Geofence (Avoidance)

Introduction

Geofence function places 3D obstacles on the design surface and alerts the user if a construction machine approaches or comes into contact with them.
This function can be used to avoid contact hazards such as buildings and piping.

Feature Overview

How to use

Activate Function

Geofence can be activated in the common settings.

1. Launching the tablet app

2. Tap ⚙

3. Turn ON “Geofence”

4. Tap ✓ (save settings)

Geofence Basic Settings

Each of the three types (Wall, Circle, and Line) can be set and will be reflected in the default parameters for geofence creation(Each parameter can be changed at the time of creation).

1. Launch Machine Guidance Screen

2. ⚙Menu

3. Geofence Settings

4. Geofence Basic Settings

Type of Geofence	Sample	Configuration Options	Common Function
Wall		Thickness Height Alert Type (5 options) Detection Interval Transparency Colour	・Used for buildings, fences, etc. ・3D object created by two points A and B, depth D, and height H. ・Alert type is "Construction equipment contact (3D)" only.
Circle		Radius Height 2D/3D Alert Type (2D 10 options, 3D 5 options) Detection Interval Transparency Colour	・Used for reference points, danger areas, etc. ・3D or 2D object created by point A, radius R, and height H. ・Alert type: “Construction equipment in contact (3D)” or “Construction equipment entering/exiting geofence (2D).
Line		Radius Alert Type (5 options) Detection Interval Transparency Colour	・Used for waterways, power lines, etc. ・3D object created by two points A and B and a radius of R. ・Alert type is "Construction equipment contact (3D)" only.

Wall Geofence Settings

Circle Geofence Settings

Line Geofence Settings

Setting Alert Parameters

For each of the five types of alerts set for geofences, you can set the type of alert, volume, and whether or not it repeats.

1. Launch Machine Guidance Screen

2. ⚙Menu

3. Geofence Settings

4. Alert Settings

Collision Detection Settings

The collision detection settings are used to detect proximity and contact with geofences. The following two settings can be changed in the collision detection settings. Depending on the conditions of use and other factors, you can set a larger value for detection with more leeway.

1. Collision Detection Area of Work Equipment

2. Collision Detection Angle and Body Area

Collision Detection - Area of work equipment

Set the area that will be alerted when the work equipment contacts the geofence. Measure and enter XYZ values for the boom, arm, and bucket, respectively.

1. Enter the values for the shape of the boom. In particular, the Z value must be entered in consideration of the geometry.

2. Enter the values for the shape of the arm.

3. Enter the values for the shape of the bucket

Collision Detection - Angle and Body area

Sets the area to detect when a construction machine is approaching a geofence, the area to notify when there is a risk of contact with a geofence when turning, and the area to be alerted when the vehicle body contacts a geofence

• You can set the angle of contact with the geofence when turning. If there is a geofence within the detection area, the radar will change to yellow in the guidance screen

• You can set the radius within which geofences are detected. If there is a geofence within the radius, the radar will be displayed on the guidance screen

• The contact radius of the vehicle can be set

• The contact height of the vehicle can be set

Check Detection Area

To check the detection area set on the guidance screen, turn on the "Detection Area Display Mode" according to the following procedure.

1. Tap Menu (⚙) on the Guidance screen

2. Tap Guidance Settings

3. Tap Application Settings

4. Turn on “Detection Area Display Mode” for Geofence

5. Tap the tick in the lower right corner to save settings

Once the detection area has been confirmed, set “Detection Area Display Mode” should be set to OFF by repeating the steps above.

Geofence

Geofence Creation

Create a Geofence and place it on the design data.

1. Machine Guidance Menu > Project File

2. Tap the edit (pencil) icon on Profile File

3. Tape the yellow icon with the shapes (circle, rectangle etc)

4. Go to the Create New Geofence screen

Wall Type Creation

1. Create New Geofence Screen, Select Wall and press the tick

2. Enter name

3. Set each parameter and press the tick to save

Circle Type Creation

1. Create New Geofence Screen, Select Circle and press the tick

2. Enter name

3. Set each parameter and press the tick to save

Line Type Creation

1. Create New Geofence Screen, Select Line and press the tick

2. Enter name

3. Set each parameter and press the tick to save

Geofence Confirmation

The Geofence List screen allows you to check the type, name, color, location, and enable/disable settings for the list of geofences you have created.

Edit Geofence

Geofence Details screen allows you to edit, delete, or copy for a geofence that has already been created.

Notes

• Contact Smart Construction Support Centre for further information