SCS 3 spreader control system

A Tradition Of Innovation

The Power of Easy. The Power of 3.

Only from Bromma.
Brommas spreader control system Bromma SCS3
is a major advance in spreader control technology. SCS3 builds on the foundation of Bromma SCS2
(first introduced in 2001), in that it is a comprehensive
spreader control system that makes possible fast and
specific fault diagnosis. However, in significant ways,
SCS3 represents a major step forward beyond SCS2, as
SCS3 features a much higher level of user-friendliness, a significant simplification in design, and the
opening up of a new area of functionality spreader
prognostics.

With the new SCS

With the new SCS

With the new SCS3 system, terminal operators can

perform various on-line functions, such as adjusting
sensor limits or scanning for bus faults. (The single
biggest fault problem on a spreader is a sensor thats
out of adjustment.

With the new SCS

With the new SCS3 system, terminal users can do

With the new SCS

system, terminal users can

look at the error log even after the spreader is
pulled from the crane. (With spreaders that use the
for instance ASi, all data is very often lost when
the spreader is pulled from the crane. The ability to
review error log data is what allows the terminal to
do retroactive fault analysis.)
system, a terminal engineer can
evaluate and control the spreader from the central
terminal control room. He is not dependent on
anyone else on site to evaluate and provide feedback
on the situation. The engineer can in real time
view the same information in the central operating
area as the technician sees when hes looking at the
spreader.

In short, the new SCS3 system will allow terminals to

push operational performance higher. Among the many
operational advantages of the SCS3 system things that
Bromma technology can do, that competing technology
cannot are the following:

system, terminal users can

capture very specific diagnostic fault information
immediately after a fault occurs. (Shorter fault
duration leads to more uptime and fewer spreader
change-outs.)

system, terminal users have

access to all spreader diagrams, drawings and manuals
right on the spreader. Also, the on-board touchscreen display has been designed for high readability and durable performance under the many challenging environmental conditions found at the port
such as sun glare and high heat, among others.

predictive maintenance Twistlock losing signal;

twistlock mechanics need adjustment Flipper
decreasing in speed; check chain at next service
interval or Twin-latches are close to the margin;
sensors need adjustment before they start missing
due to rules-based artificial intelligence.

The SCS3 system is not just new technology it is new

technology that makes possible a series of practical,
functional advantages. These are features and benefits
that only Bromma Group can offer terminal
operators today benefits that are the latest in
Brommas long-term tradition of innovation.

With the new SCS3 system, terminal users have the

potential of automatically transmittin spreader
events, logs, alarms, and MMBF statistics to the
terminal organization headquarters for comprehensive spreader fleet performance analysis.

With the new SCS

system, terminal users can

dramatically simplify the number of relays and
terminal points on the spreader (Greater design
simplicity often results in greater reliability.)
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The Power to See the Present ...

and the Future

Bromma SCS3 lets spreader users see more and

see more easily. A large touch-screen monitor, using
simple-to-understand language, makes possible superior ease-of-use. Information is not only there but
it is easy to access, understand, and act upon. With
Bromma SCS3 terminals finally have a technician
operator interface with high functionality that is also
simple to use.
What do operators see? When the red light goes on,
Bromma SCS3 delivers very specific diagnostic
information, and then captures that information with
a powerful database-driven software engine.
The engine includes:
An event log for an easy-to-follow sequence of
events
An alarm log with alarms stored separately and

acknowledged
A trend log, through which to follow
performance over time and observe changes in
spreader behaviour
A statistical log for internal storage of
everything from container count to sub-system
MMBF numbers
A blackbox recorder storing a snapshot of
signal sequences when an alarm is triggered
Plus, as noted earlier, with the new SCS3 system,
terminal users can continue to examine the error log
even after the spreader is pulled from the crane. (With
other crane spreader brands, all data is very often lost
when the spreader is pulled from the crane. The ability
to review error log data is what allows the terminal to
do retroactive fault analysis.)

See The Future

It is well known that high spreader reliability is essential for high terminal performance. Spreader return on
investment derives directly from spreader productivity,
and spreader productivity is highly leveraged to fault
frequency and duration. This is why the diagnostic
capabilities of Bromma SCS3 can have a significant
impact, over the spreader fleet lifetime, on terminal
financial performance. System diagnostic software
identifies the spreader fault area, and then, identifies
either a single fault
cause or, in certain
cases, a narrow
range of causes.
This extremely
precise diagnostic
data is the key
to shortening
downtime duration
and eliminating
the need for
operationally
disruptive spreader
change-outs.

One of the important functional advances in SCS3 is

the addition of spreader prognostics. SCS3 software
uses rule-based artificial intelligence to identify future
fault behaviour before the fault actually occurs.
Rules-based predictive maintenance Twistlock
losing signal; twistlock mechanics need adjustment
Flipper decreasing in speed; check chain at next service interval makes possible a shift in focus from
corrective (problem-solving) to preventive
(problem-preventing) activities.
Bromma spreader prognostics provide the information
flow for a whole range of predictive and preventive
spreader service activities. Steadily narrowing the
time the service technician team spends on corrective
activities, and steadily increasing the time the service
technician team spends on preventive activities, will
produce significant benefits in spreader uptime and
optimized performance.

