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SIMOCRANE Basic Technology
General
Hardware
SIMOTION D435
SIMOTION CX32
Software
Engineeringsystem
SIMOTION SCOUT
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Open and closed-loop control
SIMOCRANE Basic Technology
General
■ Overview
■ Applications
Crane applications
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In the previous crane application solution, technology module
T300/T400 for Crane-specific technology (basic technology)
was implemented for the closed-loop control of crane drives with
the SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES and SIMOREG DC MASTER
system. With the help of the T300/T400 technology module and
the software specifically designed for cranes, additional functions can be implemented that were not included in the drive
unit.
The new solution for crane application SIMOCRANE Basic Technology is now available to you. The SIMOCRANE Basic Technology is a system of hardware and software packages for cranes
automation that supports you in achieving maximum performance with your crane applications. The new solution has the
following features:
• The basic technology covers the motion control of all of the
main drives of a crane:
- Hoist
- Gantry (long Travel)
- Trolley (Cross Travel)
- Slewing gear
- Holding and Closing gear, etc. (e.g. for booms)
• All of the functions proven in practice are found again on the
new platform. Furthermore, the latest requirements have been
taken into account.
• New closed-loop control concept for positioning with position
controller
• Adaptation to customized requirements; a package supports
both:
- “Ready-to-run” (for parameterization only) as well as
- “Ready-to-apply” (for adapting by the user)
• The technological basis is the SIMOTION D Motion Control
system.
■ Benefits
SIMOCRANE Basic Technology provides the following benefits:
• Standard applications significantly reduce the time for
engineering (“Ready-to-run”)
• Easy adaptation and expansion for customized requirements
(“Ready-to-apply”)
• One platform for all crane technologies (different crane technologies such as sway control are successively added to the
SIMOCRANE Basic Technology)
Consequently,
• The number of interfaces is reduced with SIMOTION D
• Engineering and commissioning costs are optimized
• Standardization is made easier.
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The SIMOCRANE Basic Technology has a modular software
structure. The application solution can be flexibly implemented
for different types of crane, e.g. for
• Harbor cranes
- STS (container quay cranes)
- RMG (Rail Mounted Gantry cranes)
- GSU (ship unloaders) etc.
• High- and medium-performance industrial cranes with cranespecific technology
- Coil cranes
- Gantry cranes
- Slipway cranes, etc.
■ Design
Configuration of main drives with SIMOTION D435 in the
crane application
The following components comprise a SIMOTION D435 crane
application:
• One SIMOTION D435 Control Unit, designed for open and
closed-loop control of a multiple axis line-up
• One SIMOTION CX32 Controller Extension when using more
than 4 axes (see “Topology of container quay crane”,
page 2/9)
• Several SINAMICS S120 Motor Modules (power units)
• Other drive components, such as
- Power supply
- Filter
- Reactor, etc.
• The connection between SIMOTION D435 and the SINAMICS
S120 Motor Modules is implemented with DRIVE-CLiQ in a
star topology to ensure axis redundancy (see “Topology of
container quay crane”, page 2/9).
• One CU320 Control Unit for current closed-loop control of the
parallel infeed (up to 4 infeed units)
• One or more SINAMICS S120 Line Modules
(in SIMOCRANE Basic Technology, the infeed unit is separately controlled by the SIMATIC S7, see “Topology of container quay crane”, page 2/9).
SIMOCRANE Basic Technology software
The SIMOCRANE Basic Technology package not only provides
the basic functionality, the SIMOTION Motion Control technology
package (for positioning, synchronous operation, etc.) and standard libraries, but also the Crane Basic Technology package
complete with two libraries. The package also contains several
complete standard applications for cranes.
Open and closed-loop control
SIMOCRANE Basic Technology
General
■ Selection and ordering data
■ Additional information
Scope of delivery
Notes on Licensing
The SIMOCRANE Basic Technology package offers a control
system with hardware and software for various crane applications.
