Forestry services

KTC - Komatsu Telemetry and Connectivity

Technology applied to your equipment

The KTC area is responsible for assisting forestry companies and service providers in developing technology for their businesses through data analysis and the provision of online reporting systems, supplying operational data from their forestry equipment.

The KTC technology applied to Komatsu Forest equipment provides the customer with all the necessary information for effective fleet management. This is done in a simple and safe way, through systems that Komatsu provides in its forestry equipment.

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Discover our forest connectivity services.

Indicators by CARDS
Indicators by CARDS

Monitoring is performed using "CARDS," which are summary tables containing various key performance indicators (KPIs) of equipment operation and can be edited according to each client's needs.

In addition to monitoring the equipment remotely online, they also work on constantly improving the technology used. A recent example was the replacement of the existing equipment antennas with one made of titanium, which demonstrated improved Komtrax telemetry communication efficiency in the yellow line equipment. 

Our Smart Forestry platform provides registered users with full access to machine data, including alarms, alerts, diesel consumption, operating hours, production, and total movement during this period. Important data for measuring operational deviations and adjusting targets in forestry operations, improving equipment performance.
Komatsu Remote Support - KRS
Komatsu Remote Support - KRS

Komatsu Forest's Remote Assistance was developed to optimize technical support and improve field operations, focusing on efficiency and minimizing downtime for forestry machines.

Using smart glasses, the machine operator connects directly to a Komatsu specialist, who provides real-time guidance. The specialist can visualize exactly what the operator sees, making markings on the image and interacting dynamically through audio, photos, and image sharing.

To ensure a stable and high-quality connection, broadband internet is used, which not only improves communication between the operator and the specialist, but can also be shared with the operations team. 
Benefits of Komatsu Forest remote support
Benefits of Komatsu Forest remote support
  • Online adjustments to machine settings in real time.
  • Less equipment downtime.
  • Reduction in the cost of in-person service.
  • Problem-focused training.
  • Reference material.
  • Improved operator learning curve.
  • Speed ​​in diagnosing equipment failure.
  • Better use of the technician's time in the field.

This service model demonstrates Komatsu Forest's commitment to offering advanced technological solutions that increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve the operator experience, keeping field operations running smoothly and with maximum efficiency.

Connectivity of Komatsu crawler equipment

Komtrax

Maintain complete operational control of your equipment by defining the work area, ensuring it operates in the designated locations and times.

Wireless telemetry system that gathers detailed information about your fleet of equipment. It provides important data about your equipment's performance during harvesting.

Maintenance conditions: Provides a detailed maintenance report, including machine stops for oil changes and parts replacement. The warning signals emitted by the machine during forestry operations are monitored by Komtrax and assist in preventive maintenance.

Problem prevention: Through alarms, the system assists the operator in identifying machine problems by monitoring the engine coolant temperature. When the temperature exceeds the limits, it helps protect the machine from more expensive repairs, in addition to the initially compromised area.

Machine monitoring: Through Komtrax, it is possible to monitor the activities performed with the machine, such as operating time, idle periods, or unscheduled tasks.

Reducing the risk of theft: Komtrax monitors the location of your machines at any time, allowing it to be used to prevent the engine from starting in cases of attempted theft.

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What Komtrax delivers to you

  • Machine operating time
  • Fuel consumption
  • Hydraulic pressure
  • Energy saving guidelines
  • Machine efficiency
  • Tracking
  • Daily data in real time.
  • Maintenance history
  • Hour meter
  • Warning alert
  • Maintenance planning
  • Email notification
  • Monthly reports
  • Engine lockup
  • Localization during transport
  • Simultaneous fleet monitoring 
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Connectivity of wheeled harvester and forwarder equipment (Smart Forestry)

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Fleet Monitoring

The intelligent platform provides full access to machine data for registered users, including alarms, alerts, diesel consumption, operating hours, production, and total displacement during the period. Important data for measuring operational deviations and adjusting targets in forestry operations, improving equipment performance. 

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Vision

Management of embedded maps linked to operations, whether for production, machine layout, operational limits, or alerts (electronic fences).

The harvester operator can plan suitable access routes, machine waypoints, and cutting areas based on the conditions of the work site. The forwarder operator can view production in each work zone and optimize the transfer to avoid unnecessary deviations.

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Precision

Precision uses the latest satellite positioning technology to determine the machine's position with a margin of error of only a few centimeters. This opens up possibilities for a productive and intelligent way of working in which you, as an operator, obtain important information and support to make wise decisions.

You can create digital boundaries around your workspace or protected areas and receive warnings if the machine gets too close to the boundary. Thanks to high precision, the machine's crawlers and sorting codes can be clearly visualized, and you can also show the exact position of the processed logs, making it easier for the forwarder to see. When planning thinning routes, line following with navigation support is a great help, as it helps you stay on the planned route.

The position of the machine and crane is determined by GPS with GNSS precision applied.

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Choose your Smart Forestry

Fleet Monitoring

  • yellow-checkmark Plan to achieve better results
  • yellow-checkmark Work from anywhere with ease
  • yellow-checkmark Access all your machine's data in one place
  • yellow-checkmark Compare fuel consumption and production
  • yellow-checkmark Create monthly reports with ease
  • yellow-checkmark Get remote support and updates

Vision

  • yellow-checkmark Share information quickly and easily
  • yellow-checkmark Collaborate seamlessly between operators
  • yellow-checkmark Monitor production
  • yellow-checkmark Visualize boundaries and areas on the map
  • yellow-checkmark Access vital information instantly.
  • yellow-checkmark Make informed decisions

Precision

  • yellow-checkmark Make your work easier with precise positioning
  • yellow-checkmark Navigate with realistic map conditions
  • yellow-checkmark Work with precision in protected areas
  • yellow-checkmark Follow predefined paths with precision
  • yellow-checkmark Visualize tracks and progress
  • yellow-checkmark Maximize work efficiency

With a specialized team, we provide all the necessary technical support to the customer when their equipment stops working, whether remotely or on-site with the support of a product application technician.

Download the Komatsu Smart Forestry brochure here