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- Trimble_WorksManager_Video Trimble_WorksManager_Video, Trimble WorksManager, - , (1:34) Video by - Trimble Civil Engineering and Construction, Top Five Tech Solutions, , -, SITECH Australia, In these times of social distancing many Civil Construction Contractors are struggling to keep their sites open, their teams and subcontractors safe, while still trying to complete projects in a timely and efficient manner. In support of our communitites, SITECH Australia has put together their pick of Top 5 Technology Tools to help you maintain social isolation on the construction site while at…, 1. Remote Access or Video Chat, Examples of software and apps that can be used to access technical support without face-to-face contact include TeamViewer, FaceTime. and WhatsApp., TeamViewer, is a proprietary software application for remote control, desktop sharing, online meetings, web conferencing, and file transfer between computers., FaceTime, is a proprietary videotelephony product developed by Apple Inc. FaceTime is available on supported iOS mobile devices and Macintosh computers that run Mac OS X 10.6.6 and later. Group FaceTime makes it easy to chat with multiple people at the same time., WhatsApp, allows users to send text and voice messages, make voice and video calls, share images documents, user locations, and other media., 2. Digital Site Management Tools Such as SignOnSite, SignOnSite is a physical distancing-friendly construction site tool made possible by the technology already on site to manage site attendance, toolbox talks, communication, evacuations and so on. With SignOnSite your whole site is connected. Communications such as daily briefings and evacuations can now be delivered directly to the mobile devices of staff members, subcontractors, or site visitors…, 3. Cloud-Based Solutions to Tranfer, Monitor, Manage Designs and Data Like Trimble WorksManager, Trimble WorksManager is the data hub connecting civil contractors to the critical information they need to get the job done right the first time. It connects everyone on the construction project, from the site manager through to operators on any device from wherever they are, without the need to deliver info to the machine on a USB device. Trimble WorksManager brings civil contractors the…, 4. Trimble Training Video Library, Whether you're using downtime to brush up on your skills, or trying to trouble shoot an issue, this library is a great resource and it's FREE! There are videos for all levels of experience: beginners, intermediate, and advanced users, and cover a range of topics including: CEC Common File Types Trimble Business Center Quick Tips Trimble Business Center Site Data Prep and Modeling 2020 Trimble…, 5. Drone Based Surveying Packages Such as Trimble Stratus, Trimble Stratus helps civil contractors use drones to map, measure, and gather accurate information about their worksites and assets. With Trimble Stratus you can monitor progress, check volumes, and communicate any changes effectively throughout your teams without having to walk the site. Powered by Propeller's worksite analytics technology, Trimble Stratus helps you gain deep insights into site…, Construction News, SITECH NorCal - SITECH Oregon Your Authorized Trimble Dealer SITECH NorCal - SITECH Oregon Your Authorized Trimble Dealer, How Construction Contractors Can Survive Coronavirus [Actionable Steps to Take NOW], - , (1:01:33) Video by - Levelset, Survey: Contractors Make Their Way Through New Coronavirus Reality, with 21% Saying Project Backlogs Have Decreased Significantly, , - Equipment World, As contractors make their way through the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, opinions on how it is affecting project backlogs both now and in the future seem to holding steady, according to the second weekly survey by , Equipment World, , conducted Apr. 3-8. There was, however, a notable increase of respondents —from 11 percent in in Week 1 of the survey to 21 percent in Week 2 — who said their project backlogs had “decreased significantly” due to virus impacts. Another 20 percent said their project backlogs had “decreased.” In contrast, 20 percent of respondents said they had seen some sort of an increase in project backlogs,…, Read more, , Heavy Highway News, SITECH NorCal - SITECH Oregon Your Authorized Trimble Dealer SITECH NorCal - SITECH Oregon Your Authorized Trimble Dealer, Caltrans Crews Take Advantage of Lighter Traffic During Pandemic, - , (2:08) Video by - KPIX CBS SF Bay Area, States Continue Road and Bridge Work, DOT Operations Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, , - Roads and Bridges, Several state DOTs are continuing operations, including road and bridge construction work, while much of the nation has limited movement and in-person social interaction in various aspects of life in response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Michigan DOT crews are reportedly considered essential by the state, which is currently under a stay-at-home order. Work on projects such as…, Read more, , Quarry & Aggregate News, SITECH NorCal - SITECH Oregon Your Authorized Trimble Dealer SITECH NorCal - SITECH Oregon Your Authorized Trimble Dealer, The Household Cleaners That Will Really Kill the Coronavirus, - , (3:49) Video by - The List, How to Super-Clean an Disinfect Construction Equipment Cabs Against Coronavirus, , -, Equipment World, We asked the country's top expert how to keep the interiors of your trucks and equipment as clean as possible to slow the spread of this virus., While the cab of your truck or a piece of equipment might seem to be the perfect environment for social distancing, the fact is any of these enclosed spaces can harbor the , coronavirus, . If somebody else jumps in your truck or excavator, even for just a minute, a second shift operator, a mechanic, fuel distributor, supervisor, or truck/delivery driver, that person could be carrying , coronavirus, and leave traces of it in the cab, on the door handle, grab bars, joysticks, arm rests, upholstery or monitor. We asked Darren Priest, the country’s foremost expert on automotive detailing, what he would do to get the interiors of trucks and equipment as clean as possible and he’s got tons of good advice, techniques and products to share in the text and links below. But keep these important…, Read more, , Agricultural News, SITECH NorCal - Authorized Trimble Distributor Agricultural Products SITECH NorCal - Authorized Trimble Distributor Agricultural Products, $19 Billion Farm Aid Relief, - , (1:25) Video by - NBC 26, New USDA Program Will Provide 19 Billion Dollars for Farmers and Ranchers, - Northern Ag Network, Last Friday night, President Donald Trump and United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a new program to assist farmers, ranchers and consumers in response to the COVID-19 national emergency. In the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), President Trump