Participating in sea trails for the new product, Crofton Diving used the GM Engineering Service HoistCam on a marine crane during a blind lift.
A tugboat operator first used the HoistCam to push a barge into an area that the operator couldn’t see along the docks.
When the barge with the marine crane returned to the docks, it was required to move some equipment on its deck on to the deck of a nearby vessel. It was a blind lift, with no direct line of sight for a crane operator.
The HoistCam was then reattached to the crane’s hookblock to lift the equipment from the deck of the barge onto an part of the ship that the operator couldn’t see because his crane cabin is below the vessel the load is going onto.
The TugCam gives the captain line-ofsight in front of the barge during the blind push. Once the barge with the crane is docked near the vessel to unload the cargo, the rapidly deployable wireless camera is mounted as a HoistCam.
The HoistCam is mounted onto the hook block of the crane, and transmits wirelessly to a lightweight video tablet that can be mounted in the crane cab. Hoistcam may be used both night or a day camera.
The incidence of damage to loads or to equipment can be eliminated. The HoistCam can be positioned on the hook or boom, or on something else in the lifting area.
The camera can be used in harsh environments, where it can provide visibility also at night. GMES launched a crane camera product called the HoistCam (also TugCam) that can be used when the load isn’t visible during the entire lift.
The camera can be magnetically attached, for example on the hook block or anywhere on-site, and used on a range of different construction, towers, industrial and port cranes.
With the goal of simplifying things for the operator, the only permanently mounted components on the platform are the wireless antenna and display in the crane operator’s cab and it automatically tracks the load.
Christopher Machut, chief technology officer of GMES, says, "During our trials of the HoistCam, we found that the operator was distracted when they had to take their hands off the crane’s controls to constantly adjust the camera.
"By being able to position the HoistCam anywhere on the crane or the construction site, the HoistCam enables the rigger and crane operator to decide where to locate the camera — not the manufacturer."
Kessler-Ellis Products
The marine product manufacturer recently launched a new high definition video camera in its extensive camera line, the KCAM-IP2HD Network Camera, for easier viewing. The camera is under 4 inches in diameter, weighs one pound, and can easily be mounted on cranes, forklifts, machines, trucks, barges, emergency vehicles and maritime vessels.
The KCAM-IP2HD can be used day or night and in any conditions. Its compact, sleek, robust casing to exceed the demands of the toughest environments.The innovative KEP camera is available in a brushed aluminium or white casing.
It operates with any PC or network recording system using digital Internet Protocol (IP) functionality. It features built-in video motion detection, video storage, email notification and FTP uploads. The KEPMCAM video recording system may be installed as an option on this or any preexisting camera system to add security and reduce possible liability.
Keith Cariani, sales manager, KEP, says, "Rounding out our extensive userfriendly camera line, the new KCAM will allow individuals to stay connected whether from a smart phone, base station or halfway around the world."
For added clarity it has with 2 megapixel video image resolution, Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) processing technology can be used in bright, reflective conditions, and built-in Infra Red illumination, with a filter optimized for nighttime performance up to 32 feet away.
The camera captures images at 30 frames per second (fps) in 1080p full HD resolution and has built in internal memory for back up for added peace of mind.
It supports H/264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG triple codec compression with dual streams. Linux, ARM-based 32-bit RISC processor and 16 MB flash ROM. Compatible with any onboard PC, the KCAM operates on Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000 with Internet Explorer 7.X . Fully CE, FCC, ONVIF compliant, the camera operates with 12VDC power, and is rated to the IP67 dust and waterproof ingress standard.
RadarEye
In recent months Orlaco has launched a system for use on mobile cranes and crawlers for use when cranes are in unsafe situations driving backwards or have sight problems around machines.
Orlaco says that RadarEye is delivered in combination with a rearcam camera monitor position and positioned at the back of the crane.
When an object or person enters the danger zone, the RadarEye sounds an audible alarm and activate the required camera. The object is presented on the monitor by showing an overlay of a green, yellow and red signal zones. The audible urgency increases as the person or object moves through to the red zone."
The system is also being marketed for use on earth moving, heavy construction and mining industries, as well as commercial vehicles.
With the RadarEye, the operator viewing around the vehicle of a vehicle will be able to avoid humans, machines and other objects. Orlaco designs, develops, produces and delivers professional camera and monitor systems
Orlaco’s vision solutoisn are designed to operate in extreme conditions that these vehicles must operate in, constant vibrations and temperature changes the standards are very rigorous.
