Non-Contact Machinery Measurement

Anti-Collision, Long Range Position, Tip / Dump Detection

Sultan Machinery Positioning System


Description

The Sultan Machinery Positioning System is a non contact, two piece Master and Slave distancing transmitter for ranges up to 195 metres.
 

Principle of Operation

The Sultan Positioning System is generally mounted on moving machinery. It emits a high powered acoustic wave transmit pulse between two points. The pulse is detected by a Slave transducer mounted on a fixed position which immediately emits a pulse back to the Master on the moving machinery. The Master transmitter calculates transit times and provides a 4-20mA output proportional to the position of the moving machinery in relation to the Slaves fixed position. There is NO wiring requirement between the Master and Slave transducers, which allows for easy retrofit to existing shuttle conveyors, cranes, stackers, reclaimers, etc. Dust, background noise, wet atmosphere, high winds can be compensated for by proper selection of operating frequency of the transducer e.g. use lower frequency transducers where high dust, high wind conditions prevail.

 

Typical System

Master 
  • AWR234SUXXXX 
  • AWRT04S4XXXC6XX
  • C10-04-4
  • FA10A-4
Slave 
  • AWR234SUXXXPS
  • AWRT04S4XXXC6XPS
  • C10-04-4
  • FA10A-4 

 

Benefits

  • Non contact position control 
  • Low installation costs, low purchase price 
  • Ranges to 195m (640ft) with 4kHz version 
  • Does not rely on any mechanical connection that may slip because of the material on the rails (Encoder problems) 
  • Communications: HART, GosHawk, MODBUS, Profibus and Fieldbus 
  • On power-up, instantly knows its position 
  • No interconnecting cable required between the Master and Slave transducers 
  • No wearing parts, no maintenance costs. 
  • Easy alignment adjustment (not critical like laser instruments) 
  • Easy to retrofit existing machines 
  • Not affected by reflecting surfaces e.g. roof struts, brackets, guard rails, trailing cables 
  • Either Master or Slave can be mounted on moving machinery.

Primary Areas of Application

Mining:

  • Shuttle conveyor positioning
  • Stacker/reclaimer positioning
  • Stacker/reclaimer collision protection
  • Transfer conveyor positioning

Power Stations:

  • Shuttle conveyor positioning
  • Transfer conveyor positioning
  • Bunker discharge wagon positioning

Smelters:

  • Crane collision control - positioning

Container Ports / Port Cranes:

  • Crane collision control - positioning

 

Typical Applications - Sultan Positioning

 

Gladiator Microwave & Acoustic Switch Truck / Wagon Detection


Description

The Gladiator Switch Series includes two non-contact options for detecting the presence and absence of heavy machinery for a variety of applications including trucks at ROM bins and train wagon unload bunkers.


Principle of Operation

Microwave

A beam of microwave energy passes from a sender to a separate receiver in bursts approximately 200 times per second. If the path between the sender and receiver is blocked by any object or material which absorbs or reflects microwave energy, the receiver will not be able to detect the signal. The presence or absence of the signal at the receiver is used to switch a relay for indication or control purposes.

Acoustic

The Gladiator Acoustic Switch uses Acoustic Wave technology in a new Sender / Receiver form for blocked chute detection and anti collision for heavy machinery. The Gladiator Amplifier powers two AW Transducers which use special HAWK developed software where both units pulse and receive each others Acoustic echoes. When the path between the Transducers is blocked, the units immediately detect the presence / absence change of the return signal and trigger a communications relay for indication or control purposes. HAWK’s Acoustic Wave Transducers are self cleaning. The Acoustic Switch is designed for continuous operation in dusty, wet environments where other technologies fail. The technology is not affected by reduced visibility such as fog conditions.

Primary Areas of Application

Truck Detection
  • Detect vehicles approaching ROM bins / dump hoppers.
  • Control water sprays / dust abatement based on truck position or tray tilt angle.
  • Traffic light control based on truck position
  • Tray overfill detection
Train Detection
  • Presence / absence of wagons for tracking,timing & counting
  • Material spillage on track detection
  • Non contact wagon tip detection
  • Wagon overfill detection

Typical Systems

Microwave (Remote)

  • GSASUS
  • GMSB101XX
  • GMRR101XX
  • 2x CA-GMR20M

Microwave (Integral)
(no interconnecting wires)

  • GMSRU101SX
  • GMSU101XX

Acoustic

  • GSASUS
  • AWRT-JB-06
  • 2x AWRT15T4XXXC15XAS
  • 2x FA4A-4
 
 

Stacker/Reclaimer Anti-Collision & Stockpile Measurement

Description

The Stacker/Reclaimer anti-collision and stockpile measurement uses two noncontact technology types to assist with automation & control of the machine. Long range Gladiator Microwaves act as collision detection switches and Sultan Acoustic Wave transmitters are used for stockpile height & proximity measurement.

