Crane applications

SIMOCRANE Basic Technology is a system of hardware and software packages for automating cranes that supports you in achieving maximum performance with crane applications. The solution has the following features:

• The SIMOCRANE Basic Technology comprises the following standard functions and covers the motion control of all of the main drives of a crane:
  • Hoist
  • Gantry
  • Trolley
  • Slewing gear
  • Grab
  • Jib (boom hoist) or luffing gear
• All of the functions proven in practice are now implemented on the SIMOTION platform. Furthermore, the latest requirements have been taken into account.
• New closed‑loop control concept for synchronous operation and positioning with position controller
• Can be adapted to customer‑specific requirements, a package supports both:
  • "Ready‑to‑run" (parameters have only to be assigned) as well as
  • "Ready‑to‑apply" (adapted by the user)
• The technological basis is the SIMOTION D Motion Control System.

The SIMOCRANE Basic Technology V3.0 package comprises the following components:

Hardware

• Control Unit SIMOTION D435‑2 with SINAMICS firmware version as of V4.5

CompactFlash card

• Current firmware version
• Licenses
  • SIMOTION MultiAxes (for Motion Control)
  • SIMOTION Crane Basic Technology (for functions in the Crane DCC Library)

CD-ROM with

• Setup with Crane DCC Library and online help
• Crane FB Library
• Standard applications, e.g. for container quay crane (STS - ship to shore) or ship unloading crane (GSU - grab ship unloader), etc.
• SIMOTION D4x5‑2 V4.3.1 and SINAMICS V4.5 firmware
• Documentation

Properties of SIMOCRANE Basic Technology V3.0:

• Can be operated with SINAMICS DC Master (DCM) via PROFINET
• Improved usability, e.g. auto‑setting function for commissioning
• Virtual internal SIMATIC S7 interface to reduce the external control hardware
• Web‑based tool for commissioning and diagnostics
• Expanded and optimized functionality, e.g. adjustable jerk for SIMATIC S7