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The PAVESET Grade Control System connects to existing controls on asphalt paving and milling machines. The system dispenses the need to set up string lines without sacrificing the accuracy of the finished product. The “string lines” are modeled in the computer’s memory - this alone allows significant productivity increases by reducing truck turnaround time and eliminating time usually taken to set up string lines. PAVESET operates on actual pavement thickness to be laid.  Instead of setting the string line, an operator can insert half of a runway into PAVESET before two men can set up 200 feet of string line! 

Software features

¨       Controlling computer is an HP1000 CX/ HP 200LX (weighing approx. 1 lb.) ¨       Built in tonnage calculator ¨       Sensitivity adjustments for reaction time and pulse strength ¨       Ability to pave variable depth, match variable depth, and operate as a matching sensor ¨       Ability to pre-program 25 paving lanes @ two miles long ¨       Surveying program is included with the software ¨       All files are in “.CSV” format, fully compatible with Microsoft Excel software		¨      String lines are modeled in the computer's memory ¨      Paving files can be interchanged ¨      On the move wheel    adjustment ¨       Compaction % adjustment ¨       Compatible with the Survey Profiler and RDS Survey Program

Thicknesses can be entered with corresponding stations, can be transferred from a spreadsheet , can be manually entered, or can be transferred from the PAVESET Road Design System (RDS). Once the data is acquired and the correct fill depths are entered, the actual paving operation is ready to commence. The paver operator simply enters the correct station, paver location, and paving direction (increasing or decreasing stations). Once connected to the paver, the Grade Control System controls the tow point hydraulics. The system uses the ground as its’ reference,  controlling one side or both sides of the paver. 

All thicknesses are entered as a “compacted thickness”. A compaction factor is added to each of these numbers to allow for the proper roll down of the material (i.e.,  25% compacted thickness of 0.10 ft. = 0.125 ft. loose thickness). A measuring wheel is used to track stationing, with all features monitored and adjusted as the paving operation proceeds. As the measuring wheel approaches the next survey point, the PAVESET Grade Control System pulses the tow point solenoids up or down, depending on thickness required at each station. A continuous rolling map of the thicknesses and stationing is displayed to monitor that the station and the loose depth placed is correct. 

PAVESET has been employed successfully  on over 75 FAA paving jobs within the U.S., and over 1000 projects worldwide. With the lease or purchase of the Grade Control System, a Paveset trainer is included. Paveset trainers have computer and survey skills for even the most complex paving operations. Paveset trainers have benefitted from working with contractors throughout the country, and have considerable knowledge of grade control and smooth paving operations.