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Backup camera designed for heavy equipment

Blind spots to the front and rear of heavy equipment can be the most dangerous areas. Accidents caused by maneuvering can result in large, unexpected expenses for a business. RMT states that a camera system will dramatically reduce those costs. A good example is a wheel loader backing up in a quarry or around a crushing plant. Many operators have confirmed the lack of visibility behind them, even using their mirrors. Operators backing up mining trucks in the blasted area can avoid sharp rocks which would damage tires and save thousands of dollars in new tires. Concrete mixer trucks backing up can be very dangerous for the public and workers. An excavator operator can use a camera on the dipper stick to see the digging area when visibility is difficult.

For doing demolition with an excavator using a concrete pulverizer at the end of the dipper stick, a camera helps the operator have a better understanding of the structure being torn down.

A standard installation includes one heavy-duty camera (photo on left) mounted on the back of the vehicle and a 7-inch, colour, flat screen LCD (photo on right) installed in the cab. Additional cameras can be added to increase visibility around the vehicle too. Track-Vision is the new generation of on-board safety camera for heavy equipment. Each component has been tested to endure the most sever vibration, dust and temperature changes over years of usages. The camera is also very sensitive to extremely low light conditions; in fact, it provides better vision in the dark than a human eye. Installation is easy and adjustments can be made from the monitor. The camera can be set to turn on automatically while backing up, and to shut off when the drive position is engaged. Alternatively, the camera can be left on all the time.

Company info

30 Emilien-Marcoux, Suite 101
Blainville, QC
CA, J7C 0B5

Website:
rmtequip.com

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