Assistance Systems for Cranes

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Partial automation of crane and lifting operations

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April 11 2024

As cars are provided with ABS brakes, adaptive cruise control, and other assistance systems, we provide equivalent technology to be retrofitted to cranes in the field, or integrated with new cranes. Our assistance systems are; anti-pendulum control, automatic landing, automatic lift-off, automatic hook control, relative heave compensation, and dynamic anti-collision systems.

The Optilift Assistance Systems enables intelligent and non-contact sensor technology to measure and control specific crane operations. This will reduce the difference between crane operators, improve safety, reduce dynamic forces to the crane and cargo, and enable remote-controlled lifting operations in a safe manner. Only the crane is instrumented with an Optilift Sensor Unit and computing device, and the control signals are integrated with the crane PLC together with the crane OEM or partners of Optilift.

Pros & Limitations

Reduced difference between crane operators

Reduced dynamic forces

Avoid damaged crane and cargo

Increase weather window for heavy lifts

Enable remote control of crane- and lifting operations

Avoid crane- and cargo collisions into fixed and dynamic objects and structures

Reduce the risk of injuries for deck personnel

Requires integration with crane PLC

Specification

Specification Title	Specification Description
Areas of Application	Cranes, Remote Operation, Autonomy.
Capabilities	Partly automated lifting operations.
Cargo handling	Enabler for remote control of offshore lifting operations.
Usability	Reduces the differences between crane operators.
Safety	Assistance Systems will increase safety, repeatability and efficacy compared to traditional fully manual crane operations.
Cost	The Assistance Systems are also enablers of remote- and autonomous crane- and lifting operations, saving travel- and personnel costs.