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Leica MC1200 Universal Machine Control
Fast, robust, modular and reliable – Leica sets the new standard for Machine Control Systems.

2. MC1200 Contents MC1200 – History MC1200 – System Overview
MC1200 – Field of Applications
MC1200 – Options
MC1200 – Key Customer Profiles
MC1200 – Top 21 Features
MC1200 – Competitive Analysis
MC1200 – Outlook
MC1200 – Ordering
MC1200 – Sales Collateral
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3. MC1200 – History What and why is it?
Increase reliability
Increase performance
Reduce complexity
Reduce inventory
What
MC1200 is the NEW Leica Geosystems Machine Control System for Graders, Dozers and Pavers
Why
MC1200 has been developed to:
Eliminate product overlaps
Simplify installation
Increase availability
Increase flexibility
Deliver ONE system for mulitple applications
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4. MC1200 – History Improvements compared to SonicMaster / GS496
Feature
SonicMaster
GS496
MC1200
Brand
Laser Alignment
MOBA
Leica Geosystems
Look & Feel
Old-fashioned
Uninspired
State of the art, futuristic
MMI
Graphic Display
2 Rotary Knobs
Toggles/Buttons
Numeric Display
Buttons
Multi-Sticks
Softkeys
Hardkeys
Control Channels
3 including Sideshift 2
3 (4 in future); Sideshift
Remote Controls
None
Multisticks on levers
Masterswitch
3D Upgrade
GradeStar GPS/TPS
LMGS-G GPS/TPS
GradeStar v5.0 GPS/TPS
Communication
Analog
CAN bus
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5. MC1200 – System Overview Dozer Configuration
e.g. MC1200 on Liebherr 724Dozer
with Dual Laser on Power Mast
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6. MC1200 – System Overview Grader Configuration
e.g. MC1200 on CAT 14H Grader
with Dual Laser on Manual Mast
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7. MC1200 – Field of applications Cross Slope (only)
Rough sub-base, country-, forest roads
Automatic cross-slope control across the centre of the blade or in relation to the manually controlled height side
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8. MC1200 – Field of applications Ultrasonic and cross slope
Fine grading with reference (string line, curb stone, other lane, ...) of e.g. roads, highways, walkways, small squares/courts ...
One side height control with reference (string or ground) other side automatic or manual cross-slope control
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9. MC1200 – Field of applications Dual Ultrasonic
Fine grading with reference (string line, curb stone, other lane, ...) of e.g. roads, highways, walkways, small squares/courts ...
Both sides height control with reference (string or ground)
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10. MC1200 – Field of applications Dual Laser
Squares/courts – Surfaces with same slope in one or two directions, e.g. rollfields (airport), sports fields, parking areas, ...
Automatic control at each position, free working within the laser range
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11. MC1200 – Options Tailor your customer’s solution
Ultrasonic
Laser
Rough Earthmoving
MUS1200
“Tri-Sonic CAN“
MLS1200
“5 Channel CAN“
Fine Grading
Sonic-Ski®
LS-250
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12. MC1200 – Options MUS1200 (Tri-Sonic)
Wide range
Triangulation  Side-Shift
On-grade/on-line indicators
Up/down buttons for height adjustment from blade
Adjustable to ground/string/edge mode
Temperature compensation for higher accuracy
Accuracy: ± 2mm (± 0.08“)
Working range: cm (15-99“)
Optimal: 60cm (24“)
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13. MC1200 – Options MLS1200 (5 Channel Receiver)
Works with visible/invisible beam
Works in bright sunlight and darkness
Supports fine-mode and wide-mode for rough applications
Supports easy clamp-on mount
CAB Constant Accuracy Band  ensures that accuracy remains the same independent of distance to laser transmitter
Accuracy: ± 4mm (± 0.16“)
Capture range: 20cm (7.75“)
Working range: 300m (980 feet)
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14. MC1200 – Options Sonic-Ski
Sonic-Ski
Multiple ultrasonic oscillators (5 for distance, a 6th for temp. compensation)
Adjustable to ground/string mode
Averaging in ground mode (3 of 5 oscillators)  reduces irregulations
String mode: oscillator nearest to string is used  allows working across entire sensor width w/o automatic side-shift
Accuracy: ± 2mm (± 0.08“) across entire width
Capture range (width): 25cm (10“), industry leading
Working range: cm (10-39“)
Optimal: 30-40cm (12-16“)
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15. MC1200 – Options LS-250 Linear laser receiver
Works with red light and infrared emitters
No fixed working point as multi channel receivers
Free assignment and change of working point within entire capture range
Accuracy: ± 1mm (± 0.04“)
Capture range: 22cm (8.7“)
Working range: 250m (820 feet)
Explanations / Comments:
Multi-channel-receivers in current use have the following disadvantages: Their working point is fixed at the middle of the receiving window and these receivers can only do a rough detection of the changing value in a few ranges.