directed USDA to craft $19 billion in an immediate relief program to provide critical support to farmers and ranchers,…, Direct Support to Farmers and Ranchers: , The program will provide $16 billion in direct support based on actual losses for agricultural producers where prices and market supply chains have been impacted. The livestock industry will receive $9.6 billion with the cattle industry seeing the largest chunk at $5.1 billion. The dairy industry will also see $2.9 billion dollars while the hogs will obtain $1.6 billion. Farmers will have access…, USDA Purchase and Distribution: , USDA will partner with regional and local distributors, whose workforce has been significantly impacted by the closure of many restaurants, hotels, and other food service entities, to purchase . . . , Read more, , Product Announcements and Updates, Field-IQ ISOBUS: Strip-Till/Air Cart v.02.02.05.00 Now Available!, The Field-IQ™ ISOBUS Strip-Till/Air Cart firmware version 02.02.05.00 is now available for download. This new release introduces six product support for Generic Std PMW and ground drive LINAK actuator applications , Who Should Update, Users who wish to run more than 3 bins MUST update to this software version. However, all users are recommended to update to utilize the new and improved version features. , Version Compatibility, Software Version 02.02.05.00 runs on HW: 3.0-3.3 ME30481110 (Trimble part number: 75774-20) , New Features, The following features are included with this firmware v02.02.05.00 update: 6 Product Application Support Servo Time-Based Meter Control Support Servo PWM Meter Control Support Supplementary Valve Support for Liquid Applications Speed Sensor Type Wet Hole Mode Manual Mode Calibration Switch Alarm Concept Shaft Clutch Types Section Outputs Blockage View Concept Multiple Fan Feedback Pressure…, ___________________________________________________, , Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform v2.0.0, Introduction, The Trimble Civil Engineering and Construction Division is pleased to announce Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform version 2.0.0, a product release that broadens supported machine configurations and adds valuable features. Trimble Earthworks version 2.0.0 includes several features for a wide variety of customers and applications., Earthworks Platform Updates, VCL Updates - Line Work Manager - Surface Manager TBC Color Support Work Orders and Point Management Remote Operator View Licensing and Component Firmware , Excavator Release Highlights , Integrated LPM View Excavator Augmented Reality Single GNSS Overlay Support , Dozer Release Highlights , Dual GNSS Blade Mount Dual Laser Support Push Arm Dozers, Motor Grader Release Highlights , 3D + Sonic Bolt Hole Adjustment Mastless MG , Compact Grading Attachment Highlights , Earthworks now supported for compact grading attachments New affordable licenses available Dual GNSS, Single GNSS, and UTS Guidance available For more information contact your SITECH sales representative. , ___________________________________________________, , GNSS Firmware v5.45 Release Package, Introduction, The Trimble Civil Engineering and Construction Division is pleased to announce GNSS Firmware v5.45 Release Package. , Improvements, This version of the MS9x5 firmware includes a number of fixes that resolve performance issues seen in previous version of firmware. , Fixed Issues, The , "No GNSS Right", error message is displayed every five seconds in GCS900 and CGC systems even though the receivers are connected and functioning correctly. This has now been fixed., Supported Receiver Models, This version of the on-machine GNSS firmware relates to the following GNSS receivers: MS955 MS975 MS995 You can use this version of the firmware with any version of Trimble® Earthworks. For more information contact your SITECH sales representative.Type: Article
- SITECH NorCal - SITECH Oregon Your Authorized Trimble Dealer SITECH NorCal - SITECH Oregon Your Authorized Trimble Dealer, Using a Laser on a Slope w/Trimble Earthworks 2D, - , (2:59) Video by - Dirt Ninja, Are Contractors Willing to Buy Equipment in the Midst of the Coronavirus, - Equipment World, Whether contractors are willing to buy equipment now depends on whom you talk to. At present, the coronavirus has not changed municipal water and sewer contractor Ruby-Collins’ planned capital expenditures, says Andrew Cook, senior project manager with the Atlanta-based company. “We haven’t slowed down with any of the planned purchases we had,” he says. The 112-employee company operates in four…, Read more, , Construction News, SITECH NorCal - SITECH Oregon Your Authorized Trimble Dealer SITECH NorCal - SITECH Oregon Your Authorized Trimble Dealer, How the Coronavirus Has Changed Construction Work, - , (35:01) Video by - EquipmentWorld, How Construction Contractors are Working Safely Amid Coronavirus Threat, , - Equipment World, Trying to get a job done safely has taken on added significance as contractors deal with the coronavirus pandemic on the job. Contractors readily argue that their work has a natural social distancing aspect: operators are in cabs and those working around a machine are outdoors and typically far enough from each other to maintain safe distance. But those distances are not so easy to maintain in a…, Read more, , Heavy Highway News, SITECH NorCal - SITECH Oregon Your Authorized Trimble Dealer SITECH NorCal - SITECH Oregon Your Authorized Trimble Dealer, Trimble MAPS and Purdue University Collaborate to Improve Highway Work Zone Safety, - , (1:37) Video by - Trimble Maps, How to Prepare for Stimulus Funding, , - Roads and Bridges, Now that the $2 trillion Phase 3 portion of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act has been officially signed into law and implemented, attention is turning towards a potential Phase 4. The goal of Phase 4 would be to provide additional funding to address the ongoing economic challenges of the pandemic. President Trump has expressed his desire for this to include large…, Read more, , Quarry & Aggregate News, SITECH NorCal - SITECH Oregon Your Authorized Trimble Dealer SITECH NorCal - SITECH Oregon Your Authorized Trimble Dealer, CEMEX USA: Building a Better Future in 2020, - , (2:21) Video by - CEMEX USA, CEMEX Implements More Than 50 New Hygiene and Safety Protocols, , -, Rock Products, CEMEX has implemented more than 50 new hygiene and safety protocols to minimize the risk of COVID-19 contagion in its cement, ready-mixed concrete and aggregates operations across the world. The company’s operations are in strict adherence to the authorities´ regulations, recognizing the importance of the construction industry in supporting the maintenance and service of essential infrastructure…, Read more, , Agricultural News, SITECH NorCal - Authorized Trimble Distributor Agricultural Products SITECH NorCal - Authorized Trimble Distributor Agricultural Products, House Passes $3 Trillion Corona Stimulus