Mining Truck Software Description

This mining truck simulator puts you at the controls of a heavy haul truck at work in a typical mine site, where it interacts with a simulated electric rope shovel.

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Simulator training significantly reduces the need to use production trucks for training. New operators can become proficient with basic truck operation and controls in a safe environment; this helps them to be more productive once they graduate to an actual haul truck for field training. Since they have already mastered the core skills of haul truck operation, trainees are able to complete the on-boarding process faster when they transition to an actual haul truck for field training. Best of all, you don't have to pull a truck out of production to conduct this simulator training!

 

Simulation Modules

• Controls Familiarization

• Corridor Driving 1 and 2, with wider or narrower corridors

• Corridor Driving 3, to practice driving backwards

• Mine Site Driving 1 and 2, with shorter or longer driving distances

• Dumping

• Loading, in interaction with a simulated Electric Rope Shovel

• Complete Haul Cycle 1, 2 with shorter or longer driving distances

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Trainees can progress at their own pace without supervision.

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Key Features

• Highly realistic simulation graphics and physics

• 10 Simulation Modules of increasing difficulty

• 36 unique Performance Indicators to comprehensively evaluate the simulated work

• 7 Procedure and Fatal errors to detect incorrect and unsafe operator actions

• Many kinds of USB-ready simulator controls and mounting options

• Support for multiple displays

• Configuration parameters for different weather and road conditions

• Viewpoints from inside and outside the cabin that can be changed during simulation

• HD Instructional Video for each Simulation Module

• e-book Instructional Companion

 

Tracking Results

Thirty-six (36) unique key Performance indicators carefully measure the productivity and quality of the student’s work, as they progress their way through the Simulation Modules. The Simulation Results measured include “Execution time,” “maximum driving speed,” and the occurrence of termination faults such as improper gear changing and “hoist control.” The feedback is diagnostic, instead of just a consolidated pass/fail score.

 

Simulation results are automatically saved on the PC, along with data about any procedure and fatal errors. To simplify record keeping, a database product called Simulation Manager is available; the same database can be used with all of the simulators VISTA sells.

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Integration with VISTA's Innovative TruckLogic™ Curriculum

The mining truck simulator is an integral element of VISTA's innovative haul truck operator training curriculum. TruckLogic™ is a revolutionary new model of haul truck operator training, which integrates web-based training, simulation and on-the-job training tools. It is designed to help your mine to train your new haul truck operators faster and at a lower cost than traditional instructor-led training, while also improving safety in the mine. This unique approach to operator training is a first in the mining industry. Click here to learn more about TruckLogic™

 

Software Pricing

Please contact us for pricing of a commercial software license for the mining truck simulator. Even small accidents due to inexperience can cost thousands of dollars in replacement parts and downtime, far in excess of your investment in this training tool. This represents an excellent training value, and also improves operator safety - a priceless investment in the health and wellness of the workers in your mine.