To change the working point the detector must be adjusted mechanically or the adjustment will be done by an additional electrical mast.
At the LS-250 each receiving cell is evaluated separately and makes it possible to assign and change the working point free within the receiving range.
Every change will be recognized with an accuracy of 1 mm. Only in this way you can realize a proportional control according to the value of deviation.
An additional electrical mast or mast control is not necessary.
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16. MC1200 – Key Customer Profiles Favoring MC1200
Wide range of operations and machinery
Value to a common system
Minimizes operator training/re-training
Side-Shift critical applications – roads
Multiple brands of machinery
Value to Leica as an independent supplier
Challenges OEM solutions
Diverse group of operators
Value to interactive MMI, language options
Interested in 3D applications
Value to simple plug&play 3D solution, GPS or TPS
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17. MC1200 – Top 22 Features Features and Benefits
Interchangeability
Multiple calibrations
Identical MMI
Minimum number of spares
Integrated indicators
Multi-Sticks + Master Switch
Cross-Coupling
Side-Shift
Auto-Calibration
Self-Diagnosis
Interactive menus
CAN bus
One type connectors
Sensor section
100% slope
Hydraulics
Height sensor memory
3D upgrade path
Sealed parts
Laptop programmable
Auto-Seek mode
Power management
The details
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18. Top 22 Features: # 1 Interchangeability
Benefit
Same core system is able to be installed on Graders, Dozers and Pavers
Continuous, Leica branded solution on complete machine fleet
High brand recognition value on site
Easier maintenance for customers, dealers and support personnel
Less stock volume at the dealers
One solution only has to be promoted/marketed/sold
Explanations / Comments:
The identification with one brand on site shouldn‘t be underestimated. Contractors and operators like to identify themselves with the product. MC1200 makes it easy to install the same components across all machines, on the entire fleet.
Also for the competition, other contractors, etc. it simply looks impressive if a complete fleet has the same look.
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19. Top 22 Features: # 2 Multiple calibrations
Benefit
MC1200 can store multiple calibration sets
Allows to move panel and controller to another pre-wired machine to continue work with minimum downtime
Only that machine of the fleet that needs control has to have a panel and controller, this reduces costs for the customer and makes packages of “pre-wiring components“ attractive
MC1200 can be factory pre-configured for most common machine types, this reduces installation time
Downtime of machines in repair or service can be eliminated
CAT 140H
John Deere 870D
Champion 720A
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20. Top 22 Features: # 3 Identical MMI (Man-Machine-Interface)
Benefit
Same MMI for Grader, Dozer and Paver applications
One time training only, this reduces installations costs for following MC1200s
No need to learn more than one system, operators need to remember one handling only
Operator can move between machines and immediately work efficiently
Faster spread around of ease-of-use message between operators, and, operators become teachers soon
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21. Top 22 Features: # 4 Minimum number of spares
Benefit
Only one set of spare parts required
Complete fleet can be maintained as the components are identical
Reduces stock volume at the dealer
Attractive bundles can be offered esp. to contractors owning a fleet
Faulty component is serviced while machine keeps going
Spare controller can be loaded with fleet machine‘s calibrations  no further calibration is required in case of changing the controller  “plug and grade“
Operator becomes 1st level support by simply doing “replace & try“
Only one additional spare cable enables to check all other sensor cables
Operator independently can check whether a cable or a sensor is faulty
There‘s always enough space to store one spare cable on the machine
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22. Top 22 Features: # 5 Integrated indicators
Benefit
MC1200 panel includes up/down indicators on both sides of the display and left/right across the top of the display
Indication of up/down of both sides of the blade and indication of left/right for direction of travel indication at one spot
Light-bars are also generally mounted above the operator’s normal viewing zone (he looks down towards the bottom corners of the blade while operating). The MC1200 display is mounted directly onto or besides the centre console, giving him clear indication within his field of view.