Bill, - , (3:05) Video by - CBS This Morning, House Democrats' New COVID-19 Relief Bill Includes Lots of Agriculture Provisions, - modern farmer, Earlier this week, House Democrats revealed the outline of a massive $3 trillion relief package to help cope with the ongoing fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because agriculture has been struggling so badly, and also because there’s not much people can do besides shop for, prepare, and eat food, the proposed bill, called the HEROES Act, includes a significant amount of funding for food and…, Read more, , Just for Fun, SITECH NorCal - Authorized Trimble Distributor Agricultural Products SITECH NorCal - Authorized Trimble Distributor Agricultural Products, Mike Rowe Talks Skilled Trades with Caterpillar, - , (16:36) Video by - Cat® Products, Studies Show Broad Support for Early Training in Skilled Trades, - Contractor Magazine, Two first-of-their-kind studies from Harbor Freight find broad, bipartisan support for high school trades education., CALABASAS, CA — Americans across the political spectrum overwhelmingly support skilled trades education in high school, but school systems face major barriers in providing the courses that give students a path toward these essential, high demand careers, according to new research from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, which includes a public opinion poll and a study of skilled trades programs in…, Read more, , Product Announcements and Updates, Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform v2.0.1!, Trimble Civil Construction announces the release of Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform version 2.0.1, available here. This software update includes improvements detailed below. Trimble recommends version 2.0.1 for all system upgrades, but is not required., General Earthworks, During the configuration of a 450MHz Radio, issues were encountered in the Technicians Web interface on the GNSS Correction source page. When entering or configuring a 450MHz radio frequency, unentered digits were being added to the frequency entered. This has been corrected., Compact Grading Attachments, Please note that these updates are relevant to the Trimble Earthworks installations, not the Earthworks GO! product. For compact loader grader attachments, cutting edge lengths are now applied as they are entered in by the operator. In the previous version, cutting edge length adjustments required a system power cycle to be applied. This has been corrected in version 2.0.1. Changes made to…, Hydraulic Excavators, Komatsu PC138US-11 MDF for automatics has been included into the version 2.0.1 build. For a complete list of feature descriptions and version compatibility please contact your SITECH sales representativ e. , ___________________________________________________, New Mobile Map Add-On for Trimble Stratus, Trimble® Stratus software is the Trimble-branded version of Propeller Aero software, including unique Trimble integration features that enable customers using Trimble technology to integrate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) data directly into their workflows. The Trimble Stratus mobile map feature is a simple add-on that contractors can use to relay interactive maps from the office to the field.…, Key Features and Benefits, Understand the design relative to the current state of the project and their location Share Earthworks progress quantities and perform cut/fill elevation checks Show utility layouts to improve awareness and reduce risks associated with underground services For ordering, availability, or more information contact your SITECH sales representative. , ___________________________________________________, , SPS GNSS v5.46/6.06 Firmware Release , Introduction, These release notes describe the features and enhancements that are new in version 5.43 of the SPS GNSS firmware. This release is shown as Active Firmware Version 6.03 / Active Core Engine Version 5.43 in the SPS986 Web UI. We advise users to connect their SPS GNSS to the Trimble Installation Manager to load the 5.43/6.03 firmware. That method will automatically determine whether the receiver is…, Trimble LOADRITE LD354 v1.8.0.24 Firmware Update, The Trimble LOADRITE LD354 firmware version 1.8.0.24 is a maintenance update. LD354-A Trimble® LOADRITE® Gateway (Americas) Firmware number 115645 Added additional check for device date/time to eliminate the possibility of incorrect time-stamping Updated to support the Amazon Web Services (AWS) new Internet-of-Things (IoT) endpoint The LD354 firmware over-the-air (OTA) update to devices already…Type: Article
- Trimble® Paving Solutions Trimble® Paving Solutions, Trimble Civil Engineering and Construction, - , (2:08) Video by - Trimble Civil Engineering and Construction, Trimble Introduces New Paving Control Platform for Asphalt Pavers, - Rock to Road, Sunnyvale, Calif. – Trimble announced Trimble Roadworks 2D Paving Control Platform for asphalt pavers, an automatic screed control system that it says can improve the accuracy and productivity in applications of asphalt paving. Trimble Roadworks enables paving contractors to minimize the waste of expensive asphalt material, achieve optimal rideability results as well as finish their projects on…, Read more, , Construction News, SPS986 with Trimble CenterPoint RTX Reconvergence SPS986 with Trimble CenterPoint RTX Reconvergence, SPS986 with Trimble CenterPoint RTX Convergence, - , (2:33) Video by - Trimble Civil Engineering and Construction, No Base Station? No Problem. Trimble SPS986 and CenterPoint RTX Corrections Give You a Go-Anywhere GPS Rover, , - Equipment World, By now most earthmoving contractors are familiar with using a GPS rover to do site surveys. Of course, these require the use of a nearby base station to calculate corrections to the GPS signal and a radio to broadcast the corrections to the rover. And to make sure you’re getting the points exactly right, you have to hold your rover pole perfectly plumb, and it has to be in a spot where GPS…, Read more, , Heavy Highway News, SITECH Oregon and SITECH Norcal - Your Authorized Trimble Dealers SITECH Oregon and SITECH Norcal - Your Authorized Trimble Dealers, ODOT Curb Ramp Upgrades, - , (2:56) Video by - Oregon DOT, Roadbuilding: At a Crossroads, , - Construction Europe, The construction industry in Europe has been dealt a hammer blow by the coronavirus pandemic. Following weeks of heavily restricted construction activity, a group of 15 industry organisations felt the need to come together to call for urgent measures from the European Union (EU), to “protect workers’ health, support economic activity and accelerate the recovery”. Perhaps two weeks ago, that would…, Read more, , Quarry & Aggregate News, Trimble® LOADRITE SmartScale Trimble® LOADRITE SmartScale, Texas Central Stone & Trimble LOADRITE SmartScale - Customer Story, - , (0:47) Video by - Trimble LOADRITE, Save Money Using Up-to-Date Payload Management and