Licensing is in accordance with the serial number of the memory
card (CompactFlash card), but is not specific to the software
version. The crane application software cannot run without licenses.
It includes:
Supplementary components
Hardware
• SIMOTION D435
CompactFlash card
• Current firmware version
• Licenses:
- SIMOTION Multi-Axes (for Motion Control)
- SIMOTION IT (for service, diagnostic and crane-specific
functions through an Internet browser)
- SIMOTION Crane Basic Technology
(for functions in the crane DCC library)
Software on CD
• Crane DCC library, online help
• Crane FB library
• Standard applications
• Documentation
Training
A&D MC Crane offers training for various target groups:
• End customers (service and maintenance)
• OEM (engineering and commissioning)
We also offer support for creating customized applications. To
do this, please contact your local Siemens sales person.
Service and support
Order No.
SIMOCRANE Basic Technology
Further information on selection and ordering of supplementary
components can be found in the following catalogs:
• PM21 – SIMOTION, SINAMICS, and motors for production
machines
• D81.1 – Low-voltage motors, IEC squirrel-cage motors
• IK PI – Industrial communication, distributed I/O, PROFIBUS
6AU1660-4AA10-0AA0
A&D MC CR will be pleased to offer you advice on adapting
SIMOCRANE Basic Technology applications to your specific
crane.
Please contact:
Supplementary components
Depending on the application, the following components can be
supplied for open-loop and closed-loop control:
Order No.
SIMOTION CX32
(SINAMICS Controller Extension)
6SL3040-0NA00-0AA0
SINAMICS DRIVE-CLiQ
Hub Module DMC20
6SL3055-0AA00-6AA0
SINAMICS Sensor Module
Cabinet-Mounted SMC 30
6SL3055-0AA00-5CA1
SINAMICS Terminal Module TM31
6SL3055-0AA00-3AA0
SIMOTION SCOUT V4.1 SP1
6AU1810-1BA41-1XA0
Optional package Drive Control
Chart (DCC) V2.0 SP1
for SIMOTION/SINAMICS
6AU1810-1JA20-1XA0
A&D Technical Support:
Phone.: +49 (0) 180 5050222
Fax. +49 (0) 180 5050223
(0.14 €/minute from German landlines)
SINAMICS S120 drive systems, motors and connection systems
are not included in the package for specific cranes. These components must be ordered separately.
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Hardware
SIMOTION D435
■ Overview
■ Design
SIMOTION D435 platform
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Display and diagnostics
• LEDs to display operating states and errors
• 3 measuring sockets
Integrated I/O
• 8 digital inputs
• 8 digital inputs/outputs (max. 8 as high-speed cam outputs,
max. 6 as high-speed probe inputs)
Communication
• 4 x DRIVE-CLiQ
• 2 x Industrial Ethernet
• 2 x PROFIBUS DP
Option Boards
• CBE30 Communication Board for the connection to
PROFINET IO
• TB30 Terminal Board for the expansion with 4 digital inputs,
4 digital outputs, 2 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs
Data backup
• 1 slot for SIMOTION CompactFlash Card
Additional interfaces
• Terminals for 24 V electronics power supply
SIMOTION D is a compact, drive-based version of SIMOTION
based on the SINAMICS drives family. With SIMOTION D, the
PLC and Motion Control functionalities as well as the SINAMICS
S120 drive software run on a shared control hardware. The computing functions integrated into the drive allow the D435 Control
Unit to operate up to 4 vector axes.
Motion tasks can be easily and uniformly resolved using
SIMOTION. The IEC 61131-3-compliant PLC integrated in
SIMOTION D means that the system is not just capable of controlling sequences of motions, but the entire machine as well.
