S1600

The drive concept - Effciency, performance and low consumption

Vögele‘s modern drive concept is perfectly adapted to the large range of different uses of the multifunctional Vögele Super 1600 tracked paver.

Delivering a powerful drive when maximum erformance is called for, this Universal Class paver is exceedingly flexible in everyday operation.

Low input, maximum output all drive components operate with maximum effciency, from the diesel engine through to the hydraulic system.

Modern drive technology

Three main components defne the power unit of a SUPER 1600 tracked paver: its modern, liquid-cooled diesel engine, a splitter gearbox flanged directly to the engine and a large cooler assembly.

The driving force in this power pack from VÖGELE is its diesel engine. The four-cylinder engine delivers 116kW at 2,000rpm. Yet the fuel-saving ECO mode is suffcient for many applications. And even then, the SUPER 1600 still has a full 106kW at its disposal. Moreover, the machine generates even less noise when running at just 1,700rpm.

A large cooler assembly ensures that the power unit always delivers its full output. With innovative air routing, temperatures are continually maintained within the optimum range, signifcantly extending the service life of both the diesel engine and the hydraulic oil.

A further advantage is that the machine can operate without difficulty in all climate regions worldwide.

All hydraulic consumers are directly supplied with hydraulic oil via the splitter gearbox.

Hydraulic pumps and valves are centrally located, making them optimally accessible for servicing. Even the powerful generator for screed heating is flanged directly onto the splitter gearbox, making it completely maintenance-free.

The large cooler assembly is made up of three parts. It ensures that engine coolant, charge air and hydraulic oil are maintained at the optimum temperature.

Powerful diesel engine develops 116kW at just 2,000rpm.

ECO mode for paver operation with 106kW at 1,700rpm is perfectly adequate for numerous applications. It cuts operating costs and allows superquiet operation.

A powerful, air-cooled generator with direct drive ensures rapid, uniform heating of the screed.

Precision on tracks

High-quality separate hydraulic drives are essential components of the Vögele drive concept. They allow our pavers to operate outstandingly and therefore extremely cost-efficiently.

Since the traction drive units are directly integrated Into the sprockets of the crawler tracks, engine output is translated into pave speed without any loss of power.

The hydraulic systems for the traction drive, conveyors and augers as well as the compacting systems all operate in separate closed circuits for maximum effciency.

Long crawler tracks with large footprints provide for maximum tractive effort, allowing the paver to progress well at a constant speed even when operating on diffcult terrain.

Positive tracking when moving straight and accurate cornering due to separate drive and electronic control provided for each crawler track.

Perfect paving quality due to perfect material management

A continuous flow of mix is key to ensuring uninterrupted and high-quality paving. That is why we attach such importance to professional material management when designing our pavers.

The paver comes with a high-performance hydraulic system. The hydraulics provide an accurate drive for the material handling systems, thus ensuring an optimal head of mix in front of the screed at all times.

The large and sturdy material hopper holds 13t. Thanks to the low and wide hopper sides, feeding the paver with mix is a fast and easy process.

Especially large oscillating push-rollers ensure convenient and shock-free docking of feed vehicles even on bends.

Large material hopper, easy feed with mix

The large material hopper holding 13t is amply dimensioned so that a suffcient quantity of mix is stored at all times.

There is no problem tiding over diffcult situations such as paving under bridges, for instance.

Easy feeding with mix thanks to low material hopper, wide hopper sides and sturdy rubber baffles fitted to the hopper front.

Especially large oscillating push-rollers for convenient and shock-free docking of feed vehicles even on bends.

Premium paving quality thanks to perfect material handling

Thanks to the perfect spreading of mix, Vögele SUPER 1600 provides for an optimal head of material in front of the screed in every paving situation.

Powerful, separate hydraulic drives for conveyors and augers are installed achieving high laydown rates up to 600t/h

The augers of the SUPER 1600 are mechanically infnitely height-adjustable by up to 15cm. This enables them to be adapted to the desired layer thickness across the full pave width

Proportional control and continuous monitoring provided for conveyors and augers guarantee a constant head of mix in front of the screed in line with requirements.

Large diameter of auger blades (400mm) for excellent spreading of mix when paving in large widths.

An auger tunnel, easily variable in depth, provides for an optimal flow of mix when large quantities are being laid

The ErgoBasic operating concept

The new ErgoBasic operating concept was developed on the basis of the proven ErgoPlus operating system, but it was tailored specifcally to the needs and requirements of the users of the Vögele Classic Line pavers.

The aim was to develop an operating system that is just as quick, precise and intuitive to operate as the ErgoPlus 3 system for the ”Dash 3“ machines.

That makes Vögele the only manufacturer to offer a standardized operating concept for all paver classes.

The paver operator‘s ErgoBasic console

Everything at a glance: the functions are arranged in a clear, logical and practical layout that was heavily inspired by the ErgoPlus operating console.

The type of controls and the symbols used are all in line with those of an ErgoPlus console.

Given the limited number of functions, there is no need for a display. The status of all settings is indicated as a percentage on LED strips immediately next to the relevant functions

LEDs also indicate the set speeds for the augers and the compacting systems as well as the fill level of the fuel tank.

Function and status indicators

The function and status indicators mean that the operator always has fullcontrol over his machine. He can, for instance, read the fill level of the fuel tank directly and identify whether there are any functional faults.