Weigh-in-Motion Technology, , -, Aggretate Research.com, Payload management software has multiple benefits and is evolving thanks to the growing use of cloud-based platforms. Trimble’s LOADRITE business and Hyundai Construction Equipment have announced the availability of Trimble LOADRITE L3180 SmartScale as an option on Hyundai Construction Equipment (Hyundai CE) wheeled loaders across the European Union. The Trimble LOADRITE L3180 SmartScale uses…, Read more, , Agricultural News, Trimble® GFX-750 Display Trimble® GFX-750 Display, GFX-750 Display, - , (1:38) Video by - Trimble Agriculture EMEA, View from the Cab: Eyes on the Storm, - Progressive Farmer, Reid Thompson was hanging onto his cap and anything else he could pin down as winds came gusting through the Midwest on Tuesday. Tropical Storm Cristobal's long reach was just one more strange challenge to the 2020 crop season. Nearly 820 miles due south and sitting much closer to the Gulf, Ryan Jenkins was finding blessed relief from the same weather event. Parts of the South endured a lashing,…, "Tropical storms are a way of life for us,", said Jenkins, whose acreage hugs the Florida and Alabama state line., "They are unpredictable, but this time, it delivered just what we needed in the nick of time.", Thompson and Jenkins are participating in DTN's View From the Cab project. The weekly reports detail crop conditions and a variety of aspects of farm life each week. Despite being miles apart and having completely different cropping scenarios, both farmers are now eyeing the skies for clues as to when opportunities might open up to spray for weeds and sidedress nitrogen., "We just haven't had many good spray days this year,", Thompson said., "It's always something -- wind, heat, cloudy days. It seems a constant battle -- perhaps because we are now pushing more operations through our sprayer.", DTN Senior Ag Meteorologist Bryce Anderson said Thompson's central Illinois location should receive rainfall total of around . . . . , Read more, , Just for Fun, SITECH Oregon and SITECH Norcal - Your Authorized Trimble Dealers SITECH Oregon and SITECH Norcal - Your Authorized Trimble Dealers, With You, Spot Can, - , (1:29) Video by - Boston Dynamics, Boston Dynamics Puts Spot the Robot on Sale for $75k, - New Atlas, Boston Dynamics revealed plans to launch commercial sales of its Spot robot last year, and after an eventful interim that saw it leased out for work on oil rigs and a New Zealand farm, the dog-like quadruped is now available to buy via the company’s website. The capabilities of Spot the robot have improved dramatically over the past few years. Since Boston Dynamics gave it a makeover in 2017,…, Read more, , Product Announcements and Updates, Trimble SPS Total Station Firmware Update C10.8.16 and M3.8.16, Trimble Civil Construction is pleased to announce firmware version C10.8.16 and M3.8.16 for Trimble® SPS Total Stations. C10.8016 for SPS730 and SPS930 M3.8.16 for SPS620 and SPS720, Improvements, Instrument display screens backlight now active for 30 seconds when showing radio channels Fixed an issue where the instruments display screen froze during leveling of the instrument Fixed problem with false detection of multiple reflexes using the AT360 target mode, Requirements, To run firmware update, installation of the PC Suite is required (aka Trimble Optical Positioning Communication Components, see "Add/Remove Programs" in Windows). This software installation enables the firmware update tool to communicate with SPS instruments. Make sure that a recent version is present., Installation of components is only required once, and only if not already present and up-to-date. These have not changed since the last SPS FW release., Choose the appropriate version: 4.8.54 - Recommended for Windows 7 and above * 64 bit or 32 bit * Microsoft Visual C++ Service Pack 1 Redistributable packages for Visual Studio 2013 installation required 4.7.139 - Old legacy version, tested with Windows XP * 64 bit or 32 bit * Microsoft Visual C++ Service Pack 1 Redistributable package MFC Security Update Installation required , For more information contact your SITECH Sales Representative, ___________________________________________________, Trimble LOADRITE Payload Management for Trimble® Earthworks v2.0.0.15, Improvements , Payload as a view within Earthworks Multiple Attachment Support Language Updates and Additional Regional Support Bluetooth Printer Support InsightHQ Support - Data to the Cloud, Mandatory Compatibility Requirement, In order to take advantage of any of these features, the firmware on the LM520 LOADRITE Weighing Module (116240-01) needs to be updated to v2.1.6 or above. If the firmware on the Weighing Module is not updated, LOADRITE Payload Management will not function. Please contact your local LOADRITE Technical Sales Engineer if there are any questions on how to perform this necessary step. , For more information contact your SITECH Sales Representative, ___________________________________________________, , Trimble® SiteVision v2.0 Release, Trimble Civil Construction announces new Trimble SiteVision v2.00. This version is available starting June 16, 2020 for all users with an active SiteVision Subscription., Download, Installation, and Documentation, Trimble SiteVision Software, For new users the Trimble SiteVision application can be found and downloaded from the Google Play Store. For existing users the Trimble SiteVision application will be automatically updated to the latest SiteVision software if auto-update for the application has been enabled on the Google Play Store., Stimble SiteVision AR Exporter for Trimble Business Center, The TRimble SiteVision AR Exporter for Trimble Business Center is available in versions 5.10 or later. You can obtain the latest version of the SiteVision AR Exporter using the Check for Updates tool on the Trimble Business Center Start Page. Please see here for instructions on how to export data for SiteVision from Trimble Business Center., TrimbleSiteVision AR Exporter for Trimble SketchUp, The Trimble SiteVision AR Exporter for SketchUp is available for Trimble SketchUp Pro 2018/2019 and 2020 (Desktop) users. The extension has been developed to facilitate the automatic placement of 3D models designed in SketchUp alongside a Trimble Site Calibration file. Please see here for how to export a SKP model for automatic placement. This release does not require a new version for this…, For more information contact your SITECH sales representative., ___________________________________________________, , Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform Excavator Automatics Support v2.1.0, The release of Trimble Earthworks Grade Contro Platform v2.1.0 sees the addition of several excavator automatics models: Liebherr A918 Leibherr R926 Cat 349E, For more information contact your SITECH sales representative.Type: Article