The technology packages, function libraries and multi-layer architecture of the runtime system account for the scalable functionality of SIMOTION. This results in the following benefits:
• Directly uses the innovative structure of SINAMICS S120 –
compact construction to reduce the cabinet volume
• Versatile networking thanks to onboard PROFIBUS DP and
Industrial Ethernet interfaces, as well as via PROFINET IO
(optionally via CBE30 Communication Board)
• Easy to service thanks to CompactFlash Card, which can be
easily replaced and contains all data (programs, data, drive
parameters)
■ Integration
SIMOTION
D435
PROFINET IO
CBE30
(optional)
X1400
DRIVECLiQ
X100
to
X103
X120
Ethernet X130
Order No.
Pre-assembled cable
PROFINET IO
IRT/RT Peripherie
DRIVE-CLiQ cable
Connection
SINAMICS
Drive components
Ethernet cable
Ethernet
station
Onboard X122
X132
I/Os
Power
supply
Digital inputs/
outputs
24 V supply
X124
PROFIBUS DP
X126
X136
PROFIBUS cables
PROFIBUS DP
station
6ES7901-4BD00-0XA0
Programming
device (PG)
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e.g. SINAMICS
S120/CBE20,
ET200 S
G_PM10_EN_00112
SIMOTION D435
Open and closed-loop control
SIMOCRANE Basic Technology
Hardware
SIMOTION D435
■ Technical data
SIMOTION D435
STANDARD Performance
PLC and Motion Control performance
Maximum number of axes
32
Minimum PROFIBUS cycle
1 ms
Minimum PROFINET transmission cycle
0.5 ms
Minimum servo/interpolator cycle clock
1.0 ms
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Integrated drive control
Max. number of axes for integrated drive control
(servo / vector / V/f)
6/4/8
Memory
RAM (Random Access Memory)
25 MB
RAM disk (load memory)
17 MB
Retentive memory
320 KB
Persistent memory
(user data on CF)
300 MB
Communication
DRIVE-CLiQ interfaces
4
Ethernet interfaces
2
PROFIBUS interfaces
2
PROFINET interfaces
Optionally over CBE30:
• 1 interface with 4 ports
• Supports PROFINET IO with IRT and RT
• Can be configured as PROFINET IO controller and/or device
General technical data
Fan
Optional battery/fan module
Supply voltage
• Rated value
24 V DC
• Permissible range
20.4 ... 28.8 V
Current consumption, typ.
(excluding digital outputs and
DRIVE-CLiQ supply)
600 mA
Starting current, typ.
6.0 A
Power loss
15 W
Permissible ambient temperature
• Storage and transport
–40 ... +70 °C
• Operation
0 ... +55 °C
Maximum installation altitude 2000 m above sea level.
Above a height of 2000 m, the maximum ambient temperature is
reduced by 7 °C per 1000 m; max. 5000 m above sea level.
Permissible relative humidity
(without condensation)
5 ... 95 %
Atmospheric pressure
700 ... 1060 hPa
Degree of protection to EN 60529 (IEC 60529)
IP20
Dimensions (W x H x D)
50 mm x 380 mm x 230 mm
Weight
• SIMOTION D
2500 g
• CompactFlash card
7g
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SIMOTION D435
■ Technical data (continued)
SIMOTION D435
STANDARD Performance
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Digital inputs
8
• Input voltage
- Rated value
24 V DC
- At signal “1”
15 ... 30 V
- At signal “0”
–3 ... +5 V
• Isolation
Yes, in groups of 4
• Current consumption typ.
at 1 signal level
10 mA at 24 V
• Input delay, typ.
(hardware)
L → H: 50 μs
H → L: 100 μs
Digital inputs/outputs
(parameterizable)
8
(max. 6 as high-speed probe inputs,
max. 8 as high-speed cam outputs)
If used as an input
• Input voltage
- Rated value
24 V DC
- At signal “1”
15 ... 30 V
- At signal “0”
–3 ... +5 V
• Isolation
No
• Current consumption typ.
at 1 signal level
10 mA at 24 V
• Input delay, typ.
(hardware)
L → H: 50 μs
(5 μs as probe input)
H → L: 100 μs
(50 μs as probe input)
• Probe input, accuracy
5 μs
If used as an output
• Rated load voltage
- Permissible range
24 V DC
20.4 to 28.8 V
• Isolation
No
• Current load, max.
