Abstract: A control system, apparatus, and method for controlling operations of a milling machine are described. Data corresponding to a ventilation mode and a conveyor delay amount set by an operator of the milling machine is stored in memory. Control of transition of operation of the milling machine from a milling mode to a standby mode is according to a first predetermined sequence of operations responsive to a first input at a control panel of the milling machine. Further, control of transition of operation of the milling machine from the standby mode to the milling mode is according to a second predetermined sequence of operations, which is in reverse order relative to the first predetermined sequence of operations, in response to the first input at the control panel.

Abstract: A control system for a cold planer having a conveyor configured to transfer material into a first receptacle is disclosed. The control system may include a first sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of an amount of material being transferred into the first receptacle, a communication device configured to transfer information between the cold planer and the first receptacle, and a controller electronically connected to the first sensor and the communication device. The controller may be configured to receive an input from the first receptacle via the communication device and determine a fill level of the first receptacle based on the first signal and the input from the first receptacle.

Abstract: A control system for a cold planer having a milling is disclosed. The control system may include a depth sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a milling depth below a work surface, a speed sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of a ground speed of the cold planer, and a profile detection device mountable to the cold planer at a location forward of the milling drum. The profile detection device may be configured to generate a third signal indicative of a width profile of the surface. The control system may further include a controller in communication with the profile detection device, the depth sensor, and the speed sensor. The controller may be configured to determine a volume of a milled material based on the first, second, and third signals.

Abstract: A control system is disclosed for a mobile machine configured to transfer material into a receptacle. The control system may include a first sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of one of a speed of the mobile machine and a distance between the mobile machine and the receptacle, a display system having at least one display device configured to show information relating to one or more of the mobile machine and the receptacle to an operator of the receptacle, and a controller electronically connected to the first sensor and the display system. The controller may be configured to determine a relative speed of the receptacle with respect to the mobile machine based at least in part on the first signal and generate on the at least one display device a first visual indicator indicative of the relative speed of the receptacle with respect to the mobile machine.

Abstract: A management system for a cold planer is disclosed. The management system may include one or more sensors located onboard the cold planer and configured to generate data regarding at least one of cold planer operating parameters and milled material transferred from the cold planer to a plurality of haul vehicles. The management system may also include a locating device configured to generate a signal indicative of a cold planer location, a communication device configured to transfer information from the cold planer to a plant, and a controller in electronic communication with the one or more, the locating device, and the communication device. The controller may be configured to determine a rate of material transfer from the cold planer to the plurality of haul vehicles based on the data, and transmit the rate of material transfer and the cold planer location to the plant via the communication device.

Abstract: A control system for a cold planer having a conveyor configured to transfer material into a first receptacle is disclosed. The control system may include a first sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of an amount of material being transferred into the first receptacle, a communication device configured to transfer information between the cold planer and the first receptacle, and a controller electronically connected to the first sensor and the communication device. The controller may be configured to receive an input from the first receptacle via the communication device and determine a fill level of the first receptacle based on the first signal and the input from the first receptacle.

Abstract: A monitoring system for at least one cutting bit connectable to a milling drum of a machine is disclosed. The monitoring system may include at least one transmitter disposed within the at least one cutting bit and configured to emit a signal associated with the at least one cutting bit. The monitoring system may further include a reader configured to detect the signal emitted by the at least one transmitter, and a controller electronically connected to the reader. The controller may be configured to determine that the at least one cutting bit is connected to the milling drum based on the signal emitted by the at least one transmitter, and determine when a wear level of the at least one cutting bit exceeds a threshold based on the signal emitted by the at least one transmitter.

Abstract: A control system for a cold planer having a milling is disclosed. The control system may include a depth sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a milling depth below a work surface, a speed sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of a ground speed of the cold planer, and a profile detection device mountable to the cold planer at a location forward of the milling drum. The profile detection device may be configured to generate a third signal indicative of a width profile of the surface. The control system may further include a controller in communication with the profile detection device, the depth sensor, and the speed sensor. The controller may be configured to determine a volume of a milled material based on the first, second, and third signals.

Abstract: A road planer for road milling or road planning operations implements a control system for forming a plurality of rumble strips in a work surface. The control system may receive a plurality of variables from an operator interface related to the desired configuration for the rumble strips including a depth-of-depression variable, a length-of-depression variable, and a distance-between-depressions variable. The control system may also determine one or more parameters regarding the operational status of the road planer. The control system processes the variables and/or parameters to adjust a height adjustment mechanism of the road planer thereby engaging and disengaging a cutting rotor with the work surface to from the rumble strips.