Light intensity of indicators can be varied from very bright to dull
Allows to work in different light conditions and night operation
 Trimble Lightbars:
In operator‘s view to blade?
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23. Top 22 Features: # 6 Multi-Sticks + Master Switch
Benefit
Remote control
No change in operator‘s common working process
No need to release the control levers
Automatic/manual, offsets and set points are remote controlled
Easy installation, just replace the lever knobs with the multi-sticks
Master Switch for automation of all channels
Topcon Smart Switches:
Finger contortion?
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24. Top 22 Features: # 7 Cross-Coupling
Benefit
MC1200 offers correct parallel blade control through cross-coupling
Both cylinders raise or lower at the same time
No delay between height and tilt movement results in significantly smoother and faster operation
No “washboard effect“ across the blade width
No dipping of the blade below design height
Explanations / Comments:
This means that if an operator has a cross slope of 2% set, and he lifts the left cylinder, the right cylinder immediately begins to lift at the same time. Competitors’ systems lift the right cylinder only after the left cylinder has stopped lifting or with a delay. The main problem with this is that the cylinders are not located at the extreme edges of the blade, so as the left cylinder lifts and the right cylinder stays in place, the extreme right edge of the blade actually dips below the design height until the right cylinder is lifted. MC1200 operates cross-coupling correctly, eliminating this error.
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25. Top 22 Features: # 8 Side-Shift
Benefit
Lateral blade control
Unique feature to Leica Geosystems
Patented feature of MC1200
Utilises a third valve to control the blade in the lateral direction to keep it on track
Allows to precisely cut batters, grade crowns, etc. automated
Operators can even more concentrate on spreading material
2D control gets a “3rd dimension“
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26. Top 22 Features: # 9 Auto-Calibration
Benefit
Automatic calibration of “minimum pulse“
Takes only a couple of minutes to calibrate the hydraulics of the machine fully automatic, by pressing a few buttons only
Installers don‘t need to get off the machine to do the calibration, this is often an important safety issue on site and is very comfortable
Even unexperienced installers can easily carry out professional hydraulic calibrations with hardly any chance for mistakes
Manual calibration of “minimum pulse“
MC1200 supports the preference of experienced support or operational personnel to calibrate the hydraulics manually
Can be carried out even if no Cross Slope sensor is installed
Allows calibration in case auto-cal can‘t be done because of vibrations around the machine
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27. Top 22 Features: # 10 Self-Diagnosis
Benefit
MC1200 includes self-diagnosis function
MC1200 gives clear indication on failed components and displays on panel nature of the failure and affected parts, this makes error diagnostics much more user friendly
MC1200 becomes on-site trouble-shooter, this reduces downtime
MC1200 becomes your 1st level supporter
MC1200 educates operators to give significant information about the problem, instead of just complaining
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28. Top 22 Features: # 11 Interactive menus
Benefit
Intelligent user menus
Intelligence provides messages displayed on the panel, that guide operators while using the system
Depending on the situation, screens or selections pop up to support operators, e.g. when swapping from laser to ultra-sonic
This automation avoids errors and reduces unintended use
This increases system stability and ensures continuous workflow
Up to three languages are be stored, where English and German are fixed and a 3rd one is optional
Easy “Sepp to Pepe“ Switch
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29. Top 22 Features: # 12 CAN bus Feature Benefit
MC1200 uses CAN (Controller Area Network) bus technology to connect all components
Short cable ways between components, this simplifies installation
Real time data transfer, this ensures reliable and fast data
No errors caused by voltage drop
Multiple operation due to network communication
High flexibility means no problem of future extension of the system
Better error analysis
Worldwide acceptance of CAN technology means long availability
If one network part is defect the network is still able to operate
Digital data transfer + short cables
Outstanding protection against interferences
Allows to store backups of settings and calibration
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30. Top 22 Features: # 13 One type connectors
Benefit
MC1200 uses same connector type for complete CAN bus line
Only one cable type is required to connect the CAN components
Deformation of contacts caused by connecting wrong plugs are out of question
Installation gets much easier: each sensor has a male and a female plug  just enter the right cable end
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31. Top 22 Features: # 14 Sensor section
Benefit
Optimal filter and adjustment for slope and rotation sensors
Eliminating influences of force of acceleration (acceleration/latency of machine, rotation of blade)
Eliminating influences of shocks on the blade
This means the sensors compensate the jerky movements of the blade
This results in a fast, but smooth control
This results in a homogeneous surface without “washboards“ or steps between the lanes
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32. Top 22 Features: # 15 100% slope Feature Benefit
Slope sensors (cross fall and main fall) are able to work on slopes up to 100%, that is 45°
Graders and Dozers can work even on steep embankments, shoulders, etc.
