ABICS & SIBICS Positioning Solutions

Where Precision and High-Performance Meet

O’Brien|Source provides advanced position control solutions through its ABICS™ and SIBICS™ positioning solutions. These integrated systems, based on Allen-Bradley (ABICS™) and Siemens (SIBICS™) PLC technology, seamlessly accommodate retrofit, rebuild, or new installation projects. By employing an open architecture that utilizes standard PLCs and position sensors, we deliver a flexible and sustainable solution tailored to diverse operational needs.

Exploring the Benefits of ABICS™ and SIBICS™: Understanding Their Value.

Why use ABICS™ and SIBICS™?

Provides complete position control functionality to all axes on virtually any crane or industrial vehicle
Multiple axes on one PLC
Dramatic performance and serviceability improvement
Reduction in position error rates
Increased reliability and greater accuracy
Skew control
Collision avoidance
Simple retrofit
No-Sway
Supports all ICS 5000/TCS 4000 configurations
Utilizes nearly any communication protocol to replace all digital, analog, and serial I/O wiring/communication (Ethernet, DeviceNet, Profibus, etc.)
Proven solution with hundreds of successful installations

Open and Expandable Architecture

Addition of future axes
Auxiliary functions, i.e. reports, interlocks, alarms,
HMI, additional I/O, and more as-available options
Integration into existing PLC hardware
Transparent replacements for legacy positioning products including the Trimble ICS 5000 and the Geotronics TCS 4000
Crane Analyzer
Addition of future axes

Cranes Automation Solutions

Chain Hoists and Crane Services: O'Brien crane repair

Auto-Centring

An Efficient and Accurate Crane Control Feature.

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Bridge Crane

Built to model a 5-axis stacker crane.

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ICS-5000

We provide a reliable ICS 5000 Replacement solution for improved precision and efficiency.

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Obstacle Avoidance

Obstacle Avoidance solutions is a distinctive patented solution that enhances safety by preventing cranes and their loads from unintentionally colliding with identified obstacles in the work environment.

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