Machine Automation

From onboard automatic functions to complete automation of one or more machines to optimize their performance, our Machine Automation solutions increase safety, productivity, and profitability.

Automation tools and technology that optimize your machine's performance

At Epiroc, we understand what problems can affect your operation and what goals you want to achieve. Within machine optimization, we provide automation tools and technology to maximize machine performance. We offer you products, features and services that will help you improve your operations, increase safety and boost productivity.

SmartROC options

With our SmartROC product line, we offer surface drill rig solutions which have the potential to increase profitability throughout your entire operation.

SmartROC D65 drilling at LKAB mine in Svappavaara, Sweden

Rig Control System (RCS)

RCS platform is the core for onboard automation solutions for surface drill rigs. Since 1998 it is a well-proven solution for safer and more effective operations, and for higher productivity. All RCS hardware and software is designed, maintained and supported by Epiroc.

Auto Rod Handling System (Auto RHS)

An automated rod handling system, which allows to add drill rods manually or automatically to reach the desired depth. The solution supports sustainable and consistent operations, increases average productivity and effective life of rock drilling tools, provides more comfort for an operator. Standard on all SmartROC rigs.

Auto pick-up of drill rods

A part of an automated rod handling system that allows to pick up drill rods automatically after the desired drilling depth is reached. Increases productivity and safety, and reduces the stress on rock drilling tools and the entire machine. Standard on all SmartROC rigs with DTH and COPROD drilling method.

AutoDrill

A part of intelligent RCS algorithms to perform drilling operations with higher degree of automation, using a combination of features such as Auto-RHS and Auto pick-up of drill rods. Up to 100% of the hole drilling cycle in automatic mode with high consistency and reliability of operations.

COP Logic

A set of intelligent RCS algorithms which optimize drilling process and help the rig overcome changing ground conditions. Ensures anti-jamming and higher protection to rock drilling tools against damaging shock impact in sand pockets and voids. Standard on all SmartROC rigs with Tophammer and COPROD drilling method.

Auto Positioning of the Feed

This smart feature works as semi-automatic aligning of a rig feed, it reduces time and improves accuracy of rig positioning. Significantly contributes to the quality of drill plan execution and further blasting, resulting in better quality rock fragmentation.

Hole Navigation System (HNS

A great assistant system for an operator that guides to a right hole position on a drill plan. Reduces non-drilling time and improves positioning precision. Eliminates both manually marking and surveying of holes’ position. Works in any time of the day, in any weather conditions.

Pit Viper options

Safely and efficiently optimize your operations with our machine automation solutions available for the Pit Viper series that range from onboard automatic functions to completely automating one or more machines.

Rig Control System RCS 5

Our rig control system makes full automation easier and more productive than ever before! RCS 5 provides the foundation to add new automation features to run your Pit Vipers autonomously.

AutoLevel

Minimize the time it takes to level and delevel, enabling the drill to spend more time drilling. With Autolevel you can safely and efficiently level the drill per machine specifications.

AutoDrill 2

Set the target depth of a hole, and with the push of a few buttons, the machine will drill the hole fully autonomously. AutoDrill 2 allows for safer and more productive operations.

Hole Navigation System HNS

Upload a drill plan into the drill rig and navigate to the correct collaring point without having to mark the holes. HNS enables operators to drill quality holes by providing accurate X, Y, Z coordinates.

Automatic Bit Changer

With Epiroc’s Automatic Bit Changer (ABC) you can complete drill changes with a single touch of a button. Operators can make or break joints, select drill bits, add them or remove them without leaving the drill cabin.

Our machine automation solutions bring real value to our customers' operations

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Process Automation

Automated assets and information systems within a process connected to enable seamless operation in that portion of the value chain.

Systems Integration

Optimization through the smart, safe and seamless integration of the systems that make up different segments of the value chain to advance profitability and act upon the necessary processes which can best increase value.

Rock drilling tools

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