No waiting for excavators doing slopes normally
Increased accuracy on projects with big longitudinal gradients, because sensors are not measuring close to working range
Grader can use its mechanical flexibility
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33. Top 22 Features: # 16 Hydraulics
Benefit
MC1200 works with a variety of hydraulic systems
Customers can upgrade to MC1200, but keep expensive hydraulic components
Big contractors easily can equipe sub-contactors‘s machines with same system, this reduces spares and training efforts
MC1200 allows to operate current and voltage controlled systems.
Low latency of hydraulic block
Low latency means high performance and fast reaction
Immediate response on blade corrections, this means no waves or steps in the surface
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34. Top 22 Features: # 17 Height sensor memory
Benefit
MC1200 has automatic sensor memory function
Settings for slope, laser or ultrasonic are stored and recalled whenever sensor is connected
Allows to swap sensors from left to right blade side
Allows to easily interchange sensors, e.g. rough grading to fine grading  Trisonic to Sonic-Ski
Allows to use right sensor according to application and easily change between applications such as change from stringline sensing to laser plane grading or sonic sensing left edge to right edge
Two equal sensors can have different settings
Perfect for machines with different hydraulic circuit speeds such as Dozers
Allows to calibrate both circuits for optimal performance
Explanation / Comment:
In case two laser receivers are used to control the “lift circuit“ and the “tilt circiut“ of the Dozer, they need to have different settings for the different circuit speeds.
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35. Top 22 Features: # 18 3D upgrade path
Benefit
MC1200 is ready for 3D
Customers are investing in their future, can always upgrade
Additional 3D components just need to be plugged in
No change on MC1200
Because of the CAN interface all data are digitally available, this results in very low latencies and high data robustness
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36. Top 22 Features: # 19 Sealed parts
Benefit
Panel, controller and sensors are all sealed (= filled with jelly) or coated
No problems caused by rain, humidity, etc.
No problems caused by vibrations, jerks
Longer life of parts
Less machine downtime
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37. Top 22 Features: # 20 Laptop programmable
Benefit
Firmware upload via laptop
Allows to establish maintenance contracts
This generates additional business
Future upgrades can be sold
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38. Top 22 Features: # 21 Auto-Seek mode
Benefit
Laser receiver looks automatically for laser plane and adjusts height to centre of receiver (in combination with Power Mast)
Operators don‘t need to guess where the laser plane is, just press a button  done
Laser receiver is vertically positioned in the centre of its range to allow maximum use in the first place
Comfortable in-cabin height adjustment without the need to adjust manually outside the cabin
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39. Top 22 Features: # 22 Power management
Benefit
MC1200 supports advanced power management
Increases on-board safety due to integrated fuses: from a certain cable length onwards fuses have to be used either integrated in the cables or in a different way. MC1200 uses standard fuses known from the car industry.
MCB1200 controller supports “smart power down“, that is an adjustable time defined for system shut down even after ignition is off
Allows proper 3D computer‘s shut down: after ignition off, controller sends corresponding CAN message to PC. This message enables 3D software to send out OS shut down command. This avoids discharging the machine‘s battery.
