Sakai America, Adairsville, Georgia, released in early March its new Echelon Mode for the Guardman® Automatic Brake Assist System. This feature, developed in response to customer feedback, further enhances the safety and efficiency of tandem asphalt rolling operations.
Guardman utilizes millimeter-wave radar or 3D LiDAR (depending on the model) to detect potential collisions with personnel or equipment, warn the operator progressively, and automatically brake to prevent accidents if needed. The new Echelon Mode builds upon this foundation by specifically addressing the unique challenges of echelon rolling.
Echelon Mode allows two SAKAI SW884 (79-inch) or SW994 (84-inch) asphalt rollers, equipped with Guardman, to operate in close proximity without generating false alarms but still protecting against collisions. The system intelligently monitors distance to the lead roller, ensuring that both operator warning and braking is only initiated when an imminent collision risk is detected.
Key features of Echelon Mode include:
- Optimized Tandem Rolling: Enables closer, more efficient echelon formation
- Reduced False Alarms: Minimizes unnecessary braking interruptions
- Enhanced Safety: Maintains the core Guardman functionality, providing reliable collision prevention
- Proximity Indicator: Provides operators with real-time feedback on the distance between rollers
- Easy Activation: Echelon Mode can be easily toggled on and off via the Guardman display screen with one button press
The Echelon Mode update is now available for SAKAI SW884 and SW994 asphalt rollers equipped with the Guardman automatic emergency braking system.
For more information, visit your local Sakai dealer.