- SITECH NorCal - SITECH Oregon Newsletter July 2020 SITECH NorCal - SITECH Oregon Newsletter July 2020, Trimble Works, OS - , (18:36) Video by - Trimble Civil Construction, Machines with Telematics to Double by 2024: Report, - Construction Equipment, The installed base of construction equipment OEM telematics systems will reach 6.9 million units worldwide by 2024, according to Berg Insight. The IoT market research provider released a new market research project that indicates that the global installed base of active construction equipment OEM telematics systems reached almost 3.4 million units in 2019. The report assumes a compound annual…, Read more, , Construction News, Trimble CenterPoint RTX - SITECH NorCal Trimble CenterPoint RTX - SITECH NorCal, Get Survey Grade Accuracy with Trimble's CenterPoint RTX, - , (3:23) Video by - Geospatial World, Coast-to-Coast US Coverage Now Deployed for Trimble's CenterPoint RTX Fast Correction Service, , - for Construction Pros, Trimble announces the completion of the expansion of its CenterPoint RTX Fast correction service, with coverage now spanning the contiguous U.S. and southern Canada. This expansion is central to Trimble’s vision to transform how and where users can leverage precision and accuracy. Ideal for autonomous applications in both on-road and off-road markets, the coverage and performance of the service…, Read more, , Agricultural News, Trimble Ag Software - SITECH Norcal Trimble Ag Software - SITECH Norcal, Precision Agriculture for Everyone, - , (2:55) Video by - Trimble Agriculture, Working Remote a Natural Fit for this Organic Grower, - Growing Produce, When asked what gives organic growers the advantage during tough times like these, producers gave us a surprising answer: technology. On reflection, however, it makes sense. Precision agriculture's aim is to address many of the same issues COVID-19 amplified, like labor shortages, organizing data to make decision making easier and faster, and making changes to production quickly., How Technology Helps, Stephanie Pharris, Duncan Family Farms’ Equipment Fixed Asset Manager, says technology has been key to the Arizona-based organic operation as it navigated the pandemic. This is especially true of technology that allows for remote collaboration and oversight. “With year-round growing operations and locations spanning multiple states, a lot of our technology adoption has been aimed at working…, Read more, , Health & Safety, SITECH Norcal SITECH Oregon Newsletter July 2020 SITECH Norcal SITECH Oregon Newsletter July 2020, Touchless Tech Helps Projects Continue During Covid-19, - Construction Equipment, A touchless technology is helping more than 67 construction sites, including 50 throughout San Francisco, move forward with commercial construction projects while helping stop the spread of Covid-19. Launched in June 2020, "Safe Site Check In" is designed to take sophisticated technology and make it easy for anybody to use. Employees point their smartphone at a unique QR-coded poster hanging at a…, Read more, , Class Offerings, Operator Training Courses Available from Peterson Cat, Are you a machine operator or interested in becoming one? Our sister company Peterson Cat is offering a series of classes for beginning, intermediate, and advanced operators, as well as additional classes on machine control, emissions, and ISO symbols. Classes will be taught at multiple locations in Oregon, Washington, and California. Please click the link below to visit the training website for…, Current Course Offerings, Certified Operator Training - Level 1 (Beginner), Certified Operator Training - Level 2 (Intermediate), Certified Operator Training - Level 3 (Advanced), Machine Operator Training, ISO Symbol and Emissions Training, ISO Symbol, Emissions, and Machine Operator Training, Machine Control System Training, Peterson Cat can customized any training program to meet your specific needs. Trainings can be tailored for your organization's equipment set, technical needs, and time-line. Trainers are available to travel to your location. class_button_2 class_button_2 , Product Announcements and Updates, Introducing the Trimble EM100 Empower Module, Introduction, Add the Trimble® EM100 Power Module to your Trimble T7 Tablet or Trimble TXC7 Controller to get integrated sub-meter positioning in the field. With support for a range of different correction sources and built-in antenna, the EM100 module has everything you need to turn your rugged field device into a rugged, accurate data-collection device. The EM100 supports multiple GNSS constellations…, Accuracy, SBAS -- 1m VRSNOW H-Star -- 75cm VRS / DGNSS -- 75cm RTX - Viewpoint -- 50cm, Applications, Ideal for when a smaller, lightweight solution is desired and the utmost accuracy, such as what the Trimble SPS986 GNSS Smart Antenna can achieve, is not required. For example: Estimation activities such as areas and lengths Laying out temporary infrastructure like silt fence and erosion control barriers Site inspections Issue reporting, Ordering and Availability, The EM100 module will be available late July/August from the Trimble Store, For more information contact your SITECH sales representative., ___________________________________________________, , Trimble® TDC600 Handheld Data Controller, Trimble Civil Construction is proud to announce the Trimble® TDC600 Handheld data controller. The TDC600 Handheld is a lightweight, rugged controller for GNSS operations. The easy-to-use TDC600 Handheld allows contractors to work with more complex 3D data sets more effectively in the field, connect to the office for on-the-spot approvals and communicate changes to field crews. From the field, to…, TDC600 Key Features, Processor -- Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Octa-core Memory/Storage -- 4 GB RAM w/ 64 GB Storage Operating System -- Android 8.0 (Oreo) Display & touch -- 6 inch LED-backlight screen with capacitive multi-touch Camera -- , Front:, 5 MP with Fixed Focus , Rear:, 13 MP with auto-focus and LED Flash Connectivity -- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 4G LTE multi carrier mobile broadband with satellite GPS, Availability, The TDC600 handheld is available to order beginning July 15, 2020 from the Trimble Store for the US, Canada, EU, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa., For more information contact your SITECH sales representative., ___________________________________________________, , Trimble® Siteworks Software v1.30, Trimble Civil Construction is pleased to announce version 1.30 of Trimble Siteworks Software. This version will be available, at no charge, to all users under an active software protection plan with an effective date of June 30, 2020 or later. It is a purchasable upgrade for all users without an active software protection plan. Licenses from controllers that have an active protection plan are…, Contact your SITECH sales representativeType: Article