Allows comfortable connection to ignition and on/off switch, wiring is simplified
Allows easier power connection of Power Mast
Cables come with open ends (industry standard crimp connectors)
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40. Top 22 Features Conclusion
MC1200 offers 22 Features, no other system on the market can claim that
More than 21 Features means 
MC1200 is
“The System“ for
the 21st Century
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41. MC1200 – Competitive Analysis Comparison based on MC1200 features – 1 of 3
Trimble GCS / Blade Pro
Topcon System 5 1
Interchangeability
Common on all machines
Blade Pro, GCS500, GCS600 for Graders
GCS21, GCS300, GCS400 for Dozers
Screed Pro for Pavers
Different panels for Graders and Dozers due to single or dual control 2
Multiple calibrations
Possible ? 3
MMI + Architecture
Large Graphic Display, Softkeys, Hardkeys
Separate panel and controller
Small Numeric Displays, Toggles, Buttons
All-in-one panel
Small graphic Display, Rotary Knobs (2)
Big all-in-one panel 4
Spares
Only one set of spares
Different cable types on BP 5
Indicators
Integrated in panel, in operator‘s field of view
Lightbars, problems: too bright 6
Remote Controls
Multisticks on levers
None
Remote switches below lever knobs  finger contortion?
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42. MC1200 – Competitive Analysis Comparison based on MC1200 features – 2 of 3
Trimble GCS / Blade Pro
Topcon System 5 7
Performance
Cross-Coupling ? 8
Control Channels
3 (3rd for Side-Shift), 4 in future 2
Ease of use
Auto-calibration
Self-diagnosis
Interactive menus
None 12
CAN bus
All sensors in CAN line
CGS  CAN
Blade Pro  analog 13
Connector type
One for male, one for female 14
Sensors
Accurate readings across whole range
Positive/no/negative signal generation 15
Slope range
100%
GCS 100% 16
Hydraulics
Low latency, fast response
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43. MC1200 – Competitive Analysis Comparison based on MC1200 features – 3 of 3
Trimble GCS / Blade Pro
Topcon System 5 17
Sensor memory
For slope, 2x laser, 2x ultrasonic ? 18
3D upgrade
GPS/TPS GradeStar for Graders and Dozers
Simple add-on
BladePro 3D GPS/TPS on Blade Pro
SiteVision/GCS900 (GPS only) on GCS500
Panel replacement
mm-GPS, 3Di-GPS, 3D-LPS 19
Sealed parts
All components
Sonic Tracker only 20
Laptop setup
CAN2Flash
Yes 21
Auto-Seek
No guessing, no lucky hits 22
PWR mgmt
Comfortable intelligence
None
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44. MC1200 – Outlook Now & soon Now September How Followed by
MC1200 ready for Graders with Sonic-Ski and LS-250 laser receiver (for fine grading)
September
+ ready for Dozers (calibration, dual sensitivity)
+ ready for 3D
+ incl. Side-Shift
+ Power Mast
+ MUS1200 (Tri-Sonic CAN) and MLS1200 (CAB 3860 CAN) for rough earthmoving
How
Firmware upgrade
Followed by
Improvements  Your input required!
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45. MC1200 – Ordering Package numbers and delivery
747373, MC1200, Cross Slope System, (CSS)
747374, MC1200, Cross Slope System & Sonic Ski (SS)
747375, MC1200, Cross Slope System & Dual SS
747376, MC1200, Cross Slope System & Laser Sensor (LS) & Manual Mast (MM)
747377, MC1200, Cross Slope System & Dual (LS & MM)
747378, MC1200, Cross Slope System & Dual (SS & LS & MM)
747379, MC1200, Cross Slope System & Dual (SS & LS & Power Mast)
 For simplified order process, these package numbers should be ordered via configurator. The configurator will be ready in September ’05.
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46. MC1200 – Ordering Package numbers and delivery
Package delivery
For orders of a Complete MA-System mark “Complete Delivery” in the SAP order
This ensures that all parts of the complete system are delivered as one package
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47. MC1200 – Sales Collateral Your ideas & wishes
Topic
Description
Priority
Stickers
Leica or product named stickers for Grader‘s main boom, masts, cabin‘s back window (transparent), etc. 1
Clothing: overalls, safety wests/jackets, caps 2
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48. “Can you sell it?“ ALL: “Yes, we can!“
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