GPS GNSS Systems

Trimble CAT Accugrade GCS900 Grade Control Systems

Sell Used CAT Accugrade GCS900 GPS Grade Control System including Dual Receivers MS995, Trimble CB460 Control box, Trimble SNR930 Radio

$12,500
Used Condition

The CAT AccuGrade Grade Control System brings to the customer an increase in productivity by up to 40 percent while reducing their site costs dramatically. These systems are plug-and-play for any Accugrade Ready Machine.

Package includes:

  • 2x Trimble MS995 GPS + GLONASS High Precision Receivers
  • 1x CB460 Operator Control Box (DOZER ONLY CODE) with GCS900 Ver 13.xx and 3D Automatic Hydraulic Control
  • 1x Trimble SNR930 900 MHz Machine Radio
  • 2x Trimble MS995 Coil cables
  • 1x Hard Shell Case

The MS995 contains an integrated GPS+GNSS receiver, antenna, and isolation system all in a single, durable housing. It uses the advanced Trimble RTK engine for faster initialization times when satellite lock is lost and enhanced performance near obstructions.

Key Features & Benefits

  • An advanced RTK engine for faster initialization times when satellite lock is lost and enhanced performance near obstructions
  • Support for the GPS modernized L2C and the planned L5 signals
  • Support for GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • Support for SBAS systems (including: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, QZSS)
  • Single, rugged cab or blade mountable unit - GPS antenna, receiver and isolation system
  • 3 LED indicators that provide instant operational feedback
  • Single cable connector (high cycle count connector)
  • 100% sealed housing
  • Meets EU Restriction on Hazardous Substance (RoHS) directives
  • TCP/IP capable using a serial PPP connection
  • An easy to use removable mounting bracket with quick release adjustment ratchet

Specifications:

Performance
Tracking and performance Tracks up to 44 Satellites with 220 Tracking Channels:
  • GPS: L1C/A, L2C, L2E (Trimble Method for tracking L2P), and L5 Code with Full Cycle Carrier
  • SBAS: L1C/A and L5 (for WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS and QZSS)
  • Fully operational during P-code encryption
  • Upgradeable to GLONASS: L1C/A, L2C/A, and L2P Code with Full Cycle Carrier
  • Upgradeable to Galileo: L1 CBOC, E5A, E5B & E5AltBOC8
  • Upgradeable to BeiDou: B1, B2
Measurements
  • Advanced Trimble® Maxwell™ 6 Custom GPS chip Trimble R-Track™ technology for tracking the new L2C Civil Signal, L5 Signal for GPS modernization and GLONASS
  • High-precision multiple correlator for L1, L2 and L5 pseudorange measurements
  • Unfiltered, unsmoothed pseudo-range measurements data for low noise, low multi-path error, low time domain correlation and high dynamic response
  • Very low noise L1, L2 and L5 carrier phase measurements with <1mm precision in a 1 Hz bandwidth
  • L1, L2 and L5 Signal-to-Noise ratios reported in dB-Hz
  • Proven Trimble low elevation tracking technology
Code differential Positioning
  • Horizontal: 0.25 m + 1 ppm RMS (0.8 ft + 1 ppm RMS)
  • Vertical: 0.50 m + 1 ppm RMS (1.6 ft + 1 ppm RMS)
Real Time Kinematic (RTK) Positioning
  • Horizontal: 8 mm + 0.5 ppm RMS (0.032 ft +0.5 ppm)
  • Vertical: 15 mm + 0.5 ppm RMS (0.05 ft +0.5 ppm)
Initialization time Typically < 10 seconds + 0.5 times baseline length in km, up to 30 km (Regular RTK operation with base station)
Initialization Reliability Typically > 99.9%
Physical
Size (H x W x D) 147 x 231.9 x 251.1 mm
Weight 3.8 Kg with mounting bracket
Mounting Mast Mounting Bracket
Network Connector 16 pin Amphenol bayonet, sealed
Indicators (3 yellow LEDs)
  • Upper: DC Power
  • Middle: GPS correction signal status (via radio link, cable or MSS-Band)
  • Lower: GNSS signal status (no signal, searching, or tracking)
Environmental
Operating Temperature -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
Storage Temperature -50°C to +85°C (-67°F to +185°F)
Humidity Waterproof, 100% fully sealed
Sealing ± 5 psi sealing
Survival 75 Gs, 6 milliseconds duration, 3 shocks in each of the three mutually perpendicular axes
Operating 40 Gs, 10 milliseconds duration
Vibration 20.4 gRMS
EMC EN13309:2000, CE Mark, RCM
Technical
Electrical Input Voltage 9 to 32 VDC
Electrical Input Power 5W - 8W
Control Interface
  • J1939 CAN network (two buses)
  • RS-232 Serial (two ports)
Reverse Voltage Protection Yes
Load Dump Protection Yes

