SIMULATORS

Vortex simulators provide an immersive environment that leads to essential skills development, increased job safety, and reduced training costs. Developed by engineers, operators, trainers and simulation experts, Vortex simulators deliver an integral training solution to better prepare heavy-equipment operators for the challenges ahead.

Vortex Simulators Produce Real Skills

Vortex crane and heavy-equipment simulators lead the way in operator training with advanced physics-based behaviour, actual hand and foot controls, high-resolution 3D computer graphics, and accurate environmental effects like ambient sound, variable time-of-day and weather conditions. Trainers can load and control multiple construction worksites, and provide novice through advanced students with a wide range of normal and abnormal work conditions, as well as skill-appropriate scenarios and tests. The simulators include multiple operator points of view, such as 360-degree perspectives and a bird’s-eye viewport, for rich skills development and an enhanced training experience.

Unparalleled Physics-driven Realism and Equipment Fidelity

The Vortex simulator environment features the robust Vortex physics engine, which faithfully reproduces the motion, lift, deformation, and handling characteristics of real equipment. This puts students in lifelike operational scenarios with accurate equipment behaviour and realistic interactions. The Vortex Mobile Crane, Tower Crane, Lattice Boom Crane, and Concrete Pump are based on industry-leading equipment. They simulate key crane and pump features and functionality – like engines, boom size and length, hydraulics systems, and outriggers – to deliver the highest degree of realism for effective operator training.

Numerous Training and Cost Benefits

Vortex simulators provide substantial benefits for training centres, and new and experienced operators. Controlled simulation scenarios allow trainees to set up worksites, operate equipment properly and safely, react to equipment problems or failure, work in difficult, obstruction-filled environments, and perform emergency procedures. Targeted, worksite-specific training and mission rehearsals lead to higher-skilled operators, reduced training times, increased safety, and lower equipment maintenance costs. Vortex simulators provide the utmost in training flexibility and allow trainers to systematically record, play back and evaluate student performances.

Major Vortex Simulator Highlights

Here’s a partial list of why Vortex simulators deliver superb heavy-equipment training:

• Provide ultra-realistic immersive environments with high-fidelity physics simulations, high-resolution 3D graphics, real operator controls, authentic displays with real-time operational data, correct ambient sound, and adjustable environmental settings
• Designed in partnership with the International Union of Operating Engineers and OETIO (Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario), a leading authority in crane operator training
• Cranes include multiple configurations (e.g., dragline, clam-shell, pile-driving, extra jibs) and modes (e.g., driving, outrigger placement) for multi-faceted training and specialized skills development
• Provide important training for equipment faults and accident avoidance – such as cable breaks, unstable outriggers, overload situations – which cannot be done on a real worksite
• Available 24/7 – rain, shine or snow – they allow students to spend more time on the equipment, increasing confidence and reducing failure rates
• Crane simulators available in VxSolo, VxDuo and VxMaster configurations for a wide range of training needs, environments and budgets
• Allow organizations to prescreen potential operators before investing in lengthy training programs
• Save wear and tear on production equipment, particularly with novice operators
• Optional Vortex professional services to create new features and to build new worksites and scenarios