 2017 – Potter Plant Hire Solutions – GDPR / Privacy Policy Designed and built by