Adam Minatre Megan Cummings Scott Anderson. Background The LoDril currently has two instrumentation panels Level/Depth Display Control Box Permanent.

Adam Minatre

Megan Cummings

Scott Anderson

BackgroundThe LoDril currently has two

instrumentation panels Level/Depth Display Control Box

Permanent custom mounting Impossible to satisfy the various

preferences of operators

Problem Definition To create a touchscreen interface for providing

feedback on the primary LoDril controls. Develop a desktop model that simulates the primary

LoDril controls. Easy integration into the current control system Using modular based thinking Designed fro the rugged construction environment

Project Requirements Completed 7 Base Signals for instrument panels

One analog voltage input for fore/aft leveling One analog voltage input for left/right leveling Quadrature counter input for shaft depth One analog voltage output for speed/torque

adjustments Selection switch between LoDril/Excavator Selection switch between Kelly/Service Winch Selection switch between High/Low Speed

Working Project Requirements Glare Site Conditions Modular Based System Before/After Wiring Diagrams Mobility of the touchscreen within the Excavator Screen Sequence Desktop Modeling

Should’sCalibration ScreenFailure Mode – “Way Out”Video

Anticipated DeliverablesState of the art display for the LoDrilDesktop model that demonstrates the

functionsEasy to understand and see screensMobile mounting system, flexible for

different cabs

Concepts Considered Micro-Controllers

Relatively inexpensive Easy to write

programming Cannot change code

on the fly No experience –

lengthy learning curve

Programmable Logic Controllers Expensive Easy to write

programming Can change code on the

fly Discrete input and

output combined with optional cards

Selection of Component TypePLC is not the ideal solution, but it is the

best solution to prove the technologyAutomationDirect DL06

Touchscreen Product ArchitecturePrimary concern

Ease of operationTwo primary screens

Main Screen Drill Screen

Main ScreenReplaces the Control boxSafety and performance

Flashing switches

Drill ScreenTakes the place of the Level/Depth

displayContains two meters and a plumb

indicators

Help ScreenCurrent help menus

Touchscreen help Trouble-shooting help Calibration Menu

ConclusionCurrent desktop model proves the

functions of the seven base signalsFurther research can be completed to

integrate a touchscreen with a micro-controller

Any Questions?

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