The mobile crane simulator from e-Tech Simulation puts the operator at the control of a typical mobile hydraulic crane equipped with telescoping boom and jib, and a variety of loads and hookblocks. Typical instrument readings are also displayed including boom angle, boom length, height, radius, and quadrant of operation, along with a simulated load-moment indicator. You can even change the viewpoint during the simulation at the touch of a button.

There are six "Simulation Modules" of increasing difficulty. Early modules introduce the basic crane motions. Later Simulation Modules add obstacles and load charts, to end with zigzag trajectory following exercises. Key "Performance Indicators" measure how quickly and how carefully the simulated work is performed, including execution time, maximum load sway, number of load/obstacle collisions, and number of 2-blocking occurrences. In this way, the feedback is diagnostic, instead of just a consolidated pass/fail score.

The tower crane simulator from e-Tech puts the operator at the controls of a modern freestanding top-slewing tower crane with trolley jib. Instrument readings include working slew angle, working radius, lowering depth (hook height), and load weight. There is also a simulated three-way switch for hoist gear selection. You can even change the viewpoint during the simulation at the touch of a button.

There are six "Simulation Modules" of increasing difficulty. Early modules introduce the basic crane motions. Later Simulation Modules add obstacles and load charts, to end with zigzag trajectory following exercises. Key "Performance Indicators" measure how quickly and how carefully the simulated work is performed, including execution time, maximum load sway, number of load/obstacle collisions, and number of 2-blocking occurrences. In this way, the feedback is diagnostic, instead of just a consolidated pass/fail score.

The Tower Crane multicontrol Simulator from e-Tech integrated into the training system is designed to play with a high degree of realism situations that the learner will find in the real working environment.

Thus from the operator will acquire good habits for a correct usage of equipment, and to know and respect the rules on prevention of occupational hazards.

To this end, Tower Crane Multicontrol Simulator incorporates the following features:

• High degree of realism in the dynamics of machinery and the environment
• Load and unload Simulation
• Realistic simulation of the elements of the crane and its load capacity limits
• Simulation of external factors that may influence the use of the crane, such as machinery moving through the scene
• Working with signs and upload wizard
• Mandatory use of Personal Protective Elements and monitoring of standards in occupational risk prevention
• Using real button boxes

Backhoe Simulator from e-Tech Simulation includes a hydraulic backhoe and a loader caterpillar that spins on its axis. The simulator puts the operators in charge of a modern dual-use machine in a typical construction site.

The Backhoe includes exercise, environmental changes and customization of controls and it includes also the option to use a movement platform.

The Hydraulic Excavator simulator from e-Tech Simulation puts the operator at the controls of a modern hydraulic excavator at work in a typical construction site, in interaction with an articulated dump truck. Both SAE and Backhoe-Loader joystick patterns are available. You can even use the keyboard function keys and mouse controls during the simulation to change the point of view.

There are a total of twelve "Simulation Modules" of increasing difficulty, starting with Controls Familiarization, followed by exercises to coordinate the control of the boom, stick, swing, and bucket. Intermediate modules feature trench crossing using "boom jacking", and climbing/descending benches. After that comes the digging, trenching, and truck loading modules, at grade and from benches, with both simulated dirt and boulders. Along the way, you will also learn to spot trucks. For the final module, build ramps to climb benches.

For each Simulation Module, key "Performance Indicators" measure how quickly and how carefully the simulated work is performed, including execution time, truck loading accuracy, the maximum tilt angle when the excavator climbs/descends benches, and the number of "slams" that sound when the bucket is over-opened or over-closed. In this way, the feedback is diagnostic, instead of just a consolidated pass/fail score.

The Wheel Loader simulator from e-Tech Simulation puts the operator at the controls of a modern wheel loader at work in a typical quarry; in interaction with a simulated off-highway Truck stick-steering and steering wheel steering are available. You can even use the keyboard function keys and mouse controls during the simulation to change the point of view!

There are eight "Simulation Modules" of increasing difficulty, starting with Controls Familiarization and ending with Loading with truck spotting. Key "Performance Indicators" measure how quickly and how carefully the simulated work is performed including execution time and the detection of "slams" that sound and are counted when the bucket is over-opened or over-closed. In this way, the feedback is diagnostic, instead of just a consolidated pass/fail score.

Wheel Loader- Low Range

The Vortex Articulated Boom Truck Crane training module simulates all major mechanical, physical, and operational aspects of the boom truck and the operating environment, including hoisting, booming, and unloading.

The Articulated Boom Truck Crane training module features the following:

• Full simulation of all major articulated boom truck components
• Full simulation of boom truck behavior and physical effects
• Integration of actual load charts
• Realistic 3D models of the truck, loads, and worksite
• Authentic equipment and mechanical sounds
• Lift training exercises, including record-and-playback (for after-action review) and programmable faults

From the instructor's station, you can monitor the entire operation, insert mechanical faults, record student performance, and perform after-action review with the crew.

The Vortex Boom Truck Crane training module simulates all major mechanical, physical, and operational aspects of the boom truck and the operating environment, including hoisting, booming, and unloading.

