Topcon Positioning Group has announced the C-63 intelligent compaction (IC) control solution is now available for aftermarket integration into soil and asphalt roller systems.
“The aftermarket intelligent compaction kits will provide more contractors the ability to compete for jobs with IC requirements, or to simply perform more efficiently,” said Kris Maas, director of machine control product management.
“The GPS based C-63 allows the operator to collect and use data in real time for stiffness, density and temperature control — solving shortcomings of compaction, e.g., asphalt stiff but not compact from excessive air, or compact but not stiff due to inadequate temperature control. With the advanced stiffness and temperature monitoring functionality, all roller operators work together to ensure optimum compaction is achieved, maximizing the quality and longevity of the road surface,” Maas said.
The 6.5-inch graphical display tracks cumulative compaction through the recording and mapping of each pass and provides a color-coded view of compaction status. The C-63 can be used as a standalone system or within the Topcon Sitelink3D Enterprise site management system, which allows for online display of as-builts and synchronized mapping so other operators on the job can see the work already performed by other machines. This feature is designed to prevent machines from traveling over surfaces already compacted to their required amounts.