Abstract: A yield measurement system for a cold planer having a conveyor is disclosed. The yield measurement system may include a hydraulic motor configured to propel the conveyor, a first sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a force acting on the conveyor by material being moved by the conveyor, and a second sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of a pressure differential across the hydraulic motor. The yield measurement system may also include a controller in communication with the first and second sensors. The controller may be configured to determine when the conveyor is not transferring material based on the second signal, and automatically recalibrate the yield measurement system based on the first signal when the conveyor is not transferring material.

Abstract: A control system is disclosed for use with a cold planer having a milling drum. The control system may have an obstacle detection sensor mountable to the cold planer at a location forward of the milling drum. The obstacle detection sensor may be configured to generate a first signal indicative of an object detected within a work surface. The control system may also have a locating device mountable to the cold planer and configured to generate a second signal indicative of a location of the cold planer at a time of first signal generation, and a controller in communication with the obstacle detection sensor and the locating device. The cold planer may be configured to generate an electronic map of a work area based on the first and second signals, and to selectively adjust operation of the cold planer based on the electronic map.

Abstract: A movable machine includes an engine, a rotatably-mounted rotor, a rotor driver mounted on a frame supported on a plurality of ground engaging members; a rotor speed sensor and machine ground speed sensor provide a rotor speed signal and machine ground speed signal, respectively, to a controller. The controller is configured to use a current machine conditions parameter to determine an optimal rotor speed and command the rotor drive to adjust the rotational speed of the rotor to the optimal speed. The current machine conditions parameter includes the rotor speed signal, the machine ground speed signal, and cutting depth.

Abstract: A rotary mixer for leveling a work surface includes an attachment device configured to be detachably coupled to a frame of the rotary mixer and an implement detachably coupled to the attachment device. The rotary mixer further includes an actuator configured to move the attachment device between a first position and a second position relative to the frame. The implement is configured to be in contact with the work surface in the second position of the attachment device to level the work surface during operation of the rotary mixer.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a cold planer includes a method for operating a cold planer. In a method, a signal indicative of an operating state is used to determine an operating condition, which is a basis for deciding which spray banks from a plurality of spray banks should be activated. Thereafter, a water flow required to operate the spray banks is estimated and a pump command signal is determined. The pump is operated and a water pressure in a main manifold is monitored such that the pump is controlled using a closed-loop control scheme that receives the water pressure as feedback to maintain a desired water pressure within the main manifold.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a cold planer includes a method for operating a cold planer. In a method, a signal indicative of an operating state is used to determine an operating condition, which is a basis for deciding which spray banks from a plurality of spray banks should be activated. Thereafter, a water flow required to operate the spray banks is estimated and a pump command signal is determined. The pump is operated and a water pressure in a main manifold is monitored such that the pump is controlled using a closed-loop control scheme that receives the water pressure as feedback to maintain a desired water pressure within the main manifold.

Abstract: A power management system is provided. The power management system includes a power generation apparatus and a pump drivably coupled to the power generation apparatus. The power management system also includes a valve in fluid communication with the pump. The valve and the pump are components of a hydraulic circuit. The power management system further includes a controller communicably coupled to the valve. The controller is configured to selectively regulate the valve in order to control a pressure in the hydraulic circuit in a predetermined manner such that a torque load placed on the power generation apparatus by the pump lies below a threshold torque.

Abstract: A vibratory compactor machine includes a machine frame and a roller drum rotatably coupled to the frame and rotatable about a drum axis oriented generally traverse to the direction of travel of the machine. A vibration assembly is disposed inside the roller drum. The vibration assembly includes a first eccentric member and a second eccentric member rotatably disposed in the roller drum and rotatable about a respective first and second eccentric axes orientated perpendicularly to the drum axis. The roller drum rotates about the drum axis independently of the vibration assembly and the first and second eccentric members.

Abstract: A vibratory compactor machine includes a machine frame and a roller drum rotatably coupled to the frame and rotatable about a drum axis oriented generally traverse to the direction of travel of the machine. A vibration assembly is disposed inside the roller drum. The vibration assembly includes a first eccentric member and a second eccentric member rotatably disposed in the roller drum and rotatable about a respective first and second eccentric axes orientated perpendicularly to the drum axis. The roller drum rotates about the drum axis independently of the vibration assembly and the first and second eccentric members.