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Case No. 01 · Harbor crane

Modernization of a 12-ton harbor crane

Replacement of obsolete Mannesmann converters with Emotron, STEP 7 adaptation and crane commissioning.

Modernization of a 12-ton harbor crane
Result12 t

harbor crane with a modernized drive system

Location / working method
Batumi, Georgia
Year
2024
Focus
MODERNIZATION

01 / The initial task

From the task to implementation.

Obsolete Mannesmann frequency drives were still in use on the harbor crane. The technology was no longer supported by the manufacturer, spare parts were unavailable, and in the event of a fault the crane could have been out of service for an undefined period of time.

02 / My scope of work

My scope of work

Modernization of a 12-ton harbor crane
  1. 01

    Complete technical project analysis

  2. 02

    Selection of new hardware in consultation with the manufacturer

  3. 03

    Adaptation of the circuit diagrams

  4. 04

    Preparation of installation documentation

  5. 05

    Adaptation of the existing STEP 7 program

  6. 06

    Integration of the new drives into the control system

  7. 07

    Parameterization of the frequency drives

  8. 08

    On-site commissioning

  9. 09

    Preparation of an engineering PG for remote service

03 / Result

Mannesmann drives replaced with Emotron and the crane recommissioned.

  • The crane was successfully modernized and commissioned
  • The risk of downtime was significantly reduced
  • Migration to modern and serviceable technology
  • Remote diagnostics and support were made possible

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