ABUS Crane Systems is one of the leading crane system manufacturers in Europe. The company produces over 5000 cranes each year, including 50 different models, providing products to over 35000 customers in Germany and exporting to 55 countries worldwide. However, one size cannot fit all cranes, and each crane manufactured by ABUS varies in design, size, number of drivers, and functionality. To maintain competitiveness and meet customer needs, ABUS faces: • Numerous requirements for highly complex and customized crane systems • Need for standardized modules to achieve the shortest production time • By utilizing advanced technologies such as digital data processing for preventive maintenance and repair, achieve fast operation independent of time zones and locations
Solution
Application, Analysis and Service: ABUControl Intelligent Crane Control, Expert Delivery Service Edge Control: Modicon M221, M241, M251 Controllers, XPSMC Safety Controllers, EcoStruxure Machine Expert Connection Products: Altivar Drivers, Altivar Power Regenerations, Phaseo ABL Power Supplies, TeSys Motor Protection Circuit Breakers and Contactors, OsiSense Sensors, XU Optoelectronic Switches, XS Inductive Encoders • EcoStruxureTM Machine: The breadth of the product portfolio can meet all the needs of ABUS customers. It also lays the foundation for further exploring the potential of ABUS crane IIoT Professional technology and collaboration in various stages of lifting: from drafting requirements, concept development, and proposing innovative solutions with new functions and features, to programming, testing, and final validation • Result: ABUControl, an intelligent modular crane control system based on EcoStruxure TM machines. Only two standard modules are needed to achieve all the required crane functions – from simple to complex crane architectures, as well as multiple cranes and elevators. No programming of machine options is required, and system parameters can be quickly and easily set in the crane control software.
achievements
• Efficient and fast serial production with larger quantities and higher quality • Due to the use of only two standard module standards to implement all necessary crane functions, crane production can be processed faster • Develop new products more quickly and flexibly – respond to customer needs faster • Comfortable and safe • Higher crane availability – reduce downtime • Energy saving up to 40% Modicon M241 control solution, together with networked frequency converters, provides additional safety and convenience, and reduces downtime of crane systems. Through the regeneration unit of Altivar frequency converter, the energy generated during the braking process can be fed back to the power grid, saving up to 40% of energy. Digitization: The further development of network solutions and the collection and utilization of data are the gateway of IIoT, helping ABUS explore more opportunities – such as predictive maintenance and global service capabilities – to expand its business. Schneider Electric’s solutions help ABUS become more competitive. With this collaboration, ABUS is launching innovative lifting development projects to improve the availability of cranes and implement targeted maintenance measures globally.
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