SIMOCRANE Basic Technology 3.0

SIMOCRANE Basic Technology is an industrial software package designed to standardize and streamline crane automation. It provides pre-engineered control modules for hoist, trolley, and travel motions, delivering precise speed and position control with consistent handling. By offering parameterizable function blocks, templates, and built-in diagnostics, it shortens engineering time and speeds up commissioning for both new projects and retrofits. The modular architecture supports extensions for advanced crane functions—such as anti-sway, load control, skew correction, and synchronized/tandem lifts—while integrating with modern drive systems, PLCs, and HMIs. The result is higher throughput, safer operation through interlocks and limit handling, and simplified maintenance throughout the crane’s lifecycle.

Key capabilities:

• Preconfigured motion control for common crane kinematics
• Fast commissioning and tuning via parameterized function blocks
• Integrated diagnostics, alarm handling, and fault logging
• Flexible I/O and fieldbus integration for diverse hardware setups
• Scalable from single-hoist cranes to multi-gantry configurations
• Support for advanced options (e.g., anti-sway, load/speed supervision, skew correction, tandem operation)
• Templates and HMI elements to standardize projects and reduce variability
• Retrofit-friendly approach to modernize existing installations

Typical applications:

• Container, bridge, gantry, and process cranes
• Brownfield upgrades aiming for improved performance and safety
• New builds requiring rapid, repeatable engineering and commissioning

SIMOCRANE Basic Technology is developed by Siemens AG - A&D MC CR. The most popular versions of this product among our users are: 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0.