SIMOCRANE CenSOR camera measuring system

Depending on the task to be performed and the environmental conditions, sway control systems can be implemented with or without camera measuring systems. If a camera is used, it has the task of observer for detecting deviations in the ideal sway response for the situation.

SIMOCRANE CenSOR is a camera measuring system which is typically deployed for cranes in order to determine the position of a marker at distances ranging from 1 to 55 m.

The standard model of the SIMOCRANE CenSOR camera measuring system consists of a camera with integrated processing unit, an integrated infrared flash (in different versions) and a retroreflecting reflector whose size is determined by the maximum distance between reflector and camera.

The SIMOCRANE CenSOR camera measuring system is available in two different variants:

• Outdoor variant: The camera is installed in a stainless‑steel housing. This variant is suitable for outdoor applications.
• Indoor variant: The camera is supplied without an enclosure and is ideally suited to applications inside buildings. This variant is only available for the 16 mm lens with a 10 m cable.

SIMOCRANE CenSOR camera measuring system

When using a camera measuring system a reflector is also required which is attached to the load suspension device.

The dimensions of the reflector are dependent on the maximum distance to be measured by the camera. The camera measuring system determines the offset of the reflector in a plane perpendicular to the camera axis and the rotation of the reflector.

The reflectors are specially designed to handle vibrations that typically occur on cranes and are attached to the load suspension device.

The reflectors are equipped with a heating system to melt snow.

SIMOCRANE CenSOR camera measuring system for outdoor use

SIMOCRANE CenSOR Indoor camera measuring system for indoor use

Retroreflecting reflector with heater