500 mA per output
• Residual current, max.
2 mA
• Output delay, max.
(hardware)
L → H: 400 μs
H → L: 100 μs
• Cam output, accuracy
125 μs
• Switching frequency of the outputs, max.
- For resistive load
100 Hz
- With inductive load
2 Hz
- For lamp load
11 Hz
• Short-circuit protection
Yes
Other technical data
Non-volatile data backup
• Backup time, min.
5 days
(real-time clock/SRAM backup)
• Charging time, typ.
A few minutes
Approvals
cULus
(File No. E164110)
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SIMOTION CX32 Controller Extension
■ Overview
SIMOTION CX32 Controller Extension
In the crane application (see “Topology of container quay
crane”), the CX32 is implemented for the function module group,
e.g. 2 x Gantry or 2 x trolley. In this manner, communication is
performed between the function module group, e.g. synchronous operation of Gantry 1 and Gantry 2 within a CPU.
The SIMOTION CX32 Controller Extension is a component in
SINAMICS S120 booksize format and supports to extend the
drive-end computing performance for the SIMOTION D435
Control Unit. Each CX32 can control up to four additional vector
axes.
The data for the CX32 is stored exclusively on the SIMOTION
D435, which means no action has to be taken when the module
is replaced.
The controller is connected to SIMOTION D with DRIVE-CliQ
which ensures high-performance isochronous control of the
drives without additional modules.
SIMOTION CX32 Controller Extension
■ Technical data
SIMOTION CX32
Integrated drive control
Max. number of axes for integrated drive control
(servo / vector / V/f)
6/4/8
Communication
DRIVE-CLiQ interfaces
4
General technical data
Supply voltage
• Rated value
24 V DC
• Permissible range
20.4 to 28.8 V
Current consumption, typ.
(excluding digital outputs and DRIVE-CLiQ supply)
800 mA
Starting current, typ.
1.6 A
Power loss
20 W
Permissible ambient temperature
• Storage and transport
–40 ... +70 °C
• Operation
0 ... +55 °C
Maximum installation altitude 2000 m above sea level.
Above a height of 2000 m, the maximum ambient temperature is
reduced by 7 °C per 1000 m; max. 5000 m above sea level.
Permissible relative humidity (without condensation)
5 ... 95 %
Atmospheric pressure
700 ... 1060 hPa
Degree of protection to EN 60529 (IEC 60529)
IP20
Dimensions (W x H x D)
25 mm x 380 mm x 230 mm
Weight
1500 g
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Hardware
SIMOTION CX32 Controller Extension
■ Technical data (continued)
SIMOTION CX32
Digital inputs
2
4
• Input voltage
- Rated value
24 V DC
- At signal “1”
15 ... 30 V
- At signal “0”
–3 ... +5 V
• Isolation
Yes, in groups of 4
• Current consumption typ. at 1 signal level
10 mA at 24 V
• Input delay, typ. (hardware)
L → H: 50 μs
H → L: 100 μs
Digital inputs/outputs (parameterizable)
4
(max. 3 as high-speed probe inputs)
If used as an input
• Input voltage
- Rated value
24 V DC
- At signal “1”
15 ... 30 V
- At signal “0”
–3 ... +5 V
• Isolation
No
• Current consumption typ. at 1 signal level
10 mA at 24 V
• Input delay, typ. (hardware)
L → H: approx. 50 μs
(5 μs as probe input)
H → L: approx. 100 μs
(50 μs as probe input)
• Probe input, accuracy
5 μs
If used as an output
• Rated load voltage
- Permissible range
24 V DC
20.4 to 28.8 V
• Isolation
No
• Current load, max.
500 mA per output
• Residual current, max.
