CROA
The Crane Operator Assistant CROA combines latest technologies to avoid collision of tower cranes and to improve the sight of the operator by providing a life camera picture from the hook
Features
Easy to install, no installation of encoders is required
Easy to configure, via touch panel PC or from remote
Based on precise satellite positioning system (GPS + GLONASS)
Visualization on map (e.g. OpenStreetMap and others)
Dynamic mesh Wi-Fi connection within the units (no signal cables)
Remote access via LTE / GSM connection
Power for the camera unit on the hook is generated by the movements of the hook
User Unit
A tablet PC mounted in the cabin of the crane operator on each crane.
It displays the pictures from the hook camera and the information of the collision avoidance algorithm and is used to configure the system.
Anti-Collision View
Normal Camera View
Configuration Mode
Crane Controler
is based on a PLC and mounted in the control box of each crane.
It calculates possible collisions, provides warnings and stops the crane if needed
Jib Unit
is mounted on the jibs / booms of each crane.
It is the Smart Mesh Net link between all units.
It senses the orientation / rotation of the crane.
Wind sensors can be connected.
Reference Station
is placed on a fix point on the construction site.
It provides the correction data to reach high accuracy
with the GPS / GLONASS receivers on the hooks.
The integrated LTE / GSM module allows remote access,
configuration and download of maps
Hook Unit
is mounted on the pulley case of the hook of each craneIt measures the position of the hook, provides pictures from the area below, generates its own power and establishes the Wi-Fi connection
CONTACT
TomTom-Tools GmbH
8905 Arni, Switzerland
Tel. +41 79 774 06 44
www.croa-system.com
Kaufmann Turmkrane AG
8156 Oberhasli, Switzerland
Tel. +41 43 411 08 30
www.turmkrane.ch