BoomSafe® – Boom Automation and Control System
Increased Safety and Reduced Downtime
Safety is a primary objective for all modern mines. Increasingly, mine operators are turning to technology and remote operation to reduce the exposure to risk for operators and nearby personnel.
Developed specifically for hydraulic boom systems BoomSafe® combines automated movement sequences and collision prevention with simple remote operation connectivity for multiple rockbreakers to be operated from a single workstation.
Featuring easy onsite customisation and maintenance BoomSafe® will help you reduce downtime as movement sequences can be configured and modified by site-based maintenance staff using the user-friendly touchscreen.
Automation
Automate common or difficult movements and execute them with a single button press.
Collision Prevention
All boom movements are supervised by BoomSafe to avoid damage to the boom and surrounding infrastructure.
Remote Operation
Control all your rockbreaker boom systems from a single workstation.
Smart Boom Technology to drive productivity
With BoomSafe® you will increase speed and precision, prevent collision and be able to operate all your rockbreaker boom systems from a single workstation.
In addition, it is inherently simple to maintain and customise by site personnel and maintenance can be completed on site without specialist technicians or TRS staff.
BoomSafe is available factory fitted on our new Boom Systems however, you can benefit from its efficiencies immediately without purchasing a complete new boom system as BoomSafe can be retro-fitted to your existing boom regardless of the brand.
Recent installations in the WA Pilbara have proven that BoomSafe is the most reliable and cost-effective rockbreaker boom automation and remote operation system available in the market.
Unmatched Reliability with BoomSafe®
TRS BoomSafe® is the only system available on the market which is proven to work seamlessly and reliably with operators of all skills and has done so on every installation.
BoomSafe®:
- consistently stays on its path, eliminating the need for operators to regularly reset the system.
- allows easy configuration, modification, or adjustment without needing specialist technicians to manage 3D models, even in response to environmental changes.
- maintains full speed during Automated Movements, maximizing operational efficiency.
- provides detailed diagnostics, ensuring operators can quickly identify and resolve any issues without lengthy troubleshooting.
- avoids the use of sensors inside cylinders, reducing downtime associated with replacements or recalibration.
- efficiently controls multiple rockbreakers without the need for a separate PC for each one.
The Engineering Excellence behind BoomSafe®’s Reliability
BoomSafe® is specifically designed for hydraulic rockbreaker systems, unlike other solutions based on algorithms developed for electrically actuated robots. Traditional robot programming assumes joints will always move predictably, but hydraulic systems behave differently. BoomSafe® manages variable cylinder movements, ensuring reliable and smooth Automated Movement Commands without the need for frequent resets.
BoomSafe®’s control system is proven to be more stable and reliable, even when hydraulic flow varies during simultaneous functions, and it maintains maximum operational speed for efficiency. By understanding the unique dynamics of hydraulic booms, BoomSafe® performs automated tasks like Park or Deploy faster and more effectively than manual operation or robotic-style systems. Its performance has been successfully demonstrated across multiple installations, making it the foundation for reliable remote operation.
Introducing Automated Attachment changeover
Time is a critical factor in any crushing plant, where delays can significantly impact production. Equipment disruptions, such as the need to service a hammer or change its tool, are inevitable.
We are proud to announce a groundbreaking solution for attachment changeovers that minimises downtime, increases safety, and maximises productivity for mining operators.
The TRS BoomSafe® has been paired with Steelwrist’s automatic hydraulic connection resulting in faster and safer attachment changeovers and eliminating the need for manual intervention.
Operators can now keep crushing plants running seamlessly with BoomSafe®’s automated attachment changeover feature. At the press of a button, BoomSafe® automatically connects, disconnects, and switches between attachments such as hammers, without any manual effort from the operator.
Benefits of BoomSafe® and Steelwrist Integration:
The BoomSafe® system is designed to work in perfect synchronisation with Steelwrist quick couplers, which comply with the Open-S industry standard for fully automatic quick couplers. This integration ensures a fully automated attachment change, preventing the need for manual steps like disconnecting hydraulic hoses, unlocking pins, or bleeding the system. The result is faster, safer transitions between attachments, minimizing leakages and pressure drops.
- Automated Switching: Attachments can be changed quickly, keeping production running smoothly.
- Increased Safety: Eliminates the need for manual intervention, reducing the risk of injury.
- Improved Efficiency: No need to manually close valves or purge for trapped gases, saving valuable time.
For more information on Steelwrist Automatic Quick Couplers click here.
BoomSafe® Features
automated movements
Automated Movement Commands such as ‘Park’, ‘Deploy’, ‘Tool Replacement Position’, ‘Rockbreaker Change Position’ or any other common or difficult movement sequences can be configured and modified by site-based maintenance staff using the user-friendly touchscreen.
Operators can execute the automated movements with a single button press, improving speed and precision. For example, when parking on a small platform, BoomSafe reduces the chance of equipment damage that could easily be caused by operator fatigue or error.
remote operation
Remotely control all of your rockbreaker boom systems from a single workstation. For larger sites, multiple workstations can share control of a group of booms on a first-come first-served basis.
safety and collision prevention
At the heart of BoomSafe is an automated Collision Prevention System allowing your maintenance staff to set up a safe work area where the boom is allowed to operate.
All commands from the local Radio Control or Remote Operation System are supervised by BoomSafe to avoid damage to the boom and surrounding infrastructure and prevent movements which would result in the boom moving outside the safe work area.
BoomSafe’s Operator Assist function automatically corrects and adjusts the human operator-initiated movements to direct the boom back into the safe work area instead of halting the boom operation and requiring further operator intervention to continue.
industry-first BoomSafe® Integrated ‘On-Board’ Camera
The newly introduced ‘on-board’ camera feature is an exclusive enhancement to BoomSafe®, setting a new benchmark in operator visibility. As the first of its kind for fixed pedestal boom systems, the camera delivers real-time vision of the hydraulic hammer, enabling operators to better position the working tool to break oversize in crushers and dump pockets. This added visibility is essential in ensuring the safe and efficient navigation of boom operations, especially in high-risk environments such as mining and construction.
customise onsite
Your site maintenance staff can set up and modify BoomSafe movement sequences and adjust the allowed area of operation when needed.
BoomSafe can also be integrated with other sensor systems on site, such as perimeter safety gates. It also has configurable inputs that can be set up to operate other plant equipment, for example, opening and closing a crusher cover.
simple maintenance
If maintenance is required, all BoomSafe components can be replaced in minutes using only hand tools on site without specialist technicians or TRS staff. Sensors are mounted separately to the boom hydraulics and are easily accessible.
With BoomSafe you can set the direction, acceleration, maximum speed, and minimum creep speed for each joint of your hydraulic boom independently. This level of control enhances the boom system’s performance and reduces unnecessary wear and tear on mechanical components.
factory-fit or retro-fit
BoomSafe is available factory fitted on our new Boom Systems or can be retrofitted to any brand of boom without making changes to hydraulic components.
customise to meet your boom automation requirements
Contact us today to discuss how BoomSafe’s functionality can be customised to meet your boom automation requirements.
BoomSafe® is registered trademark and available exclusively through TRS.
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