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Design
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SIMOCRANE Advanced Technology
SIMOCRANE TPS Truck Positioning System
Software
The SIMOCRANE TPS software consists of the following two
software components:
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TPS Runtime
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TPS START
Both software components run on the sensor controller under
the Windows operating system.
The TPS Runtime software controls the 3D sensors, evaluates
the scan data and calculates the target positions for the para-
meterized objects (trucks, trailers and containers). The resulting
data is supplied via the OPC interface of the crane controller. In
addition to this data, the interface also returns error messages
and diagnostic information.
The TPS START software is the commissioning tool for
SIMOCRANE TPS. As the performance capability of a system
grows, so too do the requirements for its user friendliness. This
is the only means of ensuring simple handling of the system. For
this reason, particular attention was paid to the user friendliness
of TPS START:
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The system can be configured simply by means of the
parameter list.
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All models are displayed almost completely in graphic form
using a 3D graphic display.
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In most cases, the basic functions can be tested using an
operator panel without actual crane data.
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The "Error and warnings" tab displays a clear overview of the
current system status.
SIMOCRANE TPS START
Notes:
SIMOCRANE TPS does not intervene actively in the crane's pro-
cess; it simply provides information. The system must therefore
be regarded as an intelligent sensor. SIMOCRANE TPS is an as-
sistance system for the crane and truck driver. The crane con-
troller continues to be responsible for controlling the crane, and
in particular for the control of the signaling unit (e.g. traffic light,
display). Signal units are not contained in the scope of supply of
SIMOCRANE TPS.
A virus scan cannot be run while the TPS Runtime is running. A
system virus scan would have a negative impact on system per-
formance and on TPS Runtime. This means no virus scanner is
available on the SIMOCRANE sensor controller. We strongly rec-
ommend that you check the sensor controller for viruses at reg-
ular intervals, e.g. during the maintenance of your IT, and protect
your company network with a firewall.
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Function
Container handling
3D sensors are mounted on the crane. They are controlled and
evaluated by the TPS runtime software. These 3D sensors are
precisely aimed at the target area.
The core of SIMOCRANE TPS is the sensor controller.
This controller performs the following tasks:
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Controls the 3D sensors
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Collects the raw data from the scanner and detects the
scanned objects
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Detects the known vehicle types
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Processes logic for the operating sequences (parking
procedure)
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Provides a command and data interface to the crane
controller and for operation
TPS sequence
The 3D sensors acquire vehicles to be parked in their lane when
they are approximately 20 m from the target point. From this
point onwards, the vehicles are identified in terms of the loaded
container size(s) or the characteristics of the trailer on which the
container should be placed.
Once the truck/the container trailer or the container size(s) have
been identified, the distance to the target position is calculated.
This depends on various factors:
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Container size and spreader setting
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Characteristics of the container trailer
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Operating mode of SIMOCRANE TPS
The data are continuously transferred to the crane controller
as a setpoint specification for positioning the vehicles.
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