2 mA
• Output delay, max. (hardware)
L → H: 400 μs
H → L: 100 μs
• Short-circuit protection
Yes
Other technical data
cULus (File No. E164110)
Approval
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Hardware
■ Application example
Hardware configuration
The hardware configuration is shown in the figure below based
on the example of a container quay crane with the new platform.
sway control, to be operated via a controller. The individual
crane technologies build on each other systematically. Additional crane technologies of SIMOCRANE are described in the
section “Crane technology”.
The performance of the SIMOTION D hardware allows
all crane-specific technologies, e.g. Basic Technology,
Ethernet
SIMATIC
S7-300
Host
PROFIBUS
DC BUS
ET 200
HMI
G_CR01_EN_00167
DRIVE-CLiQ
6
3
1
2
1
1
4
4
5
4
4
4
Gantry
Hoist
1
2
Active Line Module Chassis +
3
SIMOTION D435
Active Interface Module Chassis +
4
Motor Module Chassis
Line Connection Module
5
CX32
CU320
6
SMC30
Trolley
Boom
Topology of container quay crane
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Software
SIMOTION SCOUT Engineering System
■ Overview
Structured text
The high-level language ST (Structured Text) provides all language elements as text commands. This enables well-structured
applications to be created.
Crane-specific operations, such as operating mode assignment
and management, telegram processing, etc. have been programmed in ST as function blocks and are stored in the “Crane
FB library”.
SCOUT
Project Management
Programming
Structured
Text (ST)
Workbench
Motion Control
Chart (MCC)
Drive Control
Chart (DCC)
SIMOCRANE
Basic Technology
(Option)
Crane Package
(SW)
DCC Library
Configuration / Parameterization
Hardware and Network
Configuration
Creation of Technology
Objects
Creation of Cams
(Basic)
Testing and Commissioning
Load dependent field
weakening
Pre limit switch
Start pulse
Diagnostics for Testing
and Commissioning (Trace)
Axis control panel
STARTER Drives and
Commissioning Tool
FB Library
Operation Mode
Control Axis
Telegram
S7 To SIMOTION
AP Software
STS Crane
Ship Unloader Crane
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SCOUT is the engineering software for SIMOTION that is integrated in STEP 7. SCOUT contains all the tools required for configuration, parameterization, programming, test and diagnosis of
SIMOTION and SINAMICS.
Open and closed-loop control
SIMOCRANE Basic Technology
Software
SIMOTION SCOUT Engineering System
■ Overview
Motion Control Chart (MCC)
Optional Drive Control Chart (DCC) package
Motion Control Chart (MCC) is a “flow diagram language” that
can be used to graphically formulate the process procedures in
machines or cranes in a simple manner. The result is one or more
flow diagrams, comprising MCC blocks that describe the time
sequence of the individual function module. Due to its special
means of expression, MCC (Motion Control Chart) is ideally
suited to programming sequential processes.
The Drive Control Chart (DCC) option packages for SIMOTION
and SINAMICS extend the possibilities for easy graphical configuration of technology functions using predefined function
blocks.
Various MCC blocks are available for controlling the machine, for
example, conditions must be fulfilled, I/O signals can be read or
set, calculations can be formulated and different control structures such as condition (IF), cases (CASE) and loops (WHILE,
REPEAT UNTIL) can be programmed.
All MCC blocks – a selection of the most important SIMOTION
functions – are available in toolbars, see figure below.
In SIMOCRANE Basic Technology, MCC is implemented for the
sequence control of every function module (e.g. hoist). This
results in a clear flow chart for the drive-based control.
Motion Control Chart
Multi-instance function blocks are selected from a predefined
library and graphically interconnected using drag and drop. The
standard function block library comprises a large number of
control, calculation and logic blocks as well as extensive open
and closed-loop control functions.
In the Crane DCC library, individual crane-specific technologies
(e.g. load-dependent field weakening) can be preconfigured
using the SIMOTION standard DCC library and encapsulated in
individual macro modules. These Crane DCC blocks are used
for setpoint processing (velocity, acceleration) of the function
module (e.g. hoist) at a fast cycle task. In this manner, the structure of control are clearly presented and previously programed
function blocks can be used again and again.
