EPIC SOLUTIONS
M7 Monitoring DLS
Cutting-Edge Data Logging from a Proven Pavement Marking Industry Innovator.
A Highway Data Logging & Monitoring System
created to be compatible, capable, and versatile with providing compliance and accountability.
Purpose of Data Logging Systems (DLS)
Data Logging Systems provide real-time monitoring of road marking applications, ensuring compliance with required specifications and full transparency. This enables verification that requested and paid-for work is performed correctly.
Definition of DLS
A Data Logging System tracks application and environmental data during road marking operations. It records when, where, and how markings are applied, confirming adherence to required standards.
Reporting Capabilities
DLS solutions generate digital maps of road markings, document product usage, and log GPS-based data. Reporting features allow users to review any road section via map or database, providing comprehensive access to all relevant information.
Compatible with any Brand Striping Truck
Convert or Upgrade existing trucks or Design new Rigs around the M7 DLS
- Including Popular Brands – MRL, MB, Arrow, EZ-Liner, JCL
- Monitoring Capabilities – Calibrate, Inventory Fill Level Set up, Speed, Mil Rates, Pressure, Temperature, PSI, etc.
Compatible Materials
• PAINT
• EPOXY/POLY
• THERMOPLASTIC
• MMA
Measurement Sensor Types
• Flow
• Stroke
• Laser
• Weight
Real-Time Inventory Management
reduce material and glass bead waste
- Save thousands of dollars in material and glass bead costs due to real time DLS monitoring
- See “real-time” material usage via Laptop or touchscreen monitor
- Allows operator to control material usage and alerts out-of-spec conditions
- Track your application costs
Easy Troubleshooting
- Ensure that your crews meet contracted job specs
- Troubleshoot small variances before they become serious
Compliance/Accountability Monitoring & Analysis
Provides real-time application rates on the roads
- Ensures Job Specs are met
- Confirm mil-rates & bead retro-reflectivity
- See all parameters of application
- Speed, pressure, temperatures, humidity, etc.
Data Analytics
- Detailed Job History
- Easy problem resolution (via GPS Mapping / Tracking of material and beads
- Example: Select a location (via MAP) on a previously painted road and know all aspects of what occurred at that crosshair location.
GPS Mapping
The GPS system capabilities allow you to track exactly where you are on the job and on the map. The PLC computes data and maps it out for you to use. Manage striping jobs more effectively with this revolutionary technology.
Epic Solutions Data Logging System (M7)
Component Choices
What Type of Pavement Marking Truck do you own?
How is the material monitored?
Thermoplastic Trucks
Measures material via Pressure Sensor or Laser, via Temperature of Thermoplastic, and Pump RPM.
- Monitor pounds applied by gun
- Monitor pressure, temperature, pump RPM
- Calibration done by weighing material or via laser
- Epic Pressure Sensor Analyzer Patented by Epic Solutions
Paint / Epoxy / PolyUrea / MMA Trucks
Airless (High Pressure) Pumps
Material is monitored/measured via:
LINEAR LASER STROKE SENSOR – Laser measured based on distance of stroke. Patented by Epic Solutions.
- Mil rates are much more accurate.
- Multiple readings per piston stroke.
- Accurate within 2-3 skips vs. 10-15 skips with your standard stroke system.
- Reads pump 20x per cycle vs. 2x per cycle on the standard stroke sensor systems
STROKE SENSOR offered as a substitute if requested.
- Each pump stroke is measured by a sensor that relays a signal to the PLC.
- Cost effective option, not 100% accurate as pumps wear over time and could dispense more/less than what operator enters.
Pressurized (low pressure) Diaphragm Pumps
FLOW-BY-GUN
- Sensor is inline (after the filter, before the gun)
- Improved mil rates
- Accurate within 2 skips vs. 10-15 skips with your standard stroke system
- Works great with water-based coatings.
DLS Sensors & Brain Box
- GPS
- Surface
- Ambient/Humidity
- M7 Control Box
Inventory Management
Reduce material waste, save thousands in material and glass bead costs due to real-time GPS monitoring.
- Know application rates where the material is being applied via various EPIC sensors on the truck.
- The Epic DLS allows the operator to real-time-control material usage.
- Fill beads and material from one screen.
- Multiple tanks can be filled simultaneously
- Batch information can be recorded and saved for material
- If material fails, track the individual batch that failed.
Bead Tanks (Retro-reflectivity)
ON THE JOB BEAD REFLECTIVITY -MADE EASY!
- Specialized load cells monitor weight in bead tank(s)
- Inside mounts / outside mounts make replacements straight forward
- Sensors measure volume in tank(s)
- Calibration easily verified
- Weights and measures
Why an Epic Solutions Data Logging System?
#1 Rated Tech Service and Experience
- Many of the Epic Solutions employees started their careers on paint trucks (and worked for striping contractors); we understand the importance & urgency of the Striping Contractor & DOT (municipality).
- Our customers tell us our support and post-sale follow up far exceeds that of our competition. You call, we answer!
ONE-STOP-SHOP COMPANY
Pavement Marking Equipment & Solutions!
