CRANE POSITIONING AND SAFETY SYTEM

The Crane Positioning and Safety System is an advanced crane safety system developed by Wipelot to prevent crane collisions, heavy machinery, and personnel from dangerously approaching each other. It is specifically designed to prevent accidents in industrial facilities, particularly during overhead crane operations and in areas beneath cranes. This crane positioning system uses Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology for crane position tracking and collision avoidance, ensuring the highest workplace safety standards. It also offers additional modules to enhance operational efficiency.

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Why Does Crane Safety Matter?

Crane safety includes technological solutions and safety measures that ensure overhead cranes operate securely in industrial environments. Since crane accidents can cause severe injuries, financial losses, and operational disruptions, ensuring a safe working environment is vital for both employee health and productivity.

The Wipelot Crane Positioning and Safety System is specifically designed to prevent workplace accidents, enhance safety, and minimize equipment damage.

Enhance Workplace Safety and Operational Efficiency with Near-Zero Infrastructure and Easy Installation

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How does the Crane Positioning and Safety System work?

The Wipelot Crane Positioning System leverages a precise Real-Time Location System (RTLS) based on Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. This overhead crane anti-collision system ensures maximum safety by offering real-time distance monitoring between cranes, equipment, and personnel with high accuracy.

Key Features of the Crane Positioning and Safety System

  • Precise Positioning: The crane positioning system tracks crane movements with up to 20 cm accuracy.
  • Minimal Infrastructure Requirements: Wipelot’s crane safety system offers easy installation with minimal infrastructure needs.
  • Proximity Alert and Collision Prevention: Detects dangerous proximities with other cranes, machinery, and personnel, triggering alarm scenarios (optional) to prevent collisions.
  • 3D Position Visualization: Provides real-time 3D visualization for crane position tracking and operational awareness.
  • Flexible Integration: Seamlessly integrates with ERP and occupational safety systems using API support.
  • Real-Time Inventory Tracking: Supports product identification and inventory management through additional AutoID modules.
  • Automatic Slowdown and Stop Features: Reduces crane speed or stops the crane entirely in case of a crane collision risk.

Benefits of Implementing Wipelot’s System

  • Multi-Axis Tracking: The system provides precise tracking on X, Y, and Z axes, enhancing control over overhead crane operations.
  • Continuous Tracking: Ensures constant crane position tracking to reduce operational errors and improve site safety. Real-time data helps managers perform better analysis.
  • Position and Load Tracking: The system continuously monitors the crane's position and the location of the load attached to the crane's hook, ensuring precise tracking of lifted objects.
  • 3D Position Visualization: Offers a detailed graphical representation of overhead crane movements in real time.

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  • System Integration and Automation: The crane safety system provides API integration with existing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and occupational safety management systems, enabling seamless data exchange across platforms.
  • AutoID for Inventory Management: The system includes optional AutoID technology, allowing automated product identification and stock management. This feature improves inventory control by accurately identifying and tracking materials during lifting and movement operations.
  • Identification of Dangers: Continuously monitors proximity risks between cranes, personnel, and equipment.
  • Alert Mechanisms: Audible and visual alerts (optional) warn the crane operator about collision risks.
  • Emergency Response Features: Enables automatic speed reduction and crane halting in critical situations.

CORE SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Anchor Ve Gateway

wipelot Industrial UWB Anchor

Industrial UWB Anchor

  • Sub-meter precision
  • Audible and visual warning
  • Battery support up to
    8 hours during power outages
  • Remote software update

wipelot Industrial UWB Gateway

Industrial UWB Gateway

  • Audible and visual warning
  • Battery support up to
    8 hours during power outages
  • Remote software update

wipelot EagleEye Sense

EagleEye Sense

  • Sub-meter precision
  • Easy Installation and configuration
  • Remote software update

Mobile Tags

wipelot Equipment UWB Tag

Equipment UWB Tag

  • Sub-meter precision
  • Remote software update

Wipelot UWB Tag

UWB Tag

  • Sub-meter precision
  • Wireless charging
  • Up to 6 months battery life
  • Remote software update
  • IP65 protection class

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Wipelot is a member of Omlox, the UWB Alliance, and the FiRa Consortium, which unite tech companies that manufacture their own hardware and software systems, with a focus on UWB technology solutions. Wipelot has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing tech companies on the TOBB 100 and Deloitte Technology Fast 50 lists. It has also received numerous awards for its industrial IoT projects in both Turkiye and abroad.

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