Trimble SCS900 Site Controller

Software for Beginners

Jordan Lawver
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Agenda
What is Trimble SCS900
Site Controller Software?
Who uses SCS900
Trimble Site Positioning System
software portfolio
Applications and functions
User interface and experience
We will take a tour of SCS900
What is Trimble SCS900 Site
Controller Software

Dedicated construction site measurement

solution
Designed to use GNSS and Total Station
positioning
Tailored for earth moving contractors
Easy to use for all construction site
personnel
 SCS900 Overview

Solutions for all construction

site positioning needs:
Control checking and setup
Grade checks and as-builts
Stakeout
Design queries and checks
Support, monitor, and
validate machine control
In-field volumes
SCS900 Key Concepts

Site measurements without a contract

surveyor!
Data organized the way contractors work:
Sites contain information that applies to everything
on a single jobsite
Designs can contain stakeout points, line work,
design surfaces, and roads sent from the engineer
to the field
Work Orders contain instructions for how tasks
should be performed and the results when they are
completed
Data Structure

Trimble SCS900
Root Data
Folder

Site A

Designs

Work Orders

Site B
Agenda
What is Trimble SCS900
Site Controller Software?
Who uses SCS900
Trimble Site Positioning System
software portfolio
Applications and functions
User interface and experience
We will take a tour of SCS900
Who Uses SCS900
Grade checkers
Construction surveyors
Site engineers
Geotechnical engineers
Project managers
Site supervisors
Working the Way You Do
Work flow integrates seamlessly with the daily tasks
of a contractor or construction worker
What Makes SCS900 Different?

Task oriented construction management system for a

work order based environment
Designed to manage zoning and phases
within a project
Designed with the earthwork contractor in mind
 Top 10 Features of SCS900

1. Designed for contractors

2. Portable for use on pole, quad or
supervisor vehicle
3. Simple to use and fast to set up
4. Highly graphical
5. Multiple site/project support
6. Task oriented
7. Easy tolerance verification
8. Machine control real-time
verification
9. Volumes in the field
10. Surface centric operations and
measurement
Agenda
What is Trimble SCS900
Site Controller Software?
Who uses SCS900
Trimble Site Positioning System
software portfolio
Applications and functions
User interface and experience
We will take a tour of SCS900
Trimble Site Positioning Systems
System-wide solution consisting of:
Bases and rovers
Total stations
Controllers and field software
Office software
Communication infrastructure
Hardware and software to measure, stake,
check, manage, and inspect
Communication tools to move data between
office, machines, and site personnel
Site Positioning Systems Components

GNSS receivers
Used in base, rover and
vehicle applications
Can be scaled to suit
function, accuracy needs
and budget
Best for large sites with
clear view of the sky
Site Positioning Systems Components

Total stations
Provide the highest
possible degree of
accuracy for site
positioning, stakeout,
and measurement
Excellent for smaller
sites, sites with tree
cover, urban canyons
 Site Positioning Systems Components
Field controllers
Trimble TSC3 controller
Trimble Site Tablet
Trimble Site Mobile
Field software
Trimble SCS900 Site Controller Software
 Site Positioning Systems Components
Office Software
Business Center HCE serves as a scalable platform
for all data related activities
Bid estimation
Design
Data prep
Takeoff
Earthmoving
Paving
Data exported to controllers
or machines for field use
Site Positioning Systems Components
Management

Connected Community
Manage and share data in real-time between
the office and field
Data management for efficient operations
VisionLink
Asset and fleet management
Material quantity and movement
Agenda
What is Trimble SCS900
Site Controller Software?
Who uses SCS900
Trimble Site Positioning System
software portfolio
Applications and functions
User interface and experience
We will take a tour of SCS900
 Applications
Surface topos and pre-construction
Create initial models
Error check models vs. design
Establish cut/fill areas for planning and scheduling
Daily, weekly, monthly progress volume topos
 Applications

Stockpile and borrow pit volumes

Surface areas, areas, and lengths/distances
Subgrade, grade, and thickness checks
As-built measurements
 SCS900 Core Functions
Site infrastructure setup
Base, rover, and radio setup
Site calibration, establish/maintain control
Quality assurance/quality control
Check grade and thickness
As-builts
Site management
Stake-out
Progress measurements and volumes
Machine and personnel scheduling
 SCS900 Advanced Functions
Roading Module key features
Full alignment geometry
Staking of roadway features, catch
points, subgrades
Station, offset, cut/fill
Advanced Measurement Module
captures additional information with
the measurement
Photos, dimensions, conditions,
material types
Point and line offsets
Cross section pickup
Measure control networks
Agenda
What is Trimble SCS900
Site Controller Software?
Who uses SCS900
Trimble Site Positioning System
software portfolio
Applications and functions
User interface and experience
We will take a tour of SCS900
SCS900 User Interface
Optimized for using outdoors
Large buttons for finger use
Customizable real-time information bars
SCS900 User Interface
Bold clear colors make it easy to see
Easy to understand info graphics
SCS900 User Experience
The home screen is the map screen
Graphical interface and command center
 SCS900 User Experience
All functions are available in three finger taps or less
 SCS900 User Experience
Optimized workflows
Rover setup on one
screen

Easy finger tap use

Big buttons
Drag and drop
Flick, scroll and pan
Agenda
What is Trimble SCS900
Site Controller Software?
Who uses SCS900
Trimble Site Positioning System
software portfolio
Applications and functions
User interface and experience
We will take a tour of SCS900
Questions?