Faster commissioning, frustration-free operation: How a new display transformed HDD rigs

03 April, 2025

The overwhelmingly positive feedback from customers highlights the overall success of the project, including significant improvements in operational efficiency, user friendliness, machine performance, and cost efficiency.

“In the field, the customers really like it a lot because they have no problems with the display, even in harsh conditions such as direct sunlight. It’s working flawlessly,” Herth added.

Future proofing HDD

ProCon and AT-Boretec’s collaboration continues today. Development work on new options and functions is constant, with new software versions released about once a month. Herth says the company is always bringing new ideas his way, with the next major update being the ability to display videos and images on the screen. With integrated infotainment features including a file viewer and media player, the Danfoss DM1200 remains a perfect fit for the application.

“Before the introduction of the DM1200, we faced the challenge of offering a technological advancement or further development for our customers that is also scalable for us as manufacturers in the future,” Willmes remarked. “By implementing the DM1200 in our HDD drilling rigs, we have achieved a significant increase in flexibility and are well-prepared for the future with regard to new projects. In collaboration with ProCon, we have succeeded excellently in this project.”

Laying thousands of kilometers of new transmission lines will be no easy task. But HDD rigs, including AT-Boretec’s new MT60, will help ensure the work is carried out efficiently and with minimal disruption. Productivity will be key to meeting timelines, and with the help of ProCon’s engineering expertise and Danfoss’ robust components, AT-Boretec has ensured its machines are up to the task and ready to help Europe accomplish its energy transition.

1 https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/renewable-energy/renewableenergy-directive-targets-and-rules/renewable-energy-targets_en

2 https://www.jacobs.com/projects/Germany-SuedLink

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A display upgrade for modern machinery

The Danfoss DM1200 display brings modern features and extreme durability to the mobile off-highway cab experience. The fully configurable 12-inch display features outstanding viewability, making information easily accessible. The display’s high brightness, optical bonding, and anti-glare screen technologies provide leading sunlight viewability. An embedded light sensor automatically adjusts screen brightness in low-light conditions, improving productivity at all hours of the day. The highresolution display experience is enhanced by IPS LCD technology, bringing great colour clarity at wide viewing angles. Built to withstand harsh operating environments with its IP66 and IP67 rating, it has a water-resistant screen and allows multi-touch while wearing gloves.

For further information please visit: https://www.danfoss.com/en-gb

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