Several container terminals worldwide and Kalmar SmartPort Automation rely for this key functionality on Symeo products and solutions, which include Symeo LPR® radar sensors and the Symeo global navigation satellite system (GNSS). In addition to solutions for tracking container movements, Symeo will also present complete anti-collision solutions and highly-precise distance measuring systems.
A key element for Kalmar SmartPort Automation is the Symeo SensorFusion, which combines the state-of-the-art LPR® radar technology, GNSS and powerful fusion software. This holistic approach enables full-coverage, highly-reliable positioning of terminal vehicles and cranes even in difficult-to-access areas, such as underneath ship-to-shore cranes and in narrow container corridors. More than 700 cranes and vehicles in container terminals around the world are equipped with the Symeo LPR® and Symeo GNSS solutions. This includes 14 joint projects with Kalmar SmartPort Automation at terminals in Africa, South America and the United States. “The unique strength of our systems lies in the ability to provide fully reliable, maintenance-free, weather-independent and highly-precise positioning,” explains Symeo managing director Christoph Rommel.
Distance measuring
Symeo’s robust sensor technology is also an integral part of the 1D distance measurement solution. Rotterdam ShortSea Terminals B.V. currently uses Symeo LPR®-1DHP sensors for the centimeter-precise positioning of ship-to-shore crane trolleys. In contrast to encoder and laser systems, the Symeo radar solution is maintenance-free, easy to install and the measurement data can easily be accessed via standard interfaces from all sensor units.
Reciprocal warnings
Symeo will also present an anti-collision solution at the TOC in London. Known as Symeo AntiColl, this positioning, communication and visualization system is suitable for all crane and vehicle types and can be expanded to prevent collisions between container handling equipment and persons. AntiColl is reliable even in extremely dirty environments and can be deployed indoors or outdoors.