Drive Control Chart
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Software
SIMOTION SCOUT Engineering System
■ Design
Standard applications
The “Crane DCC library” comprises a collection of function
blocks (e.g. load dependent field weakening) which are implemented as “Drive Control Charts” (DCC) blocks. DCC is a representation which supports graphic configuring and interconnecting. The functional scope of the crane library is described in
detail in the section “Technology functions”.
The standard applications already contain fully configured application software for different crane types, e.g. “Container quay
crane, Grab Ship Unloader crane”, etc. These solutions are
“Ready-to-run” for the users who only need to set the necessary
parameters. In the case of large-scale adaptation and expansion, this can be used as a starting point for “Ready-to-apply”.
Expandability and flexibility have therefore been taken into account.
The “Crane FB library” consists of a collection of function blocks
(e.g. Operation Mode) which have been programmed in “Structured Text” (ST). These function blocks are called up in the drivebased sequence control at the MCC level.
Crane Package
(SW)
DCC Library
Load dependent field
weakening
Pre limit switch
Start pulse
FB Library
Operation Mode
Control Axis
Telegram
S7 To SIMOTION
AP Software
STS Crane
Ship Unloader Crane
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The function library
Open and closed-loop control
SIMOCRANE Basic Technology
Software
SIMOTION SCOUT Engineering System
■ Design
The application software has a modular structure according to
crane type. An overview of the function modules, their operating
modes and technology functions used are shown in Table 1 and
Table 2.
2
Function modules
Number of axes
Control modes
Operating modes
Hoist
2
• Single-axis positioning
• Master-slave torque control operation
• Synchronous operation
• Automatic
• Manual
• Jogging
• Speed controlled
• Encoderless emergency mode
Trolley (Cross Travel)
2
• Single-axis positioning
• Master-slave torque control operation
• Synchronous operation
• Automatic
• Manual
• Jogging
• Speed controlled
• Encoderless emergency mode
Gantry (Long Travel)
2
• Single-axis positioning
• Master-slave torque control operation
• Synchronous operation
• Automatic
• Manual
• Jogging
• Speed controlled
• Encoderless emergency mode
Boom
1
• Closed-loop speed controlled
with torque limiting
• Jogging
• Speed controlled
• Encoderless emergency mode
Holding and closing gear
2
• Separate positioning with one axis
(holding or closing gear)
• Synchronous operation
• Automatic
• Manual
• Jogging
• Speed controlled
Slewing gear
1
• Single-axis positioning
• Automatic
• Manual
• Jogging
• Speed controlled
Overview of the function modules and operating modes
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Software
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■ Design
Technology functions
2
No.
Function
Brief description
1
Load-dependent field weakening
Using the DCC block, a supplementary speed setpoint is calculated dependent on the
load. This increased speed for partial loads above the rated speed is required for
cranes to enhence the productivity.
2
Prelimit switch (selectable limiting)
The velocity of the drive can be influenced using the DCC block.
3
Start pulse
Using the DCC block, “load sag” when starting hoists with a suspended load is either
prevented or reduced.
4
Changeover of the ramp-function generator in the
field-weakening range and when selecting heavy
duty operation
Using the DCC block, the acceleration and deceleration times are modified in heavy
duty operation or in field weakening.
5
Current distribution monitoring
Using the DCC block, the current setpoint from the master and slave are compared.
A message is generated if a specified difference are exceeded.
6
Slack rope controller
This function prevents slack rope developing in the handled goods when the grab is
connected. The slack rope controller also makes possible that the grab can bury itself
into shott good bulk material and therefore ensuring the maximum filling level.
7
Current equalization control for orange-peel
bucket operation
When raising and lowering the closed grab, the tension levels in the holding and
closing ropes should be approximately the same. This means that the hoisting power is
optimally distributed between the two motors.
8
Slewing velocity dependent on the length of
overhang
The speed of the slewing gear is adapted depending on the radius length of overhang
in order to keep the circumferential velocity constant.
