Work Area Vision System helps expand operator awareness.
Press Release Summary:
Work Area Vision System provides operators with views from up to 3 cameras to improve operator awareness of surroundings, work tool activity, and changing work area conditions. Machine-mounted, closed-circuit camera system withstands vibration, pressure washing, and adverse environmental conditions. It comes with 7 in. color TFT LCD and cameras with panoramic (115°) or narrow (78°) viewing angles. Display is rated IP54, while camera is rated IP69K.
Original Press Release:
Work Area Vision System (WAVS) Expands Operator Awareness
A new, machine-mounted closed-circuit vision system developed specifically for rugged applications and environments is being introduced by Caterpillar Electronics and Electrical Systems (Cat Electronics) at the International Construction & Utility Exposition (ICUEE), Sept. 27-29, in Louisville, KY.
Caterpillar's new Work Area Vision System is designed for easy installation on any machine and easy to use by operators at any level, yet has powerful capabilities and features. The versatile system can provide operators with views with up to 3 cameras using advanced switching algorithms.
"While it is not intended to be used in place of direct views, or installed mirrors, the Cat WAVS is a great asset to improve operator awareness of surroundings, work tool activity and changing conditions in the work area," declared Brian Uhlenhake, Cat Electronics Sales Development Manager. The Work Area Vision System is the first closed-circuit camera system engineered and proven reliable with the ability to withstand vibration, pressure washing and adverse environmental conditions.
In addition, the display features:
o 7" (178mm) Color TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD display incorporating Auto-sense illumination to adjust to changing light conditions
o Sealing: IP54 (withstands splash, but not immersion)
o Rugged display mount is user-adjustable
The display provides the operator an increased field of vision in the cab, which can improve productivity as well as augment worksite safety.
Camera features include:
o Two offerings: panoramic (115°) or narrow (78°)
o Sealing: IP69K, DIN-IEC 529 (withstands high pressure wash and immersion)
o Vertical universal mount is standard; horizontal is available
o Photochromic lens that darkens in ultraviolet light exposure
o Internal heater for removal of condensation, snow and ice
Cat Electronics, with nearly 30 years of electronic controls experience, is a world leader in providing motion and power control solutions, providing product differentiation in the heavy-duty industries it serves. Cat Electronics implements cutting edge technology using the latest development tools along with test systems for laboratory, field, electro-magnetic compatibility and manufacturing applications. For more information, visit www.catelectronics.com.
About Caterpillar
For 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been building the world's infrastructure and, in partnership with its worldwide dealer network, is driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. With 2004 sales and revenues of $30.25 billion, Caterpillar is a technology leader and the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, clean diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. More information is available at www.cat.com.