The Power of Advanced

No spreader control and communications system delivers
more information, more easily, than Bromma SCS3.

organizations also gain an important information collection tool terminal users can automatically transmit spreader events, logs, alarms, and statistics to the
terminal organization headquarters for comprehensive
retroactive spreader fleet performance analysis.

The visualization monitor illustrates spreader sensors and valves, the communications status of field
bus interfaces, the control panel for operating the
spreader, and runtime and spreader data. It allows
operators to tune spreader parameters online or
revert them to factory settings. It also allows advanced
users the opportunity to make more detailed configurations. Also, security controls extend to up to seven
user levels.

Easy. Simple. Intelligently advanced. The new SCS3

spreader control system represents the new frontier
in spreader control, diagnostics, prognostics and
communications.

Beyond this, the SCS3 system has a full range of external

communications capabilities, creating unsurpassed
accessibility to external resources. On the system,
all user interfaces have a web equivalent which can be
accessed with a web browser. Depending on how the
spreader is hooked up, information can be accessed
either by cable, WLAN or internet. The onboard PDF
reader provides access to manuals, diagrams, drawings,
and spare parts data.
Terminals can perform various on-line functions,
such as adjusting sensor limits, as terminal engineers
can evaluate and control the spreader from the central
terminal control room. Global terminal management

The Power of Simple

The transition from Bromma SCS2 to Bromma SCS3 will allow for a considerable improvement in overall system simplicity in a typical installation. The box
below summarizes how a typical spreader installation will allow for the following
simplification in system requirements:

SYSTEM SIMPLIFICATION WITH BROMMA SCS3

Bromma SCS2 Bromma SCS3

3 SCS nodes

4 cabinets + 2 junction boxes

1 SCS node
2 cabinets

Over 300 wired terminal points Approx. 100 wired terminal points
Greater than 9 ASB boxes

Less than 8 ASB boxes

Approximately 130 1/O relays

Less than 25 I/O relays

This dramatic reduction

in component clutter
will in itself likely boost
spreader reliability, as
wired terminal points are
a common source of
electrical faults. In fact,
electrical faults are the #1
source of spreader
downtime.

System Configuration
Bromma SCS3 is built around a powerful 500 MHz
Pentium CPU with IEC 61131 conformance for run-time
machine control. Enhanced functionality includes function blocks for all spreader functions and the
capability to monitor performance within each
box. Internal I/O modules include RS485 and SSI.
CANopen and a flexible Anybus gateway provide
a robust and elegant system architecture. Modern IT
technology (USB, TCP/IP, and UMTS) is fully
integrated.
SCS3 features a CAN booster which is designed to
amplify communication above noise levels. There is
24v differential amplitude on the bus line and 3w
output power on communication. The CAN booster
acts as a fuse/protection on the control system and
is compatible with BCAN and CAN standard.
Noise immunity the level of noise the system can
take is 100 times above permissible levels.

System hardware can handle advanced HMI and

distributed scalable systems, and can support multiple
interfaces. Software provides multiple pre-defined
spreader views. A universal crane-spreader interface
is achieved with DS444, which is a global standard
for crane-spreader interface managed by the CIA organization CAN in Automation. This device-specific
profile for crane-to-spreader communication is
integrated into SCS3.
An ASi converter converts any configuration of ASi to
CANopen, eliminating any concerns over compatability
between differing interfaces or protocols.

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Technical Specifications
Technical information

Dimensional drawing

Processor
XScale
Operating system
CE.NET
Communication interfaces
CAN
2 ports ISO 11898 2.0B
USB
2 host ports
RS232
Up to 115 200 baud
Ethernet
10/100 Base-T
Front panel
Touch screen
Resistive
Buttons
On/off
Power supply
Voltage
1830 V
Current
Less than 1 A at 24 V
Battery
Replaceable rechargeable Li-Ion
pack for standby power.
Standby time
7 days
Display
Type
Color TFT, 10.4
Resolution
800 x 600, 4:3 aspect ratio
Environment
Storage temperature -40 to +70 C
Operating tempera- -40 to +65 C 1
ture
Enclosure class
IP65
Mechanical
Dimensions
264(W) x 202(H) x 36(D) mm
Weight
Approximately 2 kg

36 mm

202 mm

264 mm

Backlight intensity is reduced at high temperatures to limit

the battery temperature to below 70C.

Environmental tolerance
Environmental Test
Vibration & Shock
Enclosure
EMC Immunity, Transient
EMC Immunity, ESD
EMC Immunity, RF
EMC Emission

Standard
IEC 60068-2-64
IEC 60068-2-27
EN 60529
EN 61000-4-4
EN 61000-4-5
EN 61000-4-2
EN 61000-4-3
EN 61000-4-6
EN 55022 Class A

Comments

IP67

All technical specifications may be changed and are subject to notice.

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A Tradition Of Innovation
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Cargotec Corporation
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SE-164 22 Kista, Sweden
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E-mail: sales@bromma.com

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rEVISed maRCH 2009