That’s all we do.
- Timing Systems, Data Loggers,
- Camera Systems,
- Bead Guns, Gun Raisers,
- Tape Applicators (and removers),
- Thermoplastic Equipment,
- Vac Systems,
- MMA Equipment,
- Top 5 Graco Distributor, etc.
Staff Training
EPIC’s staff can help your staff with all aspects of pavement marking.
Timing System Compatibility
Suitable for Many Skip Timing Systems. Our M7 Data Logging System is compatible with any timing system. No need to replace your working skip timer.
The Most Cost Effective Data Logging System
- Our Annual Data Logging Fee / Subscription Costs are Typically Less than The Competition.
- Cloud Based Data Storage Fee only
- Customers own Data, not DLS manufacturers
EASY ON-THE-ROAD MONITORING
The PLC makes calculations, analyzes data and sends reports to the computer screen in the cab of the truck, so the driver can effectively manage the use of materials while driving down the road. Reports can be programmed to provide data tailored to your needs, the present job or your equipment. Reports can be printed on a portable printer.
Real-time monitoring inside the truck
Condensed Run Screen Option
M7 Systems were designed to better control the efficient use of paint and materials, saving time and money when striping paved surfaces. These versatile controls let you decide from a wide array of measurements.
M7 integrated controls incorporate today’s striping equipment with tomorrow’s technology. The M7 patented system is the only monitoring system in the United States that measures all material usage based on weight. It brings truck data in real time to a PLC, programmable logic controller, so that the driver can maintain proper application rates and adherence to specifications.
If you can’t monitor your costs, you can’t control them. The M7 Monitoring System tells you what materials you are using and what you have left in REAL TIME! It does not simulate the use of material, as do competitive products. The M7 gives you accurate, reliable information to use in managing roadway striping jobs.
The Versatile M7 Monitoring System
- Can be mounted on both pressurized and airless systems
- Laptop computer utilizes Windows operating system
- Exportability of data to Excel spreadsheet, floppy or scandisk to analyze at a later time, or for DDL reporting purposes
- Guns are active when solenoid is energized
- Striping will continue in the event monitoring system is off or down
- Runs on 12 volt system
- Developed by engineers and contractors with many years of field experience
- Is another quality, innovative product from EPIC SOLUTIONS
- Improves safety and keeps workers out of harm’s way
- Portable 8 1/2″ x 11″ printer for hard copy option
- GPS Option
GPS Capabilities
The GPS system capabilities allows you to track exactly where you are on the job and on the map. The PLC computes data and maps it out for you to use. Manage striping jobs more effectively with this revolutionary technology.
How it Works
KEY BENEFITS
WEIGHT-BASED MATERIAL MEASUREMENT
The M7 patented system is the only system of its kind in the U.S. It records the actual weight of material in your tanks. Load cells are installed under each tank to record the live weight of the system tanks at all times.
DUAL MEASUREMENT
In addition to the load cells that measure weight, the M7 provides for the alternative method of counting the number of strokes the pump performs and the amount of material used per stroke. It also gathers data on weight and strokes per gun, distance traveled, line width and length per gun, ambient temperature, surface temperature, humidity, dew point, and product temperature.
REAL-TIME MEASUREMENT
The operator monitors what is happening in REAL TIME — RIGHT NOW! There is no need to stop to check tanks. The driver knows how much material is being used and how much is left in the tanks with very precise measurements. This feature alone can get jobs done faster, as well as improving your safety records.
ACCURATE AND RELIABLE
The M7 uses the best load cells, sending the most precise and reliable data to the operator, saving time and money. Because it measures actual material used, not estimates or projections, the M7′s output is accurate to the fraction of a gallon or pound.
PROGRAMMABLE ANALYSIS
The Programmable Logic Controller, PLC, receives and analyzes data for easy retrieval on the driver’s laptop. The many measurements, along with specific calculations and analyses, can be tailored to your specific jobs or situations. All of these measurements can be used to calculate points of beads per gallon, paint line thickness in mils or anything else relevant to your job.
ULTIMATE OPERATOR CONTROL
The M7 Monitoring System is a way to really get any job under control. You can set up your own information needs for easy viewing, allowing for troubleshooting before small variances from specifications become serious problems. You can stick to those specs, have data for reports later, and modify settings as you go along. Less time saves money.
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER
The programmable logic controller, or PLC, is the brains of the system. It receives data, computes it, calculates what you need to know, and reports it. These versatile controls let you decide from a wide array of measurement tools and calculations, i.e. ‘programmable.’ It can control 3 guns, 6 guns or up to 24 guns. It works on pressurized or airless striping equipment and runs on 12 volts of electricity.
The load cells send data to the PLC that analyzes data and makes calculations quickly. Then it sends the findings to an Excel file on a laptop computer in the cab of the truck. You can even get a portable printer to make hard copies and prepare DSL reports.
GPS CAPABILITIES
The GPS system capabilities allow you to track exactly where you are on the job and on the map. The PLC computes data and maps it out for you to use. Manage striping jobs more effectively with this revolutionary technology.