The Remote IC app not only makes work much safer, but also results in a much more productive crushing process with Lokotrack® crushers and screens. Working as an extended monitoring and controlling tool of the existing Metso IC™ process control system, the app gives operator’s visibility to the main parameters of all the machines in the Lokotrack train, all in one single dashboard. Since the operator no longer needs to step out from the excavator cabin as often, using Remote IC lowers the safety hazards at the site.
With an overall visibility of the process, the operator can adjust the feeding for optimal production level. In case of a problem, Remote IC instantly stops the feeder - thus preventing overloading – and automatically restarts feeding as soon as process allows it. With lower overflow risk, the process can be run closer to the maximum capacity as it helps to avoid process stops.
Wireless network is established within the site and no cables are needed between Lokotrack machines - making moving the machines easier. Patent pending wireless plant configuration enables easy to setup for different plant layouts. Camera option will bring even better touch on the process dynamics and helps operator to maximize the productivity.
The process can be controlled by one user, but it can be viewed by all the people working at the site so that everyone can see how the process is doing. In case of an alarm, they can go and fix the problem and acknowledge the alarm on the IC display. As Remote IC alerts the cause of the stoppage, it is quicker to locate and fix the problem.
Remote IC not only increases the productivity and safety of the plant, but it can also positively impact the employees’ experience and help attract new skilled workforce. It can be used in training and onboarding new operators to how the process it adjusted.
Patented Adaptive feed control (AFC) provides with better stability and less black belt time over whole Lokotrack plant. It reads material levels of all connected Lokotracks and optimizes the feed rate to maximize the throughput – shift and shift. Operator can easily switch between three modes with targeted settings for different product configurations. Adaptive feed control adapts to changing conditions and helps every operator to take maximum out of the plant capacity.
