SIEMENS
4/3
Siemens CR 1 · 2015
4
■
Overview
(continued)
SIMOCRANE Crane Management System
System overview
The SIMOCRANE CMS Crane Management System is a PC-
based visualization application (SCADA) for crane drivers, main-
tenance personnel and terminal operators.
It provides the following main functions:
•
Graphical visualization of the crane system
•
Alarm/event reporting system and support for diagnostics
•
Recording measured values for various operating parameters
•
Recording and analysis of cargo handling data
•
Recording and evaluation of operating hours and counters
- Web-based report function
•
Replay function (playback function)
SIMOCRANE CMS is a graphics-based, user-oriented system
that supports users in a simple manner during operation as well
troubleshooting and rectification of faults.
By using SIMOCRANE CMS, the downtimes for a crane are shor-
tened and the availability of cranes or the complete terminal is
optimized. SIMOCRANE CMS provides the crane operator with
important data for analysis. Critical states are signaled to the
crane driver preemptively to prevent damage.
The system architecture is based on market standards and
thus offers the facility for integrating into existing IT and auto-
mation landscapes. The SCADA package from Siemens,
SIMATIC WinCC, is used as a development and RT platform
for SIMOCRANE CMS.
WinCC has a number of available communication channels for
connecting to automation systems of different manufacturers.
The connection to higher-level logistics systems (such as TOS)
is also possible thanks to the openness of the system.
■
Benefits
•
Clear, graphical presentation of the crane and its compo-
nents
The most important parameters can be read at all times, and
critical states are detected immediately.
•
Graphical User Interface (GUI) based on symbolic display
Easy and clear GUI based on symbolic pictograms
•
Integrated diagnosis functions of S7 PLC and other
SIMATIC components
By using SIMOCRANE CMS in combination with SIMATIC
components the integration of CMS in Totally Integrated Auto-
mation concept from Siemens can be 100% achieved. Thanks
to SCADA WinCC integration into the SIMATIC automation
landscape, fast and easy advanced diagnosis functions are
automatically integrated into the Crane Management System
concept from Siemens.
•
Language-neutral, thanks to GUI symbols
Users of different nationalities and with different training can
utilize the information equally well.
•
Easy explanation of symbols due to tool tip
Text activation (tool tip text) when moving the mouse over the
symbols
•
UNICODE language support for runtime
Support of Windows languages for switch of different langua-
ges in runtime
•
Transparent screen navigation and easy user guidance
Simple navigation structure and user interface that leads the
user to the destination in just a few steps. The design also sup-
ports touch screens.
•
Replay function with integrated Playback standard deli-
vered with the software
Easy configuration and plenty of functions for playback of
CMS screens containing all data, as well as messages, trends,
operator commands, etc.
•
Integrated screens and functions of other SIMOCRANE
components
Functions from other SIMOCRANE products or concepts are
integrated into SIMOCRANE
CMS. For example,
SIMOCRANE
SC or SIMOCRANE TFS functions are available to be monito-
red or directly activated from SIMOCRANE CMS screens. This
integration is based on standard block functions and consists
of library components which can be configured depending of
project requirements
•
Standard Web based advanced reports for CMS Basic
package
Advanced reporting included in the CMS Basic Package on
CMS and RCMS, as well in Web Clients; easy generating of re-
ports by one clock of the mouse
•
Fast trace of all signals from the PLC and drives
Advanced functions for trace of fast signals from drives and
PLC; 3D representation of the signals and message trigger
based alarms
•
Calculation of KPI and other OEE parameter regarding the
crane performance
Standard KPI’s delivered with SIMOCRANE CMS and easy
calculation for own defined KPI’s or OEE regarding crane per-
formance indicators; easy and comprehensive data represen-
tation in different graphics, e.g. Gantt views, Pareto, Table
controls and many other graphical representation
•
Easy to order CMS and RCMS package structure with own
ordering number (Article No.)
CMS Lean and CMS Basic packages for covering all types of
cranes on harbor as well for industry market
•
Plenty standard functions on board as well the possibility
to customize own project due to flexible configuration of
CMS product and CMS application (user interface)
Customer can define own standard based on integrated func-
tion into the CMS and RCMS
•
Standard interfaces on board
Apart from Siemens controllers, automation systems from
other manufacturers are also supported. For integrating into
existing IT landscapes, the system offers standard interfaces,
for example, for connection to a Terminal Operating System
(
TOS
), based on OPC interfaces (OPC HDA, OPC DA,
OPCA & E, OLE-DB).
•
Data acquisition and archiving (Microsoft SQL database)
Fault messages, position data, and cargo handling data are
acquired, archived and can be evaluated at any time. A Mi-
crosoft SQL database full license is supplied with the product
as standard.
•
Scalability
The system is equally suited to small crane systems in a mini-
mal configuration and complex plant structures with numerous
cranes which would normally be implemented in client/server
structures.
•
Flexibility and expandability
The supplied tools allow the crane application to be adapted
and expanded easily at any time. The system can also be ex-
panded at any time with add-on functions in the form of optio-
nal modules.
•
Support and availability of expertise
Worldwide use of this product ensures extensive support and
fast response times. The SIMOCRANE CMS and WinCC
packages are worldwide supporded via Siemens product
support
© Siemens AG 2015