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SIMOCRANE Advanced Technology
SIMOCRANE TPS Truck Positioning System
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Overview
Harbor crane system with trucks
Vehicles, e.g. trucks when handling containers, must be loaded
and unloaded without problems and without delays. This re-
quires fast and accurate positioning of the truck below the
crane.
Many terminal operators resolve this problem with personnel
who guide the truck drivers using hand signals. Or they assign
the responsibility to the truck drivers, and must rely on their judg-
ment. This method has a detrimental effect on the positioning
tasks, especially on personnel safety and on the duration of
positioning tasks.
With SIMOCRANE TPS (truck positioning system), the position-
ing tasks can be performed accurately and without any delays.
The trucks are scanned and measured on arrival at the crane.
The data for the remaining distance to the target position is
transferred to the crane controller and routed from there to a sig-
nal unit, e. g. a traffic light system. The truck drivers are safely
and accurately guided to the target position by the signal unit.
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Benefits
The use of SIMOCRANE TPS provides the following advantages:
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Reduced risk to personnel and machines. Checkers are no
longer necessary
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Time is saved when parking the transport vehicles
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The target position is accurately determined depending on
the mode of operation, load and target vehicle
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The degree of automation of a crane is increased when
SIMOCRANE TPS is combined with other technology
functions (e.g. SIMOCRANE Sway Control Systems)
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Two-lanes mode: The sensor controller can work with two
3D sensors simultaneously. Two trucks can be processed
simultaneously (tandem mode)
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Flexible implementation: The trucks are detected from both
sides regardless of the direction of travel
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Simple operation for crane drivers and truck drivers
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Maximum time for parking available due to optimum instal-
lation position of the 3D sensor; mounting position under the
gantry ensures optimal view of the working area.
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Application
SIMOCRANE TPS is implemented in applications in which termi-
nal trucks and/or ISO containers have to be positioned with a
high degree of accuracy below a container quay crane.
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