TECHNOLOGY REPORT | DIGITALISATION
R GH Cranes’ Smart Crane. Christian Heid, managing director, SWF
Krantechnik, explains that the awareness of the relevance of machine data has changed in recent years and is growing continuously. But what needs to be developed further is the distinction between machine and personal-related data, so that machine- related data can be used profitably and personal data can stay safe and secure. There is enormous potential, however, the industry still needs to take further development steps in this area. “SWF Krantechnik is working on the
gradual modernization of all of its electrical components, laying the foundation for the development towards IoT and digitalization and preparing for the new digital and interconnected working environment,” he said. “We are currently developing a scalable hardware platform for monitoring single hoists and cranes up to sophisticated installations that consist of several cranes. This platform is supplemented by further electrical components which will be launched step by step.” SWF currently provides OMNI control,
hardware for hoist monitoring and VARIO control series frequency inverters via a CANbus network. VARIO control is configured via a Bluetooth dongle connecting to a smartphone app. Going forward, the advantages of the CANbus network will make additional hardware or tools unnecessary. “All components are based on a
bus technology. This technology links the electrical components and they communicate with each other via this system. In this context OMNI control will be the heart of the digitalisation of the crane
system in future. SWF is launching the entire package on the market in several consecutive steps,” said Heid. “OMNI control and VARIO control
have already been launched. The new gateway modem, the new family of radio remote controls as well as the app for programming OMNI control are currently under development and will follow next. “In future, the equipment from SWF
Krantechnik will provide an interface for the exchange of master data. In the current implementation phase pure crane data are processed. The currently available interface is a bus interface, which allows automated process cranes to be combined and controlled. “IoT and digitalization play an increasing role in our industry. We already offer
solutions called Crane Intelligence. Crane Intelligence provides optional features for smart electronic monitoring and control to make operating a crane safer and more user friendly. Maximum performance always, higher productivity and time savings gives a customer a fast return on investments. We offer multiple solutions that meet various requirements such as: Sway Control prevents loads from swinging during movement; Inching enables precise load positioning in predefined increments between 2mm and 100mm for hoist, trolley, and crane movements; Shock Load Prevention gently lifts loads at a reduced hoisting speed and Cranes in Tandem enables simultaneous long and cross travel including lifting and lowering. “However, it is not about implementing
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