New Version of Michelin Earthmover Management System Uses Latest Generation TPMS Sensors and Improved Software

MICHELIN Earthmover has introduced MEMS Evolution3, the Michelin Earthmover Management System that provides mining operations managers with advanced, real-time data about tire temperature and pressure conditions. Originally launched in 2006, MEMS increases the effective running time of surface-mine trucks.

Using the latest-generation tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor and new, improved system software, MEMS Evolution3 enables mine operators to increase safety, extend tire life, increase utilization time, reduce costs and increase mine productivity while working under the most difficult and demanding industrial conditions. MEMS Evolution3 sends critical tire-related data and alerts to operators via various communication channel options. With MEMS Evoloution3, downtime can be anticipated and avoided through detection of slow pressure losses. An inflation monitor compensates tire-pressure limits for ambient temperature; so when tire temperatures change, operators can know immediately if there is an alert and change routes. Maintenance operations can be anticipated.

"Equipment worth millions of dollars that carries hundreds of tons of material on steep slopes and rugged terrain needs to ride on safe and reliable tires," said Jamey Fish, director of earthmover marketing for Michelin North America. "MEMS Evolution3 provides immediate operational gains and anticipates tire issues for surface mine operators."

The MEMS Evolution3 provides the following benefits:

• Improved, liquid-proof sensors report data throughout entire tire life to improve mine performance
• Two patented sensor models available: conventional sensors and sensors for liquid-filled tires, isolated in a capsule filled with inert liquid
• Real-time data recording, allowing reactive monitoring of alarms
• Connection and data transfer via Ethernet or 3G with information stored in the cloud
• Sending of multichannel real-time alerts online, via email or SMS
• Easy-to-use, advanced reporting capabilities monitor tire metrics

MEMS Evolution3 is available for rigid dump trucks using tires with diameters 49 inches and greater, up to 12 tires per vehicle. MICHELIN XDR2 and MICHELIN XDR250 tires are pre-equipped for MEMS Evolution3 with a factory integrated patch allowing the rapid installation of MEMS sensors in tires without liquid.