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SIMOCRANE Remote Control Operation System (RCOS)

Brand / Supplier
Siemens
Technology Category
Remote Control
Automation
Supplier Location (Closest Office)
Germany
Applicable Industries
Ports
Brief Description:

RCOS delivers a complete end-to-end crane control solution from operator login, carrying out operations, to operator logout. The Remote Control Station can be situated anywhere on the terminal when associated with a reliable, low latency network connection.

Key Features and Other Technical Information:
  • RCOS assists operators to carry out their work assignments by presentation of all task-dependent information on a human-machine interface which is tailored to the cognitive and physical capabilities of a human operator.
  • The system improves the working environment and operator safety.
  • The system supports terminals towards a fully automated process. The higher degree of automatic functions on the cranes, the fewer stations are required. 

Risk & Hazard

Relevant Risk Environment
Container yards
Operations near overhead / gantry cranes
Relevant Hazard
Additional Information
Mechanical
Relevant Risk Scenarios
Machine vs Person
Machine vs Machine
Hierarchy of Control
Additional Information
Elimination

Use Cases

Additional Information

Remote Crane Control:
The system can be implemented to control cranes remotely. This removes the operator from the potentially dangerous area.

No case study available.