Drill to Elevation or Depth with Powerful Accuracy
Carlson Drill Grade is a machine control solution designed to help drill operators navigate and drill holes with greater precision and confidence. By providing accurate guidance directly in the cab, Drill Grade improves productivity while reducing reliance on traditional surveying workflows.
With real-time positioning and clear visual guidance, Carlson Drill Grade minimizes unnecessary survey time and associated field costs. Operators can drill to precise elevation or depth targets, improving consistency and overall operational efficiency across drilling operations.
Built on a familiar and flexible Carlson interface, Drill Grade integrates seamlessly into both single-machine and fleet environments, supporting scalable workflows and coordinated operations.
Key Features
- Consistent user interface across all Carlson machine control solutions
- Flexible, easy-to-use interface for operators of all experience levels
- Multiple viewing options including profile, section, and plan views
- Direct import from open CAD and Carlson platforms
- Support for DWG, DXF, TN3, GC3, LN3, TIN, and GRD files
- Machine utilization, delay, and downtime tracking
- NTRIP and VRS compatibility
- Ability to handle large surface files
- Real-time machine system view and remote troubleshooting from anywhere
- Peer-to-peer communication and information sharing between machines
- Operates as a standalone system or as part of a multi-machine fleet
Safety Benefits
- Increased operator situational awareness through proximity warnings between machines and fixed assets
- Enhanced awareness using 2D and 3D watch zones and warning zones
- Improved safety for surveyors and engineers by reducing time required in the field
Integration with Carlson Command
Carlson Drill Grade integrates with Carlson Command, Carlson’s complete monitoring and data management solution for machine control. Command enables real-time data transfer between machines and the office, giving site managers full visibility and control from any location with an internet connection.
Key integration capabilities include:
- Productivity analysis across single or multiple sites
- Centralized data management
- Direct machine-to-machine communication and data sharing
- Live and historical 3D machine playback
- In-cab monitoring and training from the office
- Full cut and fill color mapping with real-time surface updates
- Custom task creation, delay tracking, and down codes
- Offline data storage for post-analysis when remote connectivity is unavailable
How it fits into your workflow
Use Drill Grade to improve drilling accuracy, reduce survey dependency, and streamline drilling operations. The system integrates directly into machine control and fleet management workflows, enabling more efficient coordination between field equipment and office teams.
