the Völkel
Navigator
One system for different applications:
- CCC-Navigator (single drum roller)
- logistic-Navigator (Asphalt supply chain)
- PAVE-Navigator (paver)
- CCC-A-Navigator (Asphalt roller)
The Völkel Navigator is THE intuitive assistance system for comprehensive compaction control for earthworks and asphalt construction.
When paving asphalt, it is important that the compaction work is done within a certain temperature window. Here the Völkel Navigator supports the installation team in which the paver and several rollers are networked in a data cloud.
The navigator display shows the measurement values true to scale in the construction drawing.
Our GNSS modem transmits the compaction data directly to the web server via mobile radio. They are available for access in encrypted form. The data is accessed via the Internet with a PC or laptop (e. g. in the construction office) by using the CompactDoc software. Alternatively, the data can be transported using a USB stick.
The PC software CompactDoc is used to prepare the compaction work on the construction project, as well as the analysis and comprehensive evaluation of the construction project, e.g. as a measurement protocol according to CCC guidelines. Export functions are supporting the further data processing.
CCC, PAVE, CCC-A and
Logistic Navigator
The perfect interaction of the Völkel navigators via the Völkel cloud
- Networking of: asphalt mixing plant, trucks, feeder/paver and rollers
- New: Illustration of the asphalt supply chain on the construction site
- New: Scan the QR code or interface to the scale on the asphalt mixing plant
- The Völkel Cloud uses all currently available mobile phone networks
- Machine sensor preparation available separately
Components of the Völkel-Navigator (ccc, PAVE, ccc-A)
1. Navigator-kid
- consisting of navigator display and GNSS receiver with modem in a robust hard-shell case
- can be used flexibly and universally in pavers, asphalt and single drum rollers
- networking of all integrated machines via the cloud server
2. set-up package
- independent of manufacturer and machine
- can be retrofitted without any problem
- can be extended in a modular fashion
3. PC-Software CompactDoc
- real time remote data access with a PC via cloud server
- Establishment of the construction site before the start of construction
- administration/control
- analysis and documentation
- remote diagnosis and maintenance
Clear separation of set-up package and Navigator kit
Due to the clear separation between navigator set and set-up package, a system (consisting of navigator display and GNSS receiver with modem) can be used on various set-uped machines.
Navigator-kid
The Navigator display can be installed and removed in a few simple operations using a quick-change unit. The GNSS receiver with modem is positioned precisely and quickly using powerful magnets.
Navigator-Display
GNSS receiver with Modem
robust hard-shell case
PAVE-kid
Völkel also offers the PAVE kit for the paver.
It includes the lowerable sensor carrier with surface temperature sensor and an optional weather station.
The GNSS receiver and modem can be attached by magnet to the sensor carrier.
SENSOR carrier
Image with pre-assembled asphalt surface temperature sensor, weather station and GNSS receiver with modem.
Asphalt surface temperature sensor
The surface temperature sensor is installed at the end of the easy-to-mount and lowerable sensor carrier. This measures the surface temperature behind the sceed precisely and it operates entirely without any moving parts.
- Measurement single pixel width ≤ 25cm
- Measuring width, approx. 13 metres
(typical installation height 3.8 metres) - Measuring angle 120°
- Measuring range -50…300°C
- Precision ± 2%
- International Protection Marking IP 69k
- Operating temperature range - 40…85°C
- No moving parts
- WxHxD: 94x80x28mm
Weatherstation (optional)
The wind and the ambient temperature have the most significant influence on the cooling of the asphalt. The local weather station measures wind strength, temperature, relative humidity and air pressure.
Alternatively, weather data can be called up from the Internet.
set-up package
The set-up package includes all permanently installed parts and can be installed on any desired machine, irrespective of the manufacturer of the vehicle. Machine-specific settings are saved in the intelligent node.
Variable and modular, depending on the machine and the need:
Intelligent node
The intelligent node connects all parts of the navigator. All machine-specific settings are saved in the node. This makes it easy to change the navigator from machine to machine.
Compaction sensor (Earthwork) / Vibration and oscillation sensor (Asphalt)
Quick-change display mount
Asphalt Temperature sensor
The asphalt temperature sensor can be attached to the asphalt roller or alternatively several times at different places on the paver (e.g. hopper, floor in front of the screed, conveyor belt etc.). It can also be installed on a hopper or on a conveyor belt. The data transfer to the PAVE Navigator takes place via Bluetooth.
Asphalt Temperature sensor pro
The asphalt temperature sensor Pro is attached to the hopper of the paver or to the feeder (data will be transferred to the PAVE navigator via Bluetooth). It transmits the temperature of the asphalt in the hopper before, during and after delivery.
Cable tension sensor (paver)
For measuring the width of the screed. The additional width measurement complements the temperature measurement of the surface temperature sensor. This enables the exact representation of the temperatures in the edge areas of the layed asphalt. It also prevents external temperatures to become mixed, if two asphalt pavers are installed next to each other.
If you use the CCC-A Navigator for the rolling team next to the Pave Navigator, the width measurement can be used to isolate the seemingly insufficiently compressed edge areas, that results from the overlapping driving style of the roller drivers.
GNSS-tracker for Asphalt-trucks
All trucks in an asphalt supply chain are equipped with a GNSS tracker to determine their position. The GNSS tracker can be permanently installed in the truck or it can be assigned to an asphalt truck (the power is then supplied via the vehicle's on-board voltage socket).
Active charging holder for the Logistic Navigator
The active charging bracket supplies the logistic navigator with power during the entire installation process and can be attached by using a clamp (on the right in the photo) or by a magnet holder.
Magnet holder for the Active charging holder of the Logistic Navigator
One system for all machines
Due to the intelligent node, which is included in every set-up, the navigator display receives all relevant machine information and is ready for immediate use.
In the CCC-Navigator Standard / T version, the same navigator display can be used flexibly and regardless of the manufacturer on single drum rollers, also on pavers and also on asphalt rollers.
Asphalt supply chain
The asphalt supply chain between the asphalt mixing plant and the construction site can be easily and safely mapped with the logistic navigator.
The Völkel Cloud links all machines, asphalt trucks and asphalt mixing plants which are involved in the paving process. The responsible persons on the construction site and in the mixing plant can react to new conditions in the inflow and outflow of the asphalt during the paving process. The delivery note is also transmitted digitally.
networked construction site
with the VÖLKEL-CLOUD and
the Compactdoc
Völkel-cloud
Networking of all machines, asphalt trucks and mixing plants via a neutral server with the Völkel-Cloud.
Stable wireless data transmission: the Völkel cloud uses the strongest of all national and international mobile radio networks which are available at the location.
compactdoc
The PC software CompactDoc is the all-in-one tool for transparency, analysis, remote maintenance and documentation.
The Völkel Cloud records all project-related user data, including geo-references, and evaluates and processes them using the CompactDoc.
You have control over all current construction projects via PC, mobile or laptop.
analysis and evaluation functions
- Statistics, measuring points, measuring value diagrams
- Comparison of compression / respectively temperature and stiffening data
- Comparison of data from paver and roller
- Customisable reporting functions, e. g. route scheme
- Export (CSV, KMZ)
- Documentation with detailed views and evaluations
Administration options on the construction site
- Remote function on the navigators on rollers and pavers
- Incorporation of CAD data and axis data
- Definition of setpoint and limit values
- Rights management
Automatic data synchronisation
Unified program and database
- Single drum roller
- Logistics
- Pavers and
- Asphalt roller
Screenshot (PC-SOftware) compactdoc
Report with route scheme
