Driving Simulator for Driver Training : Dedicated to Hitachi Rigid Dump Tracks : Hitachi Power Solutions Co.,Ltd. : Hitachi

Features

Increasing mine productivity and safety by improving operator’s skills.
Easy integration of mine-specific rules into operator training.
Efficient learning about correct operation specific to Hitachi rigid dump trucks.

Equipped with real vehicle parts

The console is equipped with real vehicle parts to realize real-world operability.

Equipped with a rear console

In the system, a basic driver training function and a vehicle troubleshooting training function are equipped as standard.

Vehicle status display function

A liquid-crystal display is used to indicate the vehicle’s status.

Geographical CG based on point cloud data

Standard geographical point cloud data actually measured in the field is customized to convert the geographical features of a specific mine into a CG image.

Three, 42-inch large displays

Three large displays are used to display the CG image of the front and both sides to provide realistic images.

Three, 42-inch large displays

Movie

Simulator_features
(mp4 format, 12.7 MBytes)

Main training functions

Basic training function

Function for training basic driver operations

This function is used to teach starting and stopping the engine, driving the vehicle, loading, dumping and other basic driving skills. The trainer can set day/night, weather, and other CG environmental conditions as desired.

Troubleshooting function

Function for training vehicle troubleshooting

This function is used to simulate accidents due to erroneous operations and vehicle malfunctions such as engine troubles, as desired, to thereby teach the appropriate methods of troubleshooting.

Guide messaging function

Function for displaying guide messages according to an operator’s rank

This function displays guide messages according to the operator’s rank (i.e., elementary, intermediate, or advanced) on a large display, to thereby teach the appropriate operation procedures.

Knowledge test function

Function for allowing trainees to acquire the knowledge necessary for driving in the form of a quiz

This function is used to let trainees to acquire basic knowledge regarding vehicle construction, operating parts, warning displays, and others. The basic knowledge is tested with four choice questions which are displayed on the large display.

Function for assessing the result evaluation

Function for scoring training and test results

A database of evaluation results is used to identify the weaknesses of each operator, and this allows the operator to overcome such weaknesses.

Movie

Basic_training_function
(mp4 format, 12.7 MBytes)

Troubleshooting_function
(mp4 format, 20.4 MBytes)

Specifications


Type		DT-N02 series
Applicable model		Hitachi Rigid Dump Truck EH4000AC II
Display composition		42′′ × 3 panels
Geographical CG		Geographical CG based on point cloud data
Power supply		100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 15 A maximum (at 100 V AC)
Outside dimensions		2,600(W) × 1,860(D) × 1,695(H) mm
Mass		Approx. 450 kg
Temperature/humidity		10-35°C during operation, 0-50°C in a non-operation state, 20-80%RH (no condensation)
Accessories		Trainer PC × 1 unit
Options	Applicable models	Hitachi Rigid Dump Trucks EH3500AC II, EH5000AC II and AC-3 series Trolley assisted trucks for each model
	Geographical CG	Geographical CG based on point cloud data measured for a specific mine

Dimensional diagrams of the outside features

Panel

Driving Simulator for Driver Training brochure (PDF format, 707kBytes)

Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice for the sake of improvement.
The product colors represented in this document are those resulting from the form of a printout.
Note that the colors may slightly be different from those of the actual product.