SIRRAH SC10

Anti-collision sensor

ANTI-COLLISION SENSOR
for Ship-to-Shore CRANE
DESCRIPTION
SIRRAH is a sensor giving the position of a lifting system equipped with one
or more infra-red emitters: it is used here for the control of no collision
between the boom and a vessel on Ship-to-Shore crane (STS).
The coordinates of each infra-red emitter are evaluated into positive and
negative values compared to the axis of the detector. In its SC10 version,
SIRRAH is optimized to make an anti-collision system for outdoor STS
crane ; sensor is waterproof and insensitive to the environment light.
It works on positive safety.
Described infra-red beacon in the BMU-01 beacon data sheet, emits infrared
waves with modulated energy from point. This materialize an infrared line
which should never be cut by any obstacle to avoid any collision.
Measurement is totally secure. The system is stand-alone and
independent from the PLC of the crane.

UTILISATION
SIRRAH is installed on the body of a STS crane (please see below drawing) ; the beacon is installed on the
opposite extremity of the boom. SIRRAH evaluates permanently the position and energy of the beacon.
A software compares it permanently with the preset thresholds according to the commissioning.
According to the measured values, SIRRAH SC10 starts 2 relays to cause decelerations of the crane when it is in
closed position of the neighbour vessel and stops it.
PRESENTATION
SIRRAH is presented in a solid case including optics, electronics, the processor of measurement treatment and the
relays giving the outputs. A special housing ref. BO35 is added to offer a very good protection against dust and
rain. The relays must be connected directly to the entries of the STS crane drives.
SC10 is associated to an infrared beacon to be installed on the other extremity of the boom. This one is
independent from the sensor; it synchronizes automatically with the sensor. Optionally the serial cable RS422 can
be used to send the value of beacon measurement towards a supervisor PLC.
AVANTAGES
SIRRAH SC10 is autonomous and does require neither a PLC nor programming.
It is absolute safe: it is independent from a software: its intrinsically secure.
It blocks the crane in case of:
- power supply failure
- obstruction of the beacon by an obstacle or dust or storm
- direct illumination by the sun.
It does not require routine maintenance
It is insensitive to ambient light and to the cranes boom flexion.
It is eye- safe sensor.
A self-diagnosis system controls the important components and especially the good working of the opposite
beacon. In case of detected defect, a safety relay is activated stopping the crane.
Beacon

SIRRAH Sensor

Containers

2 SIRRAH Sensors SC10

Upper part of
the vessel
2 beacons
BMU-01

Crane boom

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SIRRAH SC10
Anti-collision sensor

ANTI-COLLISION SENSOR
for Ship-to-Shore CRANE

BO35 Protective housing :

Connection box

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Working range :
Measure frequency :
Type of sensor :
Infrared source :
Communication :
Obstruction time:
Verification:
Outputs:
Power supply :
Environment :
Protection :
Weight :
Dimensions :

From 30 m to 80 m
200Hz
Optical : angle of view of +/- 6,5 - Narrow band-pass filter
LEDs beacon with 880 nm
With a computer by serial cable : RS422
Programmable from 50 msec to 1000 msec
Verification of good working of the beacon by power control
By 2 static relays: 1 good working, 1 stop.
220VAC or 110VAC
Working temperature : -20C to +60C
Storage temperature: -40C to +70C
IP 66 with BO35 housing
approx. 6 kg
approx. 543 x 154 x 154 mm

SAFETY FUNCTIONING CHARACTERISTICS

Stand-alone safety system independent from PLCs.
Interface with STS :
- One relays "OK" : closed = OK, opened = not OK.
- One relays "movement authorized" : closed = movement is authorized; opened = movement
prohibited.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT
Beacon is installed at the end of the boom with a 2 or 3-m distance from the most outside part of the
boom or of the trolley ; horizontally lighting.
SIRRAH sensor is installed on the cranes body, looking almost horizontally with a 6 down inclination.
It must not be installed on the exact direction of sunrise and sunset when oriented to east or west.
SALES REFERENCES
SC10
Sensor +/- 6,5(220VAC or 110VAC; RS422 ; 2 relays) included in BO35 housing
Associated beacons : Ref. BMU-01
Nota : Non-contractual document - specifications may be subject to modification without prior warning / July 2010 / DCFP 002 11

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