In the world of asphalt paving today, the consensus goal for which we all strive continues to be quality. Consistency and best practices on the job are the surest way to achieve high-quality, long-life asphalt pavements. Some of our readers might not be aware that VÖGELE, as the industry leader in technology development and innovation, offers a temperature-measuring system with documentation that is a key tool in the quest for quality.
VÖGELE RoadScan and the WITOS Paving Docu system provide a precise real-time measurement of temperature, time and GPS location for the operator, as well as documentation that can be monitored and saved — even remotely. The systems are operator-friendly, fully integrated into the paver function, and can provide valuable job data — should the need arise in the future.
Consistent and accurate mat temperature measurements are critical to achieving good density, and the RoadScan system provides a real-time display on the operator’s ErgoPlus 3 console and at the operator’s fingertips. The device will measure the entire paving width up to 10 meters, so there are no blind spots in the mat. The measuring unit itself is mounted high on the rear of the paver and is a simple “plug and play” process. Since it is an integral part of the paver, there is no loose wiring or junction boxes to contend with. RoadScan’s high-precision GPS system provides exact position data for real-time use, which can be recorded on the WITOS Paving Docu system as a job record. There is a pyrometer mounted in the front part of the undercarriage that can provide other pre-paving measurements such as base and ambient temperatures.
The WITOS Paving Docu digital documentation system can be used in conjunction with RoadScan and provides the data discussed above to a smartphone on the job or a remote location as a QA/QC device. This precise data recording requires only a Windows or Android operating system. In addition, the WITOS Paving Docu system can record data from the HAMM compactor HCQ system for compaction data storage as well.
When used together, the RoadScan and WITOS Paving Docu systems provide a powerful tool for the paving contractor to ensure quality results and a thorough digital documentation of the job’s activity and progress. As always, our customers can depend on Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc.’s in-house team of paving and compaction experts for training and support to add value to their ownership experience.