9
Ramp-up and ramp-down time dependent on
working radius + influence of ramp-function
generator by velocity
For cranes with a slewing gear, with increasing radius of overhang, the load torque for
the slewing gear increases while accelerating. In order to avoid that the current limits
are reached, the ramp-up and ramp-down times are suitably adapted as a function of
the working radius and/or the angular velocity.
10
Master switch
Using the DCC block, the drive can be moved with a fine sensitivity by using the master
switch for manual positioning.
11
Anti-slip control
The velocity between the motor encoder and the external encoder is monitored using
the DCC block. If an excessively high velocity deviation occurs, the velocity of the
acceleration is adapted.
12
Heavy duty or constant field weakening
Using the DCC block, the drive also allows heavy duty operation (HeavyDuty) by
changing the velocity, or operation with constant field weakening (FieldWeak).
13
Monitoring the overspeed
For hoist applications, overspeed is monitored using the DCC block.
14
Monitoring the setpoints
The DCC block is used to monitor whether the velocity, acceleration or deceleration
have been reduced. Further, it is monitored as to whether the drive is in field
weakening.
15
Continous load measurement
This DCC block is required for grab cranes. It measures the load continuously to guide
the crane driver when he/she cannot see the grab.
16
Grap monitoring
This DCC block can be used to detect bulky load material in the closing gear.
17
Time-optimized positioning for a single axis
Using the system function, the drive can be moved to the target position as quickly
as possible and precisely with the specified maximum velocity and acceleration/
deceleration.
18
Master-slave torque control
Master-slave operation is used if two motors are connected to a common shaft.
The master operates either closed-loop position controlled or closed-loop speed
controlled depending on the operating mode. The slave only operates closed-loop
torque controlled. The master sends the torque as torque setpoint to the slave.
19
Synchronous operation
Synchronous operation mode is used if two motors are connected to a common load.
Depending on the operating mode, the master and slave operate as a function of the
operating modes “closed-loop position controlled” or “closed-loop speed controlled”.
The slave receives either a speed or position setpoint from the master through a gear
(gear ratio 1 : 1) depending on the operating mode.
Lifting gear specific technology functions
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Open and closed-loop control
SIMOCRANE Basic Technology
Software
SIMOTION SCOUT Engineering System
■ Application example
Software structure
The modular software concept makes it easier to automate different crane types. With the help of the open software, all cranespecific technologies or functions can be supplied to the user in
the form of function blocks. The software structure is shown for
a coil crane, a container quay crane and a ship unloading crane
in the following examples. Each axis of motion is mirrored with a
function module in the software. Coordinating and controlling of
the axes are tracked at the application level.
COMMAND
CMD
STAT
CMD
STAT
CMD
STATUS
STAT
CMD
STAT
Application level
G_CR01_EN_00205
Coil crane
Function blocks for coil crane
COMMAND
CMD
STAT
CMD
STAT
CMD
STATUS
STAT
CMD
STAT
Application level
G_CR01_EN_00168
Container quay crane
Function blocks for container quay crane
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Software
SIMOTION SCOUT Engineering System
■ Application example (continued)
COMMAND
STATUS
2
CMD
STAT
CMD
STAT
CMD
STAT
CMD
STAT
Application level
G_CR01_EN_00169
Ship unloading crane
Function blocks for ship unloading crane
Each function module (e.g. hoist) has an MCC and a DCC chart.
An application program created in the MCC calls the necessary
function blocks from the “Cranes FB library” for execution of the
function module (e.g. operating mode management). In a
program created by DCC, the setpoint channel for velocity and
acceleration/delay takes into account the crane-specific technology (e.g. load-dependent field weakening) cyclically.
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The standard application is created according to crane type,
e.g. “Container quay crane”. For “ready-to-run” users, only
parameterization is necessary. For “Ready-to-apply” users, this
provides the starting point for individual expansions and adaptation to concrete crane applications.