The world’s first excavator mounted buried service locator. Helping to make excavation safer.
- Real Time Warning as You Dig
- Keeps the Operator Alert to Localised Threats
- Increased Asset Protection
- Safer Excavation Projects
- Increased Productivity
Reliable Technology
EZiDIG uses proven buried service location technology applied in a new and innovative way. Traditional hand held cable avoidance tools detect electromagnetic signals radiated by buried metallic services, EZiDIG works with the same technology but in a way that meets the needs of the excavator operator. By providing a real time warning of the presence of a buried metallic service EZiDIG works with the operator rather that
against the workflow, keeping him alert to threats, so safety and productivity are both maximised.
Real Time Warning
EZiDIG has been designed to give a second by second warning of the presence of electromagnetic signals commonly carried on buried metallic services. The EZiDIG sensor is activated when it picks up signals from under the ground within its “pawprint” area as the excavator arm moves over the area to be excavated. This information is then sent back to the display in the cab, alerting the operator to the presence of buried metallic services.
Increased Safety
EZiDIG offers a huge benefit to operator safety, reduces the risk of project downtime and is set to become an essential addition to any excavator in an urban or developed environment. Our increasingly congested underground has made EZiDIG a crucial
safety tool for the construction industry. Excavator drivers are now no longer completely reliant on pre-surveys by hand held locator or CAT equipment to locate buried services prior to excavation, nor are they held up by on the job checks during excavation, they can now get second by second warnings as they dig. This adds a whole other layer of safety to the digging process.
Asset Protection
Maintenance and repair of construction equipment is an increasing cost to equipment owners and fleet managers. Commonly hydraulic hoses and cables are damaged when excavators are involved in power cable strikes. EZiDIG is an investment which increases site safety and reduces repair costs.
Solution Options
EZiDIG is available as a stand alone solution or can be
integrated into existing machine control systems either via an
installed Leica PowerDigger system or customised to fit
to a range of systems installed by excavator manufacturers or
re-sellers. The system is comprised of the following components:
- The EZiDIG Sensor unit, mounted on the excavator dipper arm by two powerful magnets. This can be quickly and easily removed for security purposes.
- In-Cab Display Screen, the in-cab, easy to read, display screen provides both an audio and visual graduated warning of the proximity of a buried service.
- Power, the power box and connection cables.
Installation
EZiDIG is supplied with a step by step installation guide and
is easy to install and remove from your excavator. However,
our specialised distribution partners will be on site to help you
with your initial set up to ensure you get the maximum possible
benefit from your new equipment and to guarantee someone is
on hand to answer any questions.
Ease of Mind
The proliferation of excavators designed to work in areas
where our utilities are buried has created an increased
requirement to avoid damage to these services and safety
risks to both operators, the teams they are working with
and members of the public. Best practice recommendations
require operators to check for buried services frequently during
excavations but this recommendation can be operationally
difficult to achieve whilst maintaining productivity. EZiDIG
solves this problem.
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