- Heavy Highway News, SITECH_Heavy_08_2020 SITECH_Heavy_08_2020, Trimble Platform as a Service, - , (1:33) Video by - Trimble Civil Construction, SITECH Keeps You Moving with TPaaS! , Trimble® Platform as a Service (TPaaS) is an all-inclusive connected construction solution with a low, fixed monthly price including installation, hard- and software upgrades, repairs and world class service and support from SITECH. TPaaS gives you the most recent version of Trimble hardware and software at the time of purchase. It also provides free upgrades to the latest technology enabling…, Try our calculator to see how much you can save using Trimble Platform as a Service!, Trimble TPaaS Calculator Trimble TPaaS Calculator , Waste Management, SITECH_WM_08_2020 SITECH_WM_08_2020, Trimble LOADRITE E2750 FEL Garbage Truck Scale - How it Works, - , (0:52) Video by - Trimble Civil Construction, Waste Haulers Get on Board with On-Board Weighing, - Waste 360, On-board garbage truck scales are changing how haulers and their customers manage waste, Competitive pressures, dumpster overloading and differences in material density are pushing waste haulers to evaluate customer tracking with hard data on every load. Accurate business data creates opportunities to streamline operations, improve profit, and create competitive advantage by feeding back waste production data to help customers reduce their waste stream. Waste haulers are investing in…, Read more, , Construction News, Power Breezer Disinfection: Warehouse Power Breezer Disinfection: Warehouse, Fight COVID-19 with Power Breezer Disinfection: Warehouse, - , (0:37) Video by - Motion Industries, Rosendin Uses Industrial Coolers to Spray Disinfectant on Jobsites, , - Construction Dive, One of the country’s top electrical contractors is employing a new solution — literally — to better protect its workers during the coronavirus pandemic. San Jose, California-based Rosendin Electric is using an industrial-grade cooling unit to blow mist made up of disinfectant and water over high-traffic areas on jobsites. At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, items like hand sanitizer and…, Read more, , Agricultural News, Trimble CenterPoint RTX Farming Applications Trimble CenterPoint RTX Farming Applications, Trimble CenterPoint RTX, Farming in South Africa, - , (3:55) Video by - Trimble Correction Services, Trimble Centerpoint RTX Provides Sub-Inch Performance in an Easy-to-Use Subscription Service, - Successful Farming, As agriculture continues to advance toward fully autonomous operations, the need for a dependable correction service is increasing., “Precision farming relies on consistent, repeatable corrections to ensure the initial accurate placement of crops and also the subsequent passes through fields when applying fertilizer or pesticide and even when harvesting,”, says Michael Bruno, strategic marketing manager, Trimble Advanced Positioning., “As autonomy becomes more prevalent on the farm, the need to trust that you are making the most accurate passes through the field will become more critical.”, In the past, achieving sub-inch, repeatable accuracy meant employing an RTK base station. While extremely accurate, Bruno says added hardware costs and the knowledge required to operate a base station consistently and correctly limited its accessibility for some farmers., “RTK radio range may not reach far enough, either,”, Bruno says. Others turned to a virtual reference station (VRS) or continuously operating reference station (CORS) network . . . , Read more, , Events, Register to attend Cat Expo Live! Register to attend Cat Expo Live!, Cat Expo Live! , No travel? No problem!, Caterpillar is bringing the Cat® trade show experience to you . . . all online and all free! Register today! Live Chat with 100+ Caterpillar Experts Visit Virtual Product, Service, and Technology Booths Tune in to Exclusive Demos, Live Events, and Videos Take Advantage of Show-Specific Offers Win Cat Merchandise Download Resources Cat Expo Live is everything you love about an in-person event…, Tuesday, September 15, 2020, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, , Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, SITECH_Button_BC_Register SITECH_Button_BC_Register , For Fun, SITECH_4fun_08_2020 SITECH_4fun_08_2020, Throwback Thursday, Pure Logic!, Do you remember Sokoban? Released by Thinking Rabbit software in 1982, this version of the Japanese classic uses a bulldozer to push boxes. How many levels can you conquer?, Play Now, , Class Offerings, TBC Master Class - Cross Section Takeoff from CAD and PDF Sources, This TBC Master Class is a 4 hour training that covers the processes involved with cross section takeoff using Vector PDF or CAD Cross Section Files. This class shows how to convert CAD or Vector Linework into 3D models using CAD conversion methods NOT digitizing methods. The class is spread over 2 days with a 2 hour session each day. The class will cover the following An overview of the cross…, Class Dates:, Wednesday, September 2:, 9:00 am - 11:00 am PDT, Thursday, September 3:, 9:00 am - 11:00 am PDT, Instructor:, Alan Sharp,, TML Programming Group, Class Fee:, $100 per attendee , Classes are limited to 50 attendees on a first come first served basis., SITECH_Button_BC_Register SITECH_Button_BC_Register , Product Announcements and Updates, Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform V2.1.1 Release, Trimble Civil Construction is pleased to announce the release of Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform v2.1.1, a product release that addresses several know issues and adds additional machine configurations., For more information contact your SITECH sales representative., ___________________________________________________, Trimble® Groundworks Machine Control System V1.2 Release, Trimble Civil Construction is pleased to announce the release of version 1.2 of the Trimble Groundworks Machine Control System, including general improvements, bug fixes, and new features such as: Faster startup Reduced memory usage store large datasets Trimble WorksManager software support Measure evergy for piling Support use of SICK laser as a depth sensor Trimble Groundworks 2D - cpature…, For more information contact your SITECH sales representative., ___________________________________________________, , Trimble® GCS900 Grade Control System, Trimble CCS900 Compaction Control System and Cat® Accugrade™ v13.7, Trimble Civil Construction is pleased to announcethe release of the Trimble GCS900 Grade Control System and Cat Accugrade v13.17 This software version provides updates and enhancements based upon the 13.16 release., Contact your SITECH sales representativeType: Article
