Accessories and upgrades

Autonomous Haulage System retrofit

Convert your current fleet to autonomous capabilities without the full capital investment of new autonomous machines using the Komatsu AHS Retrofit kits. Potentially increase production and help to reduce wear on components normally affected by an operator.

Advantages of retrofits:

• Added autonomous capabilities to existing machines may avoid new fleet purchases
• Maintenance training on standard truck features remains constant
• Designed to increase component life
• Built to extend tire life
• Engineered to help boost productivity through truck utilization

Requirements:

• Special features request (SFR) required for all AHS conversions
• SFR requirement summary:
• KomVision
• Canopy dimensions for mast selection
• GE cabinet configuration
• Engine HP
• Serial numbers
• ATR from factory
• 3rd party options such as extended bumpers, CAS, etc.

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Fuel saver II

Fuel Saver II is available for in-situ installation on Komatsu haul trucks. The overall fuel consumption reduction is achieved using advanced software that adjusts the engine rpm in the truck’s different operating stages.

Advantages:

• Lower operating cost
• Reduced carbon emissions
• Fewer fuel stops
• Potential fuel reduction

Fuel Optimization Kit consists of:

• Drive system software upgrade
• Engine control module (ECM) software upgrade
• Interface module software upgrade
• New 24-volt control cabinet wiring harness

Note: In order to take advantage of this upgrade, equipment must meet the following prerequisites: Special feature request (SFR) and mine study; drive system update and software key; ECM software upgrade; interface module software update; 24-volt control cabinet wiring harness (dependent on truck vintage); the latest software for IM and Invertex systems; and Invertex II control system or Minimum Invertex IE control system with: x1 (174, 187, or 197) cards in the PSC and x1 (187, or 197) in the TCI slot, and x2 17FB190 cards in both inverter slots (reference: KMN2014014). Before activation or installation, mine-specific data, such as: operating altitude, ambient operating temperatures and haul profiles must be reviewed and approved by Komatsu’s Global Mining Solutions team.

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Smartzone Proximity System

As you help your operators work safely around continuous miners through training, the Smartzone Proximity System can supplement your program. This training aid for continuous miner operators and section personnel helps them learn to remain outside of a hazardous “shutdown zone” while operating or working in the vicinity of the continuous miner. 

The Smartzone Proximity System: 

• Recognizes and monitors personnel movement around equipment 
• Is compatible with Joy room and pillar products 
• Features advanced technology with:
  • Plug-and-play capabilities 
  • Equipment-specific zone configurations 
  • Faceboss Control System integration 
  • Machine-integrated drivers  
• Has diagnostic capabilities available  
• Features MSHA-approved wearable devices 

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Smart rims

The seven-piece Smart Rim was designed with additional Bead Seat bands and Smart Lock Rings, unlike the traditional five-piece rim system. This allows maintenance personnel to install and remove the rear tires on the rear axle without having to remove the rim.

Advantages:

• Easier tire removal
• Reduced tire maintenance time by as much as 50% vs. traditional five-piece rim systems

Kit Contents:

• Two complete rear outer Smart Rim assemblies
• Special Lock Ring expander tool
• Four Smart Lock Rings for the rear inner rims and the front rim

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Proximity detection

Komatsu has developed a personal proximity detection system for use on the longwall face to help control automated shield movements when personnel are nearby. This system utilizes fully integrated low-power wireless transceivers in each RS20s Faceboss mimic to determine the location of each person wearing a battery-powered tag or personal wearable device (PWD). The PWD currently uses relative RF signal strength and an accelerometer to locate the operator's position.

• Existing RS20s systems can be upgraded to operate personal proximity detection by simply upgrading the mimic to the latest Faceboss version.
• Komatsu’s proprietary web-based user interface Longwall Information System (LIS) is utilized to set up the system and display live tracking information.
• Safety standards:
  • IEC61508 SIL 1 - Certified safety system
  • Sira 13 ATEX - Europe
  • IECEx SIR - International
  • MSHA Approval - United States

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Quad Chopper

The Quad Chopper upgrade kit is used to upgrade current drive systems using RP Contactors in the control system, through the addition of maintenance- and inspection-free solid-state inverters. Replacing the RP Contactors with the solid-state inverters helps to improve reliability and overall performance of your drive system.

Advantages:

• Helps reduce maintenance wear parts
• Lessens unscheduled downtime events
• Promotes reliability
• Mitigates damage from RP Contractor flashover

Requirements:

• Invertex II control system or
• Minimum Invertex IE control system with:
• x1 (174, 187 or 197) cards in the PSC and x1 (187 or 197) in the TCI slot and
• x2 17FB190 cards in both inverter slots
• As well as the latest software for IM and Invertex systems

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Wireless bridge kits

Get the real time communication ability of a wired system with the ease and convenience of wireless communication.

Other features and advantages:

• Can be installed without technician assistance, typically in about four hours
• Programable download intervals
• Downloads for multiple trucks simultaneously

Requirements: Access point (usually at a fueling area or in a pickup truck); Haul truck equipped with kit and MikroTik CPE-configured bridge; MikroTik radio must be sourced locally; Laptop loaded with Komtrax Plus PC Tools.

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