SAKAI America, Inc.
SAKAI America announced the release of its new Echelon Mode for the Guardman Automatic Brake Assist System. This feature improves the safety and efficiency of tandem asphalt rolling operations.
The new Echelon Mode builds upon this foundation by specifically addressing the unique challenges of echelon rolling, a common technique used in highway-class paving.
Key features of Echelon Mode include:
- Millimeter-wave radar or 3D LiDAR to detect potential collisions with personnel or equipment, warn the operator progressively, and automatically brake to prevent accidents if needed.
- Echelon Mode allows two SAKAI SW884 (79”) or SW994 (84”) asphalt rollers, equipped with Guardman, to operate in close proximity without generating false alarms but still protecting against collisions.
- Monitors distance to the lead roller.
- Enables closer, more efficient echelon formation, maximizing productivity.
- Minimizes unnecessary braking interruptions, keeping operations running smoothly.
- Maintains the core Guardman functionality, providing reliable collision prevention.
- Provides operators with real-time feedback on the distance between rollers, allowing for proactive adjustments and preventing unwanted braking.
- Echelon Mode can be easily toggled on and off via the Guardman display screen with one button press.
The Echelon Mode update is now available for SAKAI SW884 and SW994 asphalt rollers equipped with the Guardman automatic emergency braking system.
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