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to monitor the machine wirelessly in real time, providing
information to the owner as well as Roadtec service staff.
“Diagnosing amachine equippedwith theGuardian system is
a much quicker andmore efficient process,”Mr Hammer said.
“The system’s Live Schematics letsme see all electrical circuits in
a simple and efficient layoutwith real time status of all switches,
valves and settings. If I need to, I canmake changes to the grade
control systemparameters frommy laptopwithout touching the
machine.”
David Ando, president of Turtle Southeast added, “Turtle
has always been quick to embrace new technologies to help
improve operations. We had already been using a third party
telematics system for almost 3 years. When we heard that
Roadtec was developing their own systemwe were very excited.
The GuardianTelematics System has become significant to our
business. It allows us tobemore efficientwithwhatwehave and
decrease operating costs and increase profits. It also enables us
to see problems before they become major which provides for
scheduled maintenance and repairs before there’s a breakdown
on the job and costs our customersmoney.”
Competitive advantage
These various case studies demonstrate that contractors can
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earn bonuses for higher quality workwith the adoption of new
roadbuilding technology. Andwithnewmachines comingonto
the market thanks to new engine regulations, there is potential
formore improvement in the future.
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