Trimble Paving Control for Mills and Cold Planers

Optimise Milling for Smooth Sub-Surfaces

Traditional fixed-depth milling may meet resurfacing specifications, but it often leaves road smoothness improvements to the paver. With the Trimble PCS900 Paving Control System, you can mill at variable depths and slopes, eliminating undulations and preparing a smoother foundation for new asphalt.

When paired with a paver equipped with Trimble Roadworks or PCS900, the result is a significantly smoother road surface, reduced material usage, and faster project completion.

High Precision with Trimble Technology

Accurate milling starts with a high-quality 3D design model created in Trimble Business Center. The 3D design is displayed on the machine operator's in-cab screen, highlighting areas that are on, above, or below the target grade. Comparing the milling drum's actual position and slope with the digital design, the system automatically guides the drum to cut at the ideal depth and slope—without requiring stringlines or manual adjustments.

The PCS900 system allows you to handle transitions, super-elevated curves, variable drainage slopes, and longitudinal waves with ease, all while avoiding re-work.

Benefits of Advanced Control

• Smoother Base: Remove undulations and create a perfect surface for paving.
• Shorter Lane Closures: Trucks operate efficiently without the obstruction of stringlines or stakes.
• Reduced Machine Wear: Milling only to the required depth reduces fuel consumption and wear on cutting teeth.
• Lower Waste Removal Costs: Milling the minimum depth means fewer trucks and less expense to haul away material.
• Optimised Asphalt Use: Use less asphalt for the final surface by milling to exact specifications.

PRISM: Patented Trimble Active Tracking Technology

Trimble's patented active tracking technology ensures the total station remains locked on the on-machine target, guaranteeing millimetre-level control of the milling machine drum.

Trimble CB460 Control Box

The CB460 Control Box provides a real-time display of the drum's position relative to the 3D design or pre-set vertical offset, ensuring precise milling control.

Better Results, No Compromise

With the Trimble PCS900 system, you can achieve high-quality results faster:

• Eliminate re-work with precise control over depth and slope.
• Handle complex designs, including transitions, superelevations, and drainage slopes, in a single pass.
• Save time, material, and costs with fewer errors and improved efficiency.

Smarter Workflows, Greater Productivity

• Efficient Data Sharing: Transfer designs wirelessly using Trimble WorksManager Software—accessible on mobile devices.
• Real-Time Sync: Automatically send productivity data from the machine to the office using Trimble WorksOS Software.
• Simplified Updates: Seamlessly update 3D designs through the Trimble SNM941 Connected Site Gateway.