SIMOCRANE
Preconfigured crane control modules to control and automate any crane
SIMOCRANE is the overall platform for crane control. The SIMOCRANE platform contains a dedicated centralized motion controller including preconfigured crane control modules to automate and control the crane. The main movements like boom hoist, grab, gantry, trolley and slew are integrated in SIMOCRANE Basic Technology. Advanced crane features like sway control, trim, list & skew control, vehicle positioning, position control, profile scanning, collision prevention are integrated into SIMOCRANE Advanced Technology modules. The overall visualization is covered by SIMOCRANE CMS (Crane Management System).
SIMOCRANE – Pre configured Crane Control: reliable and flexible
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Universal and Reliable
Standardized configurable pre-tested ready-to-run (Basic Technology) and ready-to-apply (Advanced Technology) software modules ensure a reliable crane performance.
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Productivity and Future-readyness
Centralization of all motion control via a dedicated cutting-edge SIMOTION D motion controller enables highest possible speeds and accuracy of the crane. The centralized and modular approach is a robust and stable crane control platform used and needed when moving towards flawless fully automated operation.
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Flexibility
Via parameter and configuration adjustments SIMOCRANE has the flexibility to customize and extend thus enabling a minimum of engineering and commissioning time. Customers and system integrators can easily develop their own functionality modules and plug them to the SIMOCRANE platform.
SIMOCRANE - typical areas of application
SIMOCRANE modules are made to control and automate any crane:
- Ship-To-Shore or Quai-Container-Cranes
- Single or tandem lift
- Grab Ship Unloader
- Rail Mounted Gantry Crane
- Overhead bridge cranes for any industrial application