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SIMOCRANE Advanced Technology
SIMOCRANE TPS Truck Positioning System
Preparations for use
The SIMOCRANE TPS has a very simple operator interface. The
crane driver switches the system on and makes the following
settings:
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Selects the vehicle lane
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Selects the vehicle approach direction
The type of vehicle and the position of the container (front, center
or rear) are determined by SIMOCRANE TPS itself.
Several factors must be considered for the use of SIMOCRANE
TPS:
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Dimensions of the crane
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Mounting height of the 3D sensors
Assuming that the usual mounting height of the 3D sensors is
14 m above the loading point, the range of the approach route
is about 20 m on both sides.
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Container trailers used
The characteristics and the dimensions of the vehicles to be
detected by SIMOCRANE TPS must be entered in
SIMOCRANE TPS START. The system uses the parameters to
generate an object database.
Cross-section of the crane system
Typical design of a container trailer
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Number of different vehicle types
The maximum number of vehicle types that can be recognized
varies in accordance with the geometric dimensions. The less
the dimensions between the vehicle types vary, the fewer
types (models) can be distinguished. SIMOCRANE TPS V1.2
can distinguish between a maximum of 5 models of truck and
9 models of container trailer.
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Sequence of operations under the crane
One or two 3D sensors will be required depending on the
sequence of operations and the required reaction speed.
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Operational area with regard to contamination effects, weather
effects and mechanical shocks
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Accessibility of 3D sensors for maintenance and service
purposes (e.g. platform or stairways).
Note:
The system is based on optical sensors and is primarily affected
by all effects that influence or impair the visibility of the target ob-
jects.
The system can only function with known vehicles. The system
will only identify vehicles which are stored as models in
TPS START. The system is incapable of identifying unknown ve-
hicles.
3D sensor
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14360 mm
15600 mm
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