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Faceboss Control System
Help optimize your operation with actionable insights. Operator assistance tools, automated sequences, advanced diagnostics and machine performance monitoring from the Faceboss Control System.
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OptiDrive VFD
The Optidrive variable frequency drive system is the result of a holistic approach to transmission design that provides you with an adaptable, rugged and reliable solution for shearer traction systems. The medium voltage (MV, 3300 or 4160 V) OptiDrive system integrates the variable speed drive with the motor to achieve outstanding speed and torque control for soft starts and stops and fast acceleration. The variable chain speeds allow your operators to adapt to production conditions, giving you an opportunity to increase capacity, improve cutting cycles, and achieve remarkable efficiency with your longwall system.
Follow me
With the FCT in follow me mode, the machine uses sensor technology to position itself under the miner tail while in production. Whether the miner is advancing into the cut, or tramming backwards, the FCT will adjust appropriately freeing the FCT operator to do more critical tasks. Since the FCT and miner are now communicating with each other, the FCT can match the miner tram speed exactly allowing for more precise movements resulting in a smoother interaction between equipment and extending machine life.