The Boom Truck Crane training module features the following:

• Full simulation of all major boom truck components
• Full simulation of boom truck behavior and physical effects
• Integration of actual load charts
• Realistic 3D models of the truck, loads, and worksite
• Authentic equipment and mechanical sounds
• Lift training exercises, including record-and-playback (for after-action review) and programmable faults

From the instructor's station, you can monitor the entire operation, insert mechanical faults, record student performance, and perform after-action review with the crew.

The Vortex Carry Deck Crane training module accurately reproduces equipment behavior based on actual crane load charts and other manufacturer specifications.

The following behavior is simulated:

• Movements of boom, winches, cables, sling, and hooks
• Picking up and setting down of loads
• Carrying, load swing, and collision with other objects
• Crane response to overloads
• Crane structure bending and cable/load dynamics

Vortex Carry Deck Crane Simulator

The Vortex Carry Deck Crane training module features the following:

• Full simulation of all major crane components such as boom, motion, cable/hoisting systems, and lift apparatus
• Full simulation of crane/load behaviour and physical effects
• Integration of actual crane load charts
• Touchscreen operator's console, including a Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL)
• Realistic 3D models of the crane, loads, and worksite
• Authentic crane noises
• Lift training exercises, including record-and-playback (for after-action review) and programmable faults

From the instructor's station, you can monitor the entire operation, insert mechanical faults, record student performance, and perform after-action review with the crew.

The Vortex Concrete Pump training module puts students to work in a fully equipped heavy-equipment simulation featuring a high-resolution 3D building site, high-fidelity physics behaviour, and much more.

It provides a completely interactive immersive environment to develop safe and effective concrete-pump operator skills.

Vortex Concrete Pump Simulator

The Vortex Concrete Pump training module provides a state-of-the-art interactive virtual environment for high-caliber operator training. With industry-leading physics simulation, actual hand controls, high-resolution 3D graphics rendering, 360-degree views, shadows, ambient sound, and an authentic control system for monitoring pump data, it immerses students in the advanced degree of realism required for effective operator training.

Simulation scenarios range from balancing the truck and learning safety procedures, to pouring concrete in routine through very challenging locations, and troubleshooting concrete blockages.

Highlights

• Interactive virtual environment with high-fidelity physics simulation
• High-resolution 3D graphics
• Authentic Vector Control System display for real-time operational data
• 360-degree scenes, ambient sound simulation, and time-of-day/time-of-year shadow-generation settings

Worksites and Scenarios

• A realistic under-construction three-story building, including a basement
• Location setup, including truck balancing with outriggers
• Operate the hand controls and interpret Vector Control System data
• Basic boom raising/lowering and unfolding/folding procedures
• Operator movement around and away from the truck
• Pour concrete into forms at ground level
• Raise and maneuver boom for third-floor operations
• Penetrate the second floor and maneuver the boom around obstacles for difficult concrete placements
• Avoid contacts with floors, ceilings, columns and overhead electrical wires
• Lower and manipulate the boom for basement fills
• Handle instructor-induced concrete blockages
• Train operators in accident prevention and emergency procedures

3D Graphics and User Environment

• Immersive 3D graphics, including sun, wind, cloud and fog controls
• The Vector Control System includes displays for engine RPM, concrete pump pressure, strokes per minute, and hydraulic pressure
• Real-time information about pump operation
• Accurate generation of shadows to heighten operator perceptions
• Optional: Circular level for verifying pump balance and stability, and choice of Imperial or Metric measurement system

3Instructor's Module

• Monitor and override all operator controls
• Load, edit and save various training scenarios
• Bird's-eye-view operation support
• Options to generate constant wind or wind gusts
• Enable or disable any object in the scene or move objects
• Modify environment parameters such as sun orientation to alter shadow patterns, and add fog and wind
• Enable or disable sound effects
• Display pump log events and track student progress with a student log
• Also useful for training worksite signalers to provide operators with accurate instructions and guidance

Crawler cranes provide high mobility on difficult terrain and are used in many industries to perform very challenging and technically complex lifts.

They are among the highest lift capacity cranes in the industry, with lifting heights of 200 meters or more, and are required to perform a large variety of tasks ranging from installation industrial equipment to lifting operations on infrastructure projects and construction sites.

Operation requires the ability to cope with highly varied operations and worksite conditions.

By methodically working through the Crawler Crane training module exercises, trainees acquire valuable experience and important operational information that prepares them for—and complements—learning on a real crawler crane:

• Learning about the operations of a crawler crane on city construction sites as well as for wind turbine erection
• Understanding the operation of a crawler crane, including slewing, boom operation, and hoisting
• Requirements for good eyesight and depth perception, from the perspective of the crawler crane cab
• Travelling with a crawler crane
• Understanding the effects of wind and weather conditions on crane operations
• The use of hand and foot controls as well as crane start-up procedures and configuration
• Handling of many load types, ranging from sewer pipes and steel erection to large lifts such as wind turbine components
• Use of crawler cranes for pile driving, clamming, and drag line operations
• Understanding load charts and crane boom and part-of-line configuration
• Understanding the use of hand signals and working as part of a lift team
• Using the load-moment indicator (LMI) on a crawler crane
• Safe lift practices near power lines

The Vortex Rotary Drilling Rig training module simulates all major mechanical, physical and operational aspects of the drill rig. It comes with two attachments: the Kelly bar and the Continuous Flight Auger (CFA), for use in different training applications and scenarios.

