Crane and Hoist Solution Guide The Advantage of Experience
Schneider Electric s Application Centers Quality Operation Guarantee Customer satisfaction is a priority for Schneider Electric and for this reason we include customers as part of our quality system. This involves providing an analysis of the application problems and establishing and following a quality evaluation process to identify, propose and implement solutions that make sense and work for each customer s specific needs. Performance Ability to Work Schneider Electric s application centers provide proven, tested solutions that offer best-in-class product offerings from our comprehensive product catalog. As a result, customers are able to tailor each solution to meet their specific needs. Customized Services Tailored Solutions The objective of Schneider Electric s application center is to focus our expertise in order to offer customers the best solutions in the industry. Consultation, personalized training, assistance in certification and help with startups are all available to the customer from our application center. Supply and Support Local and Global Schneider Electric s experience is gained from working with and locally servicing customers in more than 130 countries. We have over 80,000 employees, 177 production centers and 13,000 sales outlets around the world dedicated to serving the needs of our customers.
Hoist Application Center Automation Take advantage of the latest innovations in the market and the most advanced technologies in industrial automation by working with Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric offers customized solutions for all your automation needs including high performance compact programmable controllers for crane and hoist applications. By using Ladder Logic which features the familiar interface of an electrical schematic diagram, we are able to reduce the amount of documentation required, while still meeting the expectations of the customer. In addition, tailored solutions can be easily created by modifying the configurable display or inserting a logo in the presentation screen. Connection and Communication Open connection and communication devices have been designed to make life easier for you. First we simplified the design and architecture of the machine to: n Reduce start-up and installation time n Decrease the size of the cabinet n Minimize cabling errors In addition, our distributed I/O interface provides a smart, flexible, modular and open system, regardless of the field bus you decide to choose. Our power supply and control cable management solutions offer easy-to-use plug and play connections that allow you to connect sensors and actuators, even in the most severe environments. Software Tools Practical experience in the crane and hoist market has enabled Schneider Electric to develop specific software tools to manage and improve hoisting applications. These comprehensive computer tools define the unique electrical requirements of associated equipment. This allows users to design, plan and budget for customized projects that accurately represent project needs according to the type of hoist. Built-in functions further simplify design, by enabling you to automatically create each project and choose the correct type of movement, power and motors needed, as well as the associated requirements of each sub-movement. Also available is a specialized electronic library containing 19 catalogs of products related to hoisting applications. This library provides descriptions and references to the technical specifications you need for your project. Power Supply Understanding that the availability and reliability of the power supply is vital to the correct operation of your installation, Schneider Electric provides power supplies with an integrated harmonic filter (CEM) that is certified and complies with the relevant international standards in the hoisting industry. In addition, these power supplies are electronically self-protected against overloads and short circuits with automatic reset. They also feature compact, ergonomic designs that provide access to all terminals and status indicators from the front of the unit. Wide voltage ranges also make working with low quality networks, such as those at the end-of-line or connected to a generator, simple and easy. These benefits, combined with the network control functions of Schneider Electric s meter and control relays allow the system to immediately adapt to the varying control needs of the distribution network.
Control and Protection Motor control and protection is a fundamental requirement of hoisting applications. With a complete family of drives, Schneider Electric is able to match your requirement with the right product. This includes leveraging our variable speed drives to provide protection against: n Short circuits n Load disconnecting, interrupting and switching n Thermal overloads n Overloads In addition, our motor control units incorporate load measurement with a load transducer as well as with brake logic control management and limit switches. This includes incorporating braking regulations and controls adapted to the horizontal, vertical and slewing applications. Assembling Safeguarding life and property, as well as extending the usefulness of the installation, drives Schneider Electric to incorporate security and quality into the manufacture of assembly and protection components for your switchboards. This includes an innovative new assembly system which allows Schneider Electric to meet the strictest customer demands as well as develop fully functional systems utilizing electrical switchboards designed for the most severe environments that are tested in accordance with international standards.
Control Units Operating controls and control stations are an essential part of the crane design and function. In automated systems, they coordinate the starting and stopping of the hoist drive motors. Schneider Electric s control units are specifically designed for hoisting applications and are recognized for their sturdiness and resistance to both mechanical shocks and chemical agents. During severe environmental conditions, it is particularly important to use durable equipment that is designed to withstand continued exposure. Schneider Electric s control units are also easily customizable by means of sub-assemblies that enable the creation of specific variants to suit your own application needs. Displays and Signaling Simple-to-use and understand HMI displays and beacons inform operators of incidents that may occur in the control system. Visual signals such as flashers or audible signals such as sirens may be used to alert operators of a dangerous condition such as brake failure or a load which exceeds maximum permitted tolerances. In addition, display screens allow you to view operating data and document incidents requiring crane preventive maintenance, such as the safe operation period (SOP), over speed and overload in hoisting. Safety International standards require that after accessing the overall level of risk of the machine, users need to choose a safety solution that complies with the protection level recommended in the corresponding regulations. With years of experience in the market, Schneider Electric offers simple solutions to meet these regulations. One such solution is the load break switch disconnect which is installed in enclosures and has a rotary handle to isolate the load in accordance with the relevant regulations. This provides an emergency stop mechanism that enables users to stop potentially dangerous movements in emergency situations. With safety function monitoring and control modules from Schneider Electric, you will have the confidence that you are using the correct solution for each application. Detection In any control and automation solution, maintaining the highest level of performance requires having information on the machine status readily available in order to detect any possible hazards or incidents. Schneider Electric s specialization and experience with the needs of the industry have shaped our detection offering to meet the requirements of the most demanding customers and environments. Our technological innovation and expertise in detection provide customers with the latest generation of detectors and configurable devices with self-teaching or totally adaptable elements for each application.
From Simple Hoisting To Complex Cranes, Schneider Electric Has Your Solution n Complete Crane Control Systems n Complete Crane Retrofit Systems n Individual Crane Axis Retrofits n Five Speed Control Drives Schneider Electric provides solutions that will meet your needs. For more information, visit http://w3.squared.com/materialhandling/ Schneider Electric - North American Operating Division 1415 S. Roselle Road Palatine, IL 60067 Tel: 847-397-2600 Fax: 847-925-7500 2007 Schneider Electric. All rights reserved. Document Number 8000HO0632 08-07 tk