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for more information call 1800 557 705 or email [email protected] www.control-logic.com.au industrial. electrical. automation. case study SHIP LOADER REMOTE CONTROL “Controller ergonomics and the full customisable face plate to mirror the fixed control panel meant a seamless transition for System Operators.” Background An operator of a coal ship loading facility approached Control Logic for assistance with their project to “shed the kilograms” from the loading boom that feeds coal into the hold of the ship. Project scope The client identified potential issues that could arise in the future if the weight of the boom was not reduced. The superstructure of the ship loader was in danger of metal fatigue. The plan was to remove the operator cabin and associated walkway structures from the boom, and the relocation of the control cabin to one of superstructure legs. Based on the new control location, all visual control would be through CCTV. However this poses another issue, with the threat of losing the TV signal that would ultimately halt loading operations. In the event of a CCTV system failure, the client brief was to have a remote control unit that could match the look and feel of their current control cabin console but allow the operator to leave the cabin and walk along a gantry next to the loader. It would allow the user to look directly into the hold of the ship whilst controlling the loading chute. Direct integration into the Allen Bradley PLC was also the preferred interface. Fast facts... CUSTOMER LOCATION CHALLENGES PRODUCTS RESULTS Local coal port authority Queensland • The remote control unit had to have a similiar layout and operating feel to the fixed control panel in the control cabin • The system had to offer a SIL rated Emergency Stop in the remote panel • Direct integration into the AB PLC via communications, not via I/O • Jay Electronique Moka/Timo Radio Remote Control System • Customised front panel allowed for a very similiar look and control philosophy to the control panel located in the fixed control cabin • Addition of the client’s company logo generated positive feedback from all stakeholders • A SIL3 rated radio control system to meet the customer’s requirements • Seamless transition saving costs for work productivity and training • ‘Timo’ has Modbus native on board to communicate directly with the AB PLC for both control and system feedback to the screen on the remote ‘Moka’ unit SYSTEM INTEGRATOR Client’s inhouse Engineering team
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for more information call 1800 557 705 or email [email protected]
industrial.electrical.
automation.
case study
SHIP LOADER REMOTECONTROL“Controller ergonomics and the full customisable face plate to mirror the fixed control panel meant a seamless transition for System Operators.”
Background
An operator of a coal ship loading facility approached Control Logic for assistance with their project to “shed the kilograms” from the loading boom that feeds coal into the hold of the ship.
Project scope
The client identified potential issues that could arise in the future if the weight of the boom was not reduced. The superstructure of the ship loader was in danger of metal fatigue. The plan was to remove the operator cabin and associated walkway structures from the boom, and the relocation of the control cabin to one of superstructure legs. Based on the new control location, all visual control would be through CCTV. However this poses another issue, with the threat of losing the TV signal that would ultimately halt loading operations. In the event of a CCTV system failure, the client brief was to have a remote control unit that could match the look and feel of their current control cabin console but allow the operator to leave the cabin and walk along a gantry next to the loader. It would allow the user to look directly into the hold of the ship whilst controlling the loading chute. Direct integration into the Allen Bradley PLC was also the preferred interface.
Fast facts...
CUSTOMER
LOCATION
CHALLENGES
PRODUCTS
RESULTS
Local coal port authority
Queensland
• The remote control unit had to have a similiar layout and operating feel to the fixed control panel in the control cabin
• The system had to offer a SIL rated Emergency Stop in the remote panel
• Direct integration into the AB PLC via communications, not via I/O
• Jay Electronique Moka/Timo Radio Remote Control System
• Customised front panel allowed for a very similiar look and control philosophy to the control panel located in the fixed control cabin
• Addition of the client’s company logo generated positive feedback from all stakeholders
• A SIL3 rated radio control system to meet the customer’s requirements
• Seamless transition saving costs for work productivity and training
• ‘Timo’ has Modbus native on board to communicate directly with the AB PLC for both control and system feedback to the screen on the remote ‘Moka’ unit
SYSTEM INTEGRATORClient’s inhouse Engineering team
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for more information call 1800 557 705 or email [email protected]
industrial.electrical.
automation.
case study
Solution
With advice from Control Logic, the client decided to utilise a radio control device that seamlessly integrated into their PLC control system. Having recently completed a similar project for another ship loading terminal, Control Logic were able to confidently offer the Jay Electronique MOKA “Bellybox” style controller with a TIMO transceiver, capable of communicating via Modbus for Allen Bradley’s range of PLCs.
Jay Electronique ‘Moka’ range
Benefits
The capability of the new system impressed the client’s engineering team offering many flexible options including an LCD display for alarms and load statistics on the remote control. Controller ergonomics and the full customisable face plate to mirror the fixed control panel meant a seamless transition for System Operators. With a similiar setup now in place, it avoids the need to re-train staff thereby saving costs.
Contact
For more information on the Jay Electronique remote control range or this case-study please contact Control Logic on 1800 557 705 or by emailing our product specialists at [email protected].
