Novatron releases new version of Xsite® DRILL for excavator-mounted drilling attachments

The new software version Xsite® App Drill 2.12 includes Dual Work feature that enables total machine guidance for both work modes, drilling and excavating. The new innovative feature of Xsite® DRILL system brings work efficiency and boost worksite safety.

Drilling requires a high level of precision in terms of machine orientation, what inclination to drill holes at, in what direction and how deep.

The Xsite® DRILL machine guidance system helps the excavator-mounted drill operator here, making the work a lot easier and safer. The system makes it easy to follow the drill pattern even in difficult situations.

The use of Xsite® DRILL Dual Work increases worksite safety by reducing the need for manual maneuvering, hole measurements and marking.

The operator does not have to get out of the cabin and walk along a dangerous bench as the system guides the operator to the starting point of the hole even if there is no line of sight. The Xsite® DRILL Dual Work can be used for blasting holes, micro-piling and bolting, as well as for typical excavator work.

Xsite DRILL Dual Work in use on a Mestar Oy excavator equipped with a ExcaDrill drilling attachment by Junttan. ExcaDrill and Xsite DRILL are connected via a local data interface and automatically share i.a. drilling depth data and plans.

Boosting versatile work in urban areas

The excavator-mounted drilling attachment is a widely used accessory in the Nordic countries, especially in smaller infrastructure construction sites where absolute drilling performance is not the most important factor and the holes are not very deep.

The solution is also popular internationally in urban areas where, for example, space is limited. Fewer machines can be brought to the site, making it easier to use the space. In addition, the reach of the excavator allows drilling in difficult locations.

The use of excavator with a drill head and Xsite® DRILL Dual Work brings versatility and cost-effectiveness to the operators, contractors and site managers.

The excavator-mounted drilling attachment is a widely used accessory in smaller infrastructure construction sites and in urban areas where space is limited. Xsite® DRILL Dual Work brings versatility and cost-effectiveness to the operators, contractors and site managers.

Developed in cooperation with operators

The Xsite® DRILL has been developed in cooperation with machine operators. Positive feedback has been received in particular about the clarity of the user interface, the ease of creating a drilling diagram and monitoring progress.

During the products lifecycle the constant feedback has been actively incorporated into product development: New features and improvements are based on direct user experience and requests. The Xsite® DRILL Dual Work is much wanted feature that combines the strength of Novatron’s Xsite® machine control systems for both excavating and drilling.

“Xsite® Drill Dual Work is the result of Novatron’s in-house development and expertise. It’s the only solution on the market that allows seamless operation in both drilling and excavating with the same control system seamlessly. This brings true flexibility and efficiency to drill attachment use”, tells Mr. Joonas Sokka, Xsite® DRILL Product Manager at Novatron.

The new version of Xsite® DRILL with Dual Work is suitable for most excavator models and excavator-mounted drilling attachments.

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Novatron Oy is a Finnish technology company that develops and manufactures pioneering machine control systems, sensor technology, OEM components and software that enable efficient, safe and sustainable infrastructure construction. Novatron’s Xsite Machine Control systems and equipment are available globally via official channel partners.

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Photos © Tommi Puurunen / Junttan Oy