1-day Leica MC1, Machine Control For Site Engineers
This course will give learners an overview of GNSS principals, Leica MC1 components, machine types and system and creating model for the system using survey software.
Description
You will be given the Lecia MC1 simulator to download onto your PC or laptop, to complete the objectives below.
This course is CITB Assured. You will be issued with a CITB certificate and your attendance will be uploaded to the CITB Construction Training Register on completion of this course.
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills essential as you are required to download and install the simulator. Knowledge of GNSS is beneficial but not required.
Learning Objectives
Course content
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- List the file types which are compatible with the cab display unit
- Convert design data into a compatible file type
- Isolate the critical information the driver needs
- Create offsets from design linework—horizontal, vertical and perpendicular
- Create a 3D surface model
- Identify erroneous linework and edit accordingly
- List the pros and cons of using Robotic total station/Base and Rover/Network RTK and select the appropriate equipment for a job
- Set up grade lasers with 2D automatic grade control systems
- State the accuracies required for various construction activities
- Describe different methods of establishing coordinates and levels of control points
- Set avoidance zones
- Define extents of a 3D model
- List the steps in configuring the radios
- Create active surfaces
- Explain the difference between well distributed and poorly distributed control points and explain how poorly distributed control points affect the results
- Import the data into the cab display unit via USB or remotely
- Enter the machine and bucket dimensions into the machine calibration file
- Check and set units
- Turn layers and surfaces on and off
- Edit layer and line colour
- Show/hide TIN mesh, boundaries, break-lines and contours
- Select the active surface
- Select a line and create a ‘steer to’ reference.
- Set the required intervals for automatic as-built survey points
- Select the reference point on the bucket
- Select different views on the display unit
- Set the construction tolerances and set alerts
- Use the visual guidance indicators on the display unit
- Confirm the position of the tip of the blade is correct in relation to the survey control
- Measure and record as-built information
- Carry out checks to validate that the control points are sufficiently accurate
- Effectively communicate the critical information to the machine driver
- List the capabilities and limitations of machine control
- List the commercial benefits of machine control
- Carry out a basic cost vs savings analysis
- Describe the health and safety risks and benefits of machine control