- Oregon Roads Still Closed Due to Wildfires Oregon Roads Still Closed Due to Wildfires, Oregon Roads Still Closed Due to Wildfires, - , (1:29) Video by - KGW News, Oregon DOT Working to Assess, Repair Roads Damaged by Wildfire, - Roads & Bridges, Crews with the Oregon DOT (ODOT) have begun assessing wildfire damage on hundreds of miles of roadway, even with wildfires still burning. The work includes removing thousands of trees along roadways damaged by fire, and inspecting culverts, bridges, guardrail, and pavement. The work will continue as conditions allow, but it will be some time before certain roads reopen—partially or fully—to…, Read more, , Construction News, Trimble XR10 Hololens 2 Trimble XR10 Hololens 2, MSA: Trimble SR10 with HoloLens 2 at the Hanford Site, - , (5:56) Video by - BuildingPoint Mid-America, University of Colorado Construction AR/MR Survey, , On behalf of Trimble, we would like to invite you to participate in an education research survey into mixed and augmented reality technology in construction. The survey is being conducted by the University of Colorado-Denver through a grant with the AGC Education and Research Foundation. The information from this survey is being used for an academic research paper to enrich the classroom…, Heavy Highway, Grading the Road with Trimble Earthworks GPS Grading the Road with Trimble Earthworks GPS, Grading the Road with Trimble Earthworks GPS, - , (6:04) Video by - Bob TheDigger, Trimble's Scott Crozier on How Construction Sites are Being Elevated by Automation, Software Solutions, and Technology, - Construction Business News, Automation reshaping the construction industry, Automation is reshaping the construction industry in many ways, including through improved safety, increased efficiency, and easing the challenges caused by a global workforce shortage. Grade control solutions have reduced or eliminated the need for a survey crew to work alongside machinery to verify progress, which is one sure way to improve jobsite safety. Equipment collision avoidance…, Read more, , Agricultural News, USDA Aid for Wildfire Victims USDA Aid for Wildfire Victims, Five Ways USDA Farm Service Agency Can Support Farmers Impacted by Wildfires, - , (6:09) Video by - CaliforniaAgNet, Smoke, Ash Affect Crops, Livestock in Wildfires' Wake, - AgAlert, As farmers and ranchers directly hit by wildfires continue to assess property damage and losses, smoke and ash from blazes burning throughout the West have created their own problems and concerns. Perhaps the most serious impacts have been felt by winegrape growers, some of whom have had their entire crops spoiled by smoke and rejected as unusable by wineries. Sonoma County winegrape grower Ryan…, Read more, Aid Offered to Growers Affected by Wildfires and the Pandemic, Signups Begin for Second Round of Pandemic Aid, Extra-long-staple cotton has been added to the list of crops eligible for aid under a new round of the federal Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The California Farm Bureau Federation welcomed the addition of pima cotton, winegrapes, table grapes, raisins, sunflowers and other crops and commodities. Applications have opened for a new, restructured federal Coronavirus Food Assistance Program…, More Info, , USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers, livestock producers, and private forest landowners recover. As agricultural producers move into recovery mode and assess damages, they should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from crop, land,…, Download the PDF, SITECH_Ag_2_092020 SITECH_Ag_2_092020, Covid-19 Crisis Brings Feveral Aid to Farmers and Ranchers, - , (1:53) Video by - IDFarmBureau, , Class Offerings, TBC Master Class - Creating Models by Combining 3D Model Elements, This TBC Master Class is a 4 hour training that covers the creation of a single model from component parts modeled using corridors, sideslopes, vertical designs, and general data prep techniques. The class is spread over 2 days with a 2 hour session each day. The class will cover the following: Developing a model strategy for your project When should I use Vertical Design vs Corridor vs Sideslope…, Class Dates:, Wednesday, September 30:, 9:00 am - 11:00 am PDT, Thursday, October 1:, 9:00 am - 11:00 am PDT, Instructor:, Alan Sharp,, TML Programming Group, Class Fee:, $100 per attendee , Classes are limited to 50 attendees on a first come first served basis., Register for the Class Register for the Class , Product Announcements and Updates, Trimble® SiteVision Now Available for TSC7/T7, Trimble SiteVision for Windows is now available for Trimble TSC7 and T7 controllers when combined with the Trimble R12i GNSS System. This combination brings several new benefits including compatibility with our most accurate GNSS receiver, large 7” screen on rugged devices, and improved stability and accuracy in the placement and visualization of models outdoors., For more information contact your SITECH sales representative., ___________________________________________________, , TSC7 Operating System Update, An operating system update is available for the Trimble TSC7 controller. All users of these devices are encouraged to update to the latest operating system to take advantage of the enhancements. Please see the following Support Note for a list of updates and installation instructions., For more information contact your SITECH sales representative., ___________________________________________________, , Compatibility for Trimble GIX Apps, All Trimble Mapping & GIS field software apps are fully compatible with the recently released iOS 14 update. Users are encouraged to update their devices to the newest iOS operating system version., For more information contact your SITECH sales representative., ___________________________________________________, , Farmer Pro Release Notes, Trimble Agriculture is pleased to announce the release of a Farmer Pro product update that addresses several known issues and bug fixes., Enhancement Summary, Bin Transaction Screen: Display number of Pallets in Bin Transaction screen Bin transaction screen on the mobile app now gives you the ability to enter the number of pallets on the setup/edit screen Add new Storage Units in Bin Transactions Added new units “bins” and “troughs” when creating or editing a bin Updated the way permissions are requested for storage/location/camera, Bug Fixes, Mobile (Android): Inputs and Materials – Fertilizers and Chemicals -Add the record and save, come back to listing screen, record is not present, - Fix:, The record is now present after saving Online: Rendering/caching of management zones in GIS Tab – When displaying management zones in GIS, zooming in or out would sometimes cause pixels of the management zone to disappear, - Fix:, Updated tile server so pieces of management zone no longer disappear Mobile (Android): Soil report list is not clickable and checkbox is not present, - Fix:, You can now select any soil report or checkbox with no issues Mobile (Android): Time Tracker – Editing the time field and selecting OK would not save the updated time, - Fix:, Now updates the time as expected Mobile (iOS): Tank mix pesticide issue – 1st time using tank mix on a work order would produce the correct quantity. 