Operator Flexibility Improves Overall Experience & Productivity

While an OEM can make every accommodation for its machine’s primary environment, application hazards, and primary functions, it’s not possible to cater to every individual operator. However, it is possible to provide them with certain customizable features to let them complete tasks and run the machine in the way that works best for them, while still supporting safe and optimal machine functionality.

Perhaps your machine is primarily controlled with multiple joysticks, but certain operators prefer the simplicity of single joystick control. Or you’ve integrated a touch screen display to the seat that features certain aspects of machine control. Also programming that same functionality into a single switch panel gives the operator the ability to control the machine in the way that works best for them.

Aside from improving operator experience, flexibility also has a significant impact on productivity. For example, if your machine regularly needs to run in reverse, like the aquatic application featured above, the ability to quickly rotate the operator seat 180 degrees, without having to change any aspect of machine operation (such as changing the use of joysticks or other controls) will allow them to work much faster and much more efficiently. Incorporating these features will help take your machine to the next level of human machine interface.