Choice of operating modes for the paver

All the main paving and machine functions can be controlled directly by individual push-buttons on the paver operator’s ErgoBasic console. The paver changes between operating modes at the push of a button in the following order: ”Pave“, ”Positioning“, ”Job Site“ and ”Neutral“. An LED indicates which mode is selected. On leaving ”Pave“ mode, the memory function stores all the last settings, which means that the paving parameters last used are retrieved immediately after repositioning the machine on the job site, for instance.

Speed of the augers

When the paver is operating in automatic mode and no sonic sensors are connected, the maximum speed of the augers can be adapted to the pave width separately for the left and right using the plus and minus keys. The set value is displayed as a percentage on the LED strip

Safe operation during the night

The paver operator‘s ErgoBasic console features glarefree backlighting so that the paver operator can also work safely on night-time jobs.

Compacting effort

The speeds of the compacting systems can be set directly on the paver operator‘s ErgoBasic console. The LED strips from 0 to 100% indicate the set speeds for the tamper and vibrators, allowing them to be adjusted immediately when required

Steering with preselected steering angle

The machine is steered by means of a rotary controller which enables the paver operator to manœuvre the machine precisely even in the tightest spots. For long bends with a constant radius, the desired steering angle can be preselected using arrow keys. The paver stays automatically on the set track until the function is deactivated, allowing the paver operator to monitor the paving process undisturbed

No-load function

The no-load function is provided for the warm-up or cleaning of conveyors, augers and tamper

The ErgoBasic remote control unit for the screed

The safe and easy handling of all screed functions is a key factor in high-quality pavement construction. That is why a remote control unit for the screed was developed specifically for the ErgoBasic operating system of the new Classic Line pavers.

The remote control‘s keypad is laid out logically according to the functional processes. Designed for robustness, it is well able to withstand tough job-site conditions.

Operation is easy to understand and can be learned intuitively in a very short space of time, not least because the symbols used in the proven ErgoPlus operating system are found here, too.

The ErgoBasic remote control unit for the screed allows all paving-related functions to be set quickly and easily. That includes direct access to the material handling systems and the sonic sensor for the auger.

All the main paving functions can be controlled via the two handy screed remote control units. Simple, language-neutral symbols allow the machine to be operated intuitively.

1 // Setting: Conveyor (automatic/manual)

2 // Horn

3 // Setting: Auger (automatic/manual)

4 // Screed floating on/off

5 // Screed width control, one side

6 // Adjustment of screed tow point ram

Remote control unit for Niveltronic Basic

Vögele have also developed a System for Automated Grade and Slope Control to match the ErgoBasic operating system: the Niveltronic Basic. It is completely integrated into the machinecontrol system and therefore perfectly adapted to the paver model concerned. Another outstanding aspect of Niveltronic Basic is its particularly simple and intuitive handling, a feature which makes iteasy even for less experienced operators to learn their way around the system. This creates ideal conditions for the Classic Line pavers to work true to line and level on any base.

Each side of the screed is operated by a separate compact and exceedingly robust Niveltronic Basic remote control unit.

A variety of sensor types is available for Niveltronic Basic, in keeping with the machine‘s large and varied range of uses. These sensors extend from a mechanical to non-contacting sonic sensors. The System for Automated Grade and Slope Control can simultaneously be connected to two grade sensors and a slope sensor. The type of sensor used is detected automatically

The kind of reference ground, tensioned wire or transverse slope can be easily set on the remote control unit.

The remote control units come with all the functions required for high-precision grade and slope control. Clear symbols allow the machine to be operated intuitively.

1 // deviation from specified values

2 // Niveltronic Basic on/off

3 // Setting: Sensor sensitivity

4 // Selecting: Kind of reference (ground, tensioned wire, transverse slope)

5 // Quick set-up

6 // Setting: Specified value

7 // Sensor calibration

The paver operator‘s ErgoBasic platform

1. The comfortable paver operator‘s platform gives an unobstructed view of all crucial areas on the paver such as material hopper, steering guide or screed. It allows the paver operator to easily monitor the paver’s feed with mix, for instance, from his seat.

2. Working comfort

Easy displacement of the paver operator’s console across the full width of the platform for convenient working in an ergonomic position on either side of the machine.

3. A place for everything and everything in its place

The paver operator‘s platform, with its treamlined design, is well organized, offering the paver operator a professional workplace. The paver operator‘s console can be protected by a shatter-proof cover to prevent wilful damage.

4. Hardtop gives excellent protection

The modern hardtop made of glass fibre reinforced polymer material shelters the operator. The hardtop folds down with effortless ease, thus getting the paver quickly ready for transport.

5. Economical and service-friendly design

The paver operator has convenient access to all service points on the machine. All hydraulic pumps attached to the splitter gearbox, their clear arrangement and easy access provide for service-friendliness at the highest level. Sturdy components of highly wear-resistant materials for long service lives minimize downtime. 

6. Safe and comfortable ascent

The walkway and comfortable middle ascent on the screed ensure safe and convenient access to the paver operator‘s platform.

7. Safe and easy handling of all screed functions

The ErgoBasic remote control unit for the screed allows all paving-related functions to be set quickly and easily.

8. Easy to use Grade and Slope Control

Each side of the screed is operated by a separate compact and exceedingly robust Niveltronic Basic remote control unit.