System description
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Overview
The SIMOCRANE CenSOR camera measuring system continuously detects the position, the skew
and the velocities of a reflector (with an additional reflector as an option).
SIMOCRANE CenSOR is primarily used in conjunction with:
• SIMOCRANE SC Integrated
- or -
• SIMOCRANE CeSAR standalone
- or -
• SIMOCRANE Spreader Position Measurement System (SPMS) application solution
Components
SIMOCRANE CenSOR comprises the following components:
Outdoor/indoor
• Digital camera (SIMATIC MV540 H CRANES) with integrated DSP for image processing
• Infrared flash (can be synchronized with the camera's image acquisition)
Outdoor
• Stainless steel housing with integrated heater
Reflectors
• Reflector with retroreflective foil
• Additional reflector (optional) with retroreflective foil
SIMATIC MV540 H CRANES
The SIMATIC MV540 H CRANES camera was designed for crane applications.
Particular attention was paid to robustness, reliability and simple operation when designing the
SIMATIC MV540 H CRANES camera.
The main features of the camera are its extremely compact design and extremely simple
operation and commissioning:
• All components, including the exchangeable C-mount lenses, are protected against
environmental influences.
• The system is commissioned via an Internet browser with the help of the integrated web
server. No prior software installation is required.
SIMOCRANE CenSOR
Operating Instructions, 07/2021
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