Trimble CB460 Key Features & Benefits

  • 7.0 inch, 800(w) x 480(h) pixel, 256k true colour, TFT active matrix, 1000 (typ) cd/m2. LCD brightness is adjustable over a suitable range to accommodate different working conditions.
  • Windows CE 5.0 Operating System
  • USB Host Port on Front Face protected with self closing Protective Cover
  • 4 x Integrated Lightbars. Each Lightbar has 1 central Green LED with 3 Amber LED’s each side of the central LED.
  • Ambient light sensor for Automatic brightness control
  • 17 Logically placed backlit keys which provide crisp tactile feedback when activated.
  • 39-pin sealed military rated quick release tool-less connector
  • Field upgradeable software via USB 2.0 port.
  • In-built buzzer (with adjustable levels) for Operator feedback and warning

 

Trimble GCS900 System

2D Machine Control System

 

Key System Features:

  • CB450 or CB460 full-color graphical control box with internal lightbars – 2D or 3D capable

  • Simple cross slope-only configurations to combinations of single/dual laser and single/dual sonic tracers

  • Lift and tilt automatic blade control control for controlling both the elevation and slope of the blade

  • Angle sensors capable of 100% slopes

  • Left and right auto/manual and offset switches

  • On-machine components are portable between machine types, without software/firmware upgrades

  • On-machine components are modular and can be added or removed depending upon application

  • 3-5 mm (1-2/100’s) vertical accuracies

  • Systems are easily upgradeable to 3D

Configuration Target Machines Description Key Components
Elevation Control

Dozers
Graders

Single control system that uses a laser receiver to control the
lift of the machine blade for flat work and finished grading
Laser
Laser receiver
Control box

Dual Eelevation OR
Elevation
and Blade Slope
Control

Dozers
Graders
Dual control system that controls both the lift and tilt of the
machine blade for flat, slopework and finished grading
Laser
2 Laser receivers or Laser receiver Slope sensor
Control box
Cross-Slope
Control
Dozers
Graders
Cross-slope control system to be used on motor graders for
fine grading work for road maintenance, ditches and slope work
2 angle sensors
Rotation sensor
Control box
Cross-Slope and
Elevation Control
Graders Highly flexible cross-slope and elevation control system for
fine grading work with tight tolerances for road maintenance
and construction, embankments, flat and slope work
2 angle sensors
Rotation sensor
Laser receiver -or- Sonic tracer
Control box
Depth, Slope, and
Elevation
Excavators Highly flexible system for excavation, trenching,
grading and profile work
Angle sensors
Laser catcher
Control box
Grade and Slope
Control
Asphalt Pavers Grade and slope control system for paving of base material and asphalt Sonic tracer
Sonic Averaging Beam
Contact sensor
Slope sensor
Control box
3D Grade Control System

Key System Features:

  • CB450 or CB460 full-color graphical control box with internal lightbars – 2D or 3D capable

  • On-machine software available in 25 languages, configurable on-the-fly, with a button press

  • Integrated smart GNSS antenna, cab and blade mountable, quick release mounting for removal

  • Indicate or automatic blade control configurations

  • Auto-sideshift of the motor grader blade supported

  • Dual GNSS blade mounted solution provides the most versatile grading solution on the market

  • On-machine components are portable between machine types, without software/firmware upgrades

  • On-machine components are modular and can be added or removed depending upon applications

  • Multiple system configurations for fine and finished grade applications, depending on project requirements – GNSS with Laser Augmentation and Universal Total Station based solutions

  • Global solutions for two-way data transfer or synchronization of data between machine and office

Configuration Target Machines Description Key Components
Single GNSS Dozers
Graders
Scrapers
Excavators
Cost effective, full 3D control system that measures the
position and slope of the blade and compares that to design
data for rough grading and mass excavation on complex design surfaces
Angle and rotation sensors
Single Smart GNSS Antenna
Control box
Rugged on-machine radio
Dual GNSS Dozers
Graders
Scrapers
Excavators
Full 3D control system that measures the exact position,
cross slope and heading of the blade, bucket, drum for
rough grading and mass excavation on steep slopes and
complex design surfaces
Dual Smart GNSS Antennas
Control box
Rugged on-machine radio
Single GNSS or
Dual GNSS
Soil Compactors Continuous compaction control and documentation for
Soil Compaction with real-time material compaction mapping and detection
Single or dual Smart GNSS Antenna(s)
Compaction sensor
Control box
Rugged on-machine radio
Single GNSS OR
Dual GNSS
With Laser
Augmentation
Dozers
Graders
Single and dual GNSS systems enhanced with laser
augmentation to improve vertical accuracy for high accuracy
guidance to complex design surfaces such as super-elevation
grading for rough through finished grade work
Single or dual Smart GNSS Antenna(s)
Laser receiver
Control box
Rugged on-machine radio
Universal
Total Station
Dozers
Graders
Excavators
Soil Compactors
Total station based system for applications requiring
extreme accuracy for lift and layer control, material
monitoring, or for jobs where GNSS is not the ideal solution
because of overhead obstructions
Single on-machine active target
Control box
Rugged on-machine radio
Universal Total Station
Universal
Total Station
Asphalt
Pavers
Milling Machines
Trimmers
Total station based systems for high accuracy paving, milling
and trimming without stringlines
Single on-machine active target
Control box
Rugged on-machine radio
Universal Total Station