Press Release

 

GOMACO’s New G22 Operating System Offers A Dual Language Option and Easy to Understand Interface

 

GOMACO provides the world with state-of-the-art technology for concrete paving. In 2001, the company introduced their proprietary G21 digital operating system. It was the answer to contractors’ requests for a simpler, more powerful control system that was adaptable to the industry’s changing technology. In 2007, GOMACO is revolutionizing their control system and has introduced the new G22 with a dual language option and easy to understand graphical display with colored pictograms depicting the machine’s functions. It is currently available on the GOMACO Commander III and GT-3400.

The G22 was built on the technology and user-friendliness of the G21 system and has improved on those features. The G22’s dual language option is available in both English and the customer’s language of choice. GOMACO’s control systems team can develop the G22 for all the major languages of the world.

Its operator interface has been redesigned to include colored screens with pictograms. The newly designed icons and colored graphical display make the G22 easy for the operator to understand and identify the various machine functions. Fourteen function buttons with bright, colored graphics provide the ultimate user-friendly operator experience.

The G22 display features the new TFT (Thin Film Transfer) flat panel technology with an anti-glare display screen and sensor-controlled backlight levels. It’s rugged, too. Its shock resistant construction protects it from dust, moisture and rain.

It has also simplified machine steering controls. The exclusive G22 provides push-button steering setup and trainable track steering when it’s interfaced with GOMACO “smart” cylinders. The controller allows the operator to teach the “smart” cylinders to set a desired degree of leg rotation, so the tracks do not strike any objects in minimum-clearance or zero-clearance requirements. The operator can override this setting at any time.

Advanced system diagnostics on the G22 automatically pinpoint and identify electrical circuit opens, shorts and fault codes to aid in troubleshooting. A bright yellow LED light alerts the operator and the G22 pinpoints the fault with a full explanation and recommended action. That means less downtime and a quicker uptime on service because the G22 actually helps eliminate costly service time searching for system problems.

The G22 controls interface with stringless technology/3D control systems. It has a true network architecture to enhance expandability and gives it the ability to communicate with external computer systems. Laptops can be connected for software updates, data monitoring and data logging capabilities. It can also be programmed with the optional auto-transition software system. The system allows the operator to automatically transition in and out of a “catch” or “spill” gutter. It automatically compensates for mold position in relationship to the stringline as a result of the slope changes.