Principle of Operation

Microwave

Hawk Gladiator Microwave Switches are used to indicate a possible collision of large machinery and stockpiles. Microwave switches are typically placed longitudinally on each side of the boom and when required on each side of the counterweight. Typically the range should not exceed approximately 40-50m (130-165ft) between a sender/receiver for system stability. Consider ‘back to back’ setups as pictured below. The Microwave Sender send microwave energy to the receiver and if the beam is broken the Hawk Microwave Switch indicates a possible collision and then the machine movement is then halted by the machine control system. The Microwave Sender is equipped with MA15 focaliser tubes for reduced beam spread over long ranges.

Sultan

The SULTAN 234 emits a high powered Acoustic Wave transmit pulse which is reflected from the surface of the stockpile. One pair of sensors mounted on the boom tip to measuring the leading/trailing level of the stockpile. A second pair is mounted on the boom tip at a 45 degree angle as collision detection while luffing, slewing & travelling in proximity of stockpiles. HAWK’s Acoustic Wave Transducers are self cleaning. They are designed for continuous operation in dusty, wet environments where other technologies fail.


 

Typical Systems

Microwave (Boom)

  • 2 x GSASUS
  • 2 x GMSB101XX
  • 2 x MA15
  • 2 x GMRR101XX
  • 2 x CA-GMR50M

Microwave (Counterweight)

  • 2 x GSASUS
  • 2 x GMSB101XX
  • 2 x MA15
  • 2 x GMRR101XX
  • 2 x CA-GMR50M

Microwave (Sequencer)

  • GMSEQU

Sultan (Boom tip)

  • 4 x AWR234SUXXXX
  • 4 x AWRT10S4XXXC50XX
  • 4 x C10-10-8
  • 4 x FA10A-4

 

Application Reference - Gladiator Microwave Switch

Reliable Microwave Switches For Boom Protection


Application problem

The customer had previously used lanyard rope switches, to protect the boom on stacker/reclaimers, from coming in contact with stockpiles. Lanyard rope switches, require high maintenance support, to keep them operational. If the lanyard rope is not tensioned properly, the system will not work. Brackets supporting the lanyard rope were frequently bent by the boom coming into contact with the stockpile.


Solution

The long range remote microwave switch was used. One pair each side of the boom, to replace the lanyard rope switch. The beam angle of the sender was sufficiently wide enough for simple calibration and commissioning, as well as compensating for the boom deflection when under load. The microwave is not affected by dust, has a robust construction and a special Alignment software mode to simplify commissioning.
 


Ordering Information

  • GSASUS - Gladiator Remote Amplifier
  • GMSB101XX - Remote Microwave Sender
  • GMRR101XX - Remote Microwave Receiver
  • 2 x CA-GMRR-10M - 10m cable
  • MA15 Focaliser Tube for Sender

 

Sultan CraneMaster Anti-Collision Systems

Description

The Sultan CraneMaster Anti-Collision system offers major advantages when control and position functions are required for large moving machinery.

Points of Difference

Why Use Sultan CraneMaster
Anti-Collision System?

Advantages

  • Immune to dust, particles in suspension, fog, rain
  • Self-cleaning and ensures that the face of the units always remains clean.
  • Can use Flexible Polyurethane cones that are immune to rock impacts etc.

Typical Systems

5kHz and 10kHZ systems will not crosstalk for purposes of mounting more than one unit on a single machine.

5kHz

  • AWR234SUXXXCM
  • AWRT05S4XXXC6XX
  • C10-05-4
  • FA10A-4

10kHZ

  • AWR234SUXXXCM
  • AWRT10S4XXXC6XX
  • C10-10-4
  • FA10A-4

Principle of Operation

The Sultan CraneMaster utilises specially designed transducers that are unaffected by either high wind or rain. Hawk transducers are the most powerful transducers available. The system can employ two separate frequencies to eliminate the cross talk problems associated with other such products. The dual frequency approach allows for greater reliability and a much faster response time, which provides a greater level of confidence in the operation of the system The Sultan CraneMaster series emits a high powered acoustic wave transmit pulse which is reflected from the adjacent crane or impeding obstacle The reflected signal is processed using specially developed software to enhance the correct signal and reject false or spurious echoes. The CraneMaster automatically detects approaching cranes and can be programmed with up to 5 distance based relay alarms for collision, slow down warnings etc as well as continuous distance monitoring via 4-20mA or industry standard protocols.

Primary Areas of Application

  • Cranes
  • Heavy Machinery Anti-Collision
  • Position Detection

Features

  • Non contact measurement
  • High Power per pulse
  • Continuous 4-20mA measurement
  • Up to 5 programmable relay alarms
  • Wide range of communications: DeviceNet, GosHawk, HART, Modbus, Profibus DP, Foundation Fieldbus & Profibus PA
  • Auto compensation for dust, steam and losses
  • Protection class IP67, NEMA 4x (IP68 Transducer)
  • Programmable fail safe mode
  • 3G remote setup options / config
  • Universal Supply: 4 Wire AC/DC
  • Certifications: ATEX, IECEx, CE, CSA