With immediate effect, the sway control system  SIMOCRANE SC integrated V2.0 HF3 based on SIMOTION D has been released for sales and delivery for STS and GSU applications. This version completely replaces the predecessor version V2.0 HF2.

SIMOCRANE SC integrated V2.0 HF3 STS, GSU

• 6GA7200-0AA01-0AA0: BASIC CONTROL
• 6GA7200-0AA01-1AA0: ADVANCED CONTROL

General information

The sway control system SIMOCRANE SC integrated V2.0 HF3 based on SIMOTION D is a software solution for crane sway control through to automation, both for container cranes and ship unloaders (gripper cranes). This software is included in the SIMOCRANE Advanced Technology based on the SIMOCRANE Basic Technology.

In general, every acceleration or deceleration of a crane causes load oscillations. The electronic SIMOCRANE sway control system ensures that these load oscillations are eliminated so that the crane can be quickly and safely transported without damaging the goods transported. On the gripper crane (GSU), the sway control system ensures that the gripper oscillation is fully used when unloading bulk goods, thus reducing handling times.

Depending on the task to be fulfilled and the ambient conditions, you can use sway control systems with or without camera systems. When using a camera, this serves as an observer that detects any deviations from the ideal oscillatory behavior depending on the relevant situation. Thus, oscillations caused by external forces such as diagonal pull or wind can be largely compensated. For container cranes (STS), we recommend that you use a camera. Due to the high dust formation, gripper cranes (GSU) are usually not equipped with a camera. When using a camera system, you additionally require a reflector which is attached to the load carrier (spreader). The selection of the lens and reflector depends on the crane lifting height.

Focal length of the 16 mm lens (standard) 25 mm

Focal length of the lens	16 mm (standard)	25 mm
Resolution (with respect to the distance)	0.12 mm/m	0.08 mm/m
Angle of view in the X direction (trolley)	17°	11°
Angle of view in the Y direction (hoisting gear)	13°	8°
Measurement range in the X direction (with respect to the distance)	292 mm/m	187 mm/m
Measurement range in the Y direction (with respect to the distance)	216 mm/m	138 mm/m
Maximum distance
Reflector 300 x 300	Up to 15 m	Up to 23 m
Reflector 500 x 500	Up to 23 m	Up to 37 m
Reflector 800 x 800	Up to 35 m	Up to 55 m

The order data for the camera and reflector are listed in the camera measuring system SIMOCRANE CenSOR documentation.

Target group and knowledge

The SIMOCRANE sway control system is intended for three target groups which must have acquired the following knowledge:

• Engineering
  Sufficient SIMOTION / SIMATIC knowledge
• Commissioning engineers
  Sufficient SIMOTION / SIMATIC knowledge
• End users
  No specific knowledge required

Functional scope

SIMOCRANE SC integrated V2.0 HF3 comprises the following functional extensions and improvements compared to the predecessor version V2.0 HF2.

• Improved usability
• Enhanced time-optimized controller for GSU cranes
• Extended GSU function for suppressing gripper oscillations
• Improved documentation

Scope of delivery

• The CD comprises the software and the documentation
• The software license depends on the function required
  • Basic control
    Manual control, positioning, unoscillating, TLS control.
  • Advanced control
    Basic control, positioning with obstacle management, (hoist control), active skew control