Vortex Drill Rig Simulator

The Vortex Rotary Drilling Rig training module accurately reproduces actual drill rig behavior and other specifications from equipment manufacturers. The following behavior and conditions are simulated:

• Drilling boreholes into the ground
• Removing soil from the auger
• Mast tilting side‐to‐side and front‐to‐back
• Collision with other objects on the construction site
• Spooling of the cables
• Driving on the construction site ground

Construction site components:

• Elevated ground, rocks, and soft and hard ground
• I‐beams and casing manipulations using the auxiliary hoist line
• Variable weather, light, and shadows

The Vortex Rotary Drill Rig training module features high-definition displays, motion platform, and authentic rotary drill rig controls. The solution fully simulates the continuous flight auger (CFA) attachment, Kelly Bar and casings, and a realistic worksite. It also reproduces accurate engine noise as well as realistic sounds when removing soil from the Kelley bar.

Training scenarios include drilling & hoisting operations, digs, and traveling.

The Vortex Excavator Training Module is part of the Vortex Training suite for construction cranes and heavy equipment. Operators who train with Vortex simulators develop the work habits and coordination they need to perform excavating, loading and trenching operations safely and efficiently.

Features and benefits

• With the Excavator Training Module, operators gain valuable experience in a safe environment, with no wear and tear to excavator equipment, and no risk to themselves or others.
• Operators build real skills faster than traditional training alone and learning organizations save instructor time and reduce equipment operational costs.
• A progressive learning program covering standard excavator duties such as trenching, bench loading, and load handling in realistic worksites.
• Performance metrics and reporting that shows students to how to safely handle equipment and perform efficient excavation operations. Best-of-class excavator and earth-moving simulation that ensures real skills development and behaves like the real machine.

The Vortex Rough Terrain Mobile Crane Training Module is part of the Vortex construction equipment training product suite.

From hook and load management to tandem lifts, operators who train with Vortex simulators develop the skills, coordination, and worksite awareness they need to master safe lift operations.

With the Rough Terrain Mobile Crane Training Module, operators gain valuable experience in safe lifting operations, with no wear and tear to the crane, and no risk to themselves or others.

In addition, a well-trained operator can dramatically improve machine productivity.

Operators build real skills faster than traditional training alone, and learning organizations save instructor time and reduce equipment costs.

Progressive Learning Program

The Rough Terrain Crane Training Module features progressive learning exercises—from beginner to advanced—designed to gradually build student skill and confidence:

• LMI configuration and alarms
• Hook and load management and pendulum control
• Unloading materials on the worksite
• Moving loads within the building site
• Working inside a building
• Changing part of line with pulley block
• Practicing CCO test courses

Students learn the fundamentals of load charts, complex lifts, and selecting and using different parts-of-line. They'll also learn the fundamentals of safety systems including anti-2-block, outrigger placement, and operating in poor weather conditions.

Vortex training modules include an integrated heads-up display (HUD) to guide operator trainees through training exercises. The HUD includes work sequence information for the operator, contextual messages, and a list of performance metrics updated in real time.

The Vortex Overhead Crane training module accurately reproduces equipment behavior based on actual crane load charts and other manufacturer specifications.

The following behavior is simulated:

• Movements of bridge/trolley, winches, cables, slings, and hooks
• Picking up and setting down of loads
• Carrying, load swing, and collision with other objects
• Crane structure bending and cable/load dynamics

The Vortex Overhead Crane Simulator features the following:

• Full simulation of all major crane components such as bridge/trolley mechanics, cable/hoisting systems, and lift apparatus
• Full simulation of crane/load behavior and physical effects
• Integration of actual crane load charts
• Touch-screen operator's console
• Realistic 3D models of the crane, loads, and worksite
• Authentic crane noises
• Lift training exercises, including record-and-playback (for after-action review) and programmable faults

Tower cranes are the workhorses of the high-rise construction site, and are among the largest pieces of equipment in the industry.

With mast lengths exceeding a hundred meters, their safe operation requires a command of best lifting practices as well as dealing with the unique challenges of weather conditions and mast and boom deflection under load.

Operation requires focus, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination.

By methodically working through the Tower Crane training module exercises, trainees acquire valuable experience and important operational information that prepares them for—and complements—learning on a real tower crane:

• Learning about tower crane operations on a high-rise city construction site
• Understanding the operation of the tower crane, including slewing, trolley, and hoist
• Working at heights (requires good eyesight and depth perception) from the perspective of the tower crane cab
• Handling typical load types in high-rise construction, such as rebar, concrete buckets, construction materials, and fly-forms
• Understanding the effects of wind and weather conditions on crane operations
• Learning to control hook and load pendulum with long cable falls
• Understanding how mast and boom deflection affects lift operations
• Understanding the use of hand signals and working as part of a lift team
• Understanding load charts and using the load-moment indicator (LMI) on a tower crane


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