2nd time using the same tank mix on a work order would cause the quantity to be incorrect, - Fix:, Tank mixes now produce the correct quantities after multiple uses Online: Field Name – Not matching between field profiler and crop rotation planner, - Fix:, field names are now consistent in both pages Online: Customers not receiving Premium Weather notifications, - Fix:, Premium Weather alerts are now coming through as expected Online: TABS VR Recommendation Generator Request – When creating a variable rate Work Order and saving the desired rates, the rates would change once saving the Work Order, - Fix:, Rates stay consistent when saving the Work Order Online: Financial Summary Report: Inability to Update Target Yield – When updating the target yield, the changes would not reflect on the Financial Summary Report, - Fix:, Updates in target yield successfully carry over to Financial Summary Report Online: Work Order Summary Shows Wrong Metric – Rate unit was being selected from the dropdown and was being changed after saving based on the user’s preferences, - Fix:, Units stay consistent after saving based on the drop down selection , For more information contact your SITECH sales representative.Type: Article
- sitech_main_102020 sitech_main_102020, Trimble Platform as a Service, - , (1:33) Video by - Trimble Civil Construction, "Trimble Platform as a Service" Now Available from SITECH Dealers, - Construction Equipment, Trimble is making its Trimble Platform as a Service offering publicly available in the U.S. through its SITECH distribution channel. Trimble Platform as a Service is designed to give contractors the ability to purchase select civil construction hardware and software solutions, pay for the technology with a predictable monthly payment, and continually upgrade those solutions with the latest…, Read more, , Construction News, Trimble WorksOS Trimble WorksOS, Trimble Construction Software | Trimble WorksOS: It's About Time, - , (1:46) Video by - Trimble Civil Construction, Interview: Giving Construction Machinery a Brain, - International Construction, The topic of construction technology is so large, encompasses so many different areas such as BIM, electric and hybrid power, drones, automation and remote control that it can be difficult to know where to start. This is why it can be good to get back to basics and reiterate the importance that those in the industry embrace it. On the subject of technology in the construction industry Scott…, Read more, , Heavy Highway News, National Asphalt Pavement Association - Recycled Materials National Asphalt Pavement Association - Recycled Materials, America's Most Recycled Product, - , (0:54) Video by - National Asphalt Pavement Association, Free Webinars Hosted by the NAPA, - National Asphalt Pavement Association, The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) works to support, advocate, and advance the asphalt pavement industry through innovation, research, thought leadership, and promoting safe, efficient, sustainable operations. They support their members through education, technical advice, recognition programs, and peer engagement. They are currently hosting several free webinars. You can register…, Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Part 3: Field Performance and the User Experience, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm , Asphalt 101 for Civil and Geotechnical Engineers: Asphalt Production and Construction, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm , Accelerated Asphalt Road Construction for Engineers and Owners, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm , Paving with Plastic: State of the Knowledge, Thursday, November 12, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm, Prepare and Protect: A Risk Management Series - Sport Court Pavement Construction, Monday, December 7, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm National Asphalt Pavement Association Webinars National Asphalt Pavement Association Webinars , Quarry & Aggregate News, Trimble Fleet Management for Ready Mix Trucks Workflow Trimble Fleet Management for Ready Mix Trucks Workflow, Trimble Fleet Management for Ready Mix Trucks Workflow, - , (2:24 Video by - Trimble construction Logistics Online, Trimble Divests Construction Logistics, - Construction Equipment, Command Alkon has entered into an agreement to acquire Trimble’s construction logistics business, which includes telematics solutions for ready mix and aggregates firms. The acquisition will combine Trimble’s telematics solutions with Command Alkon’s fleet and workforce management offerings for the heavy work community. Earlier this year, Trimble and Caterpillar restructured their VirtualSite…, Read more, , Agricultural News, Trimble Ag Software: Using Grids for Soil Sampling Trimble Ag Software: Using Grids for Soil Sampling, Using Grids for Soil Sampling | Mobile Training | Trimble Ag Software, - , (4:34) Video by - Trimble Agriculture, Seven Ways Small Farms Can Benefit from Precision Ag, - Trimble Agriculture Blog, As farmers and ranchers directly hit by wildfires continue to assess property damage and losses, smoke and ash from blazes burning throughout the West have created their own problems and concerns. Perhaps the most serious impacts have been felt by winegrape growers, some of whom have had their entire crops spoiled by smoke and rejected as unusable by wineries. Sonoma County winegrape grower Ryan…, Read more, , For Fun, Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™, Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™, - , (2:04) Video by - Cat® Products, , Product Announcements and Updates, Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform v2.2.x, Trimble Civil Construction is pleased to announce the release of Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform v2.2.x, a product release that broadens supported machine configurations and adds valuable features. Trimble Earthworks v2.2.s includes several features for a wide variety of customers and applications including: Trimble Earthworks Platform Updates All Grading Machine Updates Excavator…, For more information contact your SITECH sales representative., ___________________________________________________, , Trimble PSS900 Paving Control system v3.01, Trimble Civil Construction is pleased to announce Trimble® PCS900 Paving Control System version 3.01. This release includes important updates for Trimble PCS900-equipped machines., NOTE:, As with all versions of PCS900, version 3.01 will require a supported underlying 2D machine control system. Any machine running PCS900 version 3.00 or older can upgrade the Trimble CB460 Control Box under current software support to PCS900 version 3.01. All previously supported 2D machine control systems in version 3.00 will be supported with this release., OS 7.3.0 is the minimum required for PCS900 version 3.01., Older versions of OS on the CB460 will need to be upgraded to run PCS900 version 3.01 ., For more information contact your SITECH sales representative.Type: Article
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