User's Manual
Quantum - Tool Recognition
Technical Description
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Tool recognition
Quantum Tool Recognition is a system for wireless toolrecognition on excavators.
The system identies which tool is connected to the excavator’s attachment or to the
tiltrotator’s attachment. Tool Recognition is based on each tool being equipped with
a compact and robust battery-powered device (TRM) that communicates wirelessly
with a controller in the cabin(Quantum HUB).
The tiltrotator and / or machine quick coupler is connected to the system to detect
when a change of tools occurs. In cases where the machine is equipped with a
Quantum or MACS RT based tiltrotator control system, the information is shared
when a tool change under the tiltrotator through the CAN bus. When initiating a
change, the system starts scanning for moving tools. The system uses several smart
conditions to identify the correct tools.
CAN-bus - interface towards external systems
The system hub can transmit the information to other control systems in the
excavator via the CAN bus. This way, these systems can adapt to each tool. An
example of function is to automatically indicate the correct tool for the machine’s
GPS / 3D excavation system without the operator having to manually enter it, or to
automatically change settings in a Tiltrotator control system based on the tool type.
Tracking of tools and machine
The system stores the user’s smartphone GPS position in the cloud and connects it to
the tool and machine shown on a map in the app, provided that the user has:
• Downloaded the Quantum app to his/her smarthphone
• Approved that the app has access to location information
• Bluetooth connection with HUB and/or TRM devices
• Internet Access
The information about the position of a tool or machine is also shared by other users
who have a Bluetooth connection with any Quantum HUB or TRM device. It is enough
for someone who has the Quantum app installed on their smartphone to pass a HUB
or TRM and get connected via Bluetooth to update the location in the cloud. The
information is sent anonymously and is displayed only for those users who registered
the current machine or device in their app.
Operating time and servicei ntervals
Quantum Tool Recognition together with the Quantum app also keeps track of the
machine and tool’s operating time. The machine’s operating time is measured in time
as the hub has been powered, the tool’s operating time is measured in time as the
TRM unit has been connected to the HUB and at the same time been in motion.
In the app, you can dene multiple service intervals for both the machine and the
tool, the app will then notify via notications to it when it’s time for service.