Jetmaster Operator Controls

Jetmaster Remote Control Unit

Ausroad Systems Pty Ltd now install the IFM produced Ecomat Mobile Control System equipment in all new Jetmaster Road Maintenance units. Ecomat equipment is specifically designed for mobile applications with attention given to:

Extreme operating temperatures
Mechanical stress i.e. impact and shock
Exposure to environment i.e. dirt, water, humidity
Voltage fluctuations found in mobile applications
Shielding against radiated interference from existing electrical systems

In short this equipment is designed for, and used in mobile equipment with a huge variety of applications and flexibility. Ecomat enables control, management and integration of all functions of the unit.

Hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical operating systems i.e. valves, solenoids etc.

Daily works orders i.e. download works orders, collect information as job completed, upload completed works information to database i.e. “reflect” or similar

Report faults with hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic systems and provide information on where the fault is located on the unit

Provide warnings to operator if operation of unit is not within set parameters

Log machine operating hours and indicate when service is required

Jetmaster joystick control, arm rests on an ergonomically designed arm rest.

Cabin Control System

The operator has a ‘multi function’ screen mounted on a consol to the left of the driver’s position. This screen will enable operation of all machine functions as well as adjustment of proportional hydraulics and fault reporting. Please see below for examples of screens.

System is compatable with various asset maintenance software packages including ‘REFLECT’. Job location and material use information can be synched with data base, via GPRS internet connection.

Jetmaster IFM Screen Examples

Start up screen

Used while Jetpatching.
Operation of beacons and work sign also on this screen.

Spray seal / paving screen

Shows spray jets and gates selected.
Position of paver.
Allows width of seal / pave selection.
Gives spray rate information.
Will warn driver (visially and audibly) if spray rate is outside of programmed rate.
Able to give operator report of agreegate spread rate (kgm2).