Obstacle Avoidance Solutions

O’Brien|Source Obstacle Avoidance: Patented Collision Prevention for Crane Safety

O’Brien|Source’s 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.

The software imports CAD drawings of stationary obstacles within the crane’s operational zone and assesses the crane’s position against these obstacles in real-time.
When a possible collision is imminent, the software takes action and will slow down or stop the crane as needed to avert a collision.

Advantages of Tru Obstacle Avoidance

In today’s fast-paced environment, there are increasing expectations to accomplish more with fewer resources. Our obstacle avoidance system enables you to enhance productivity while reducing risks to both equipment and personnel.

Boost production with less resource expenditure.
Prove a safer work atmosphere.
Impress your clients and prospects with exceptional demonstrations of efficiency and safety measures.
Gain a competitive edge in your industry.
Making a technological investment that shows measurable returns.

A Vital Tool for Reducing Operator Errors

Even the most skilled and seasoned operators can occasionally make errors that lead to:

Boost production while using fewer resources.
Every hour of downtime affects profitability.
Repairing cranes and related machinery can also be very expensive.
Incurring costly overtime and third-party assistance.
Postponed production and delivery risks losing customers.
Damaged goods might be rejected by clients upon delivery.

How Does it Function? A Continuous Communication Stream

During operation, the Obstacle Avoidance system ensures ongoing communication between the crane (or cranes) and the OA Server.

The “OA Server” serves as the core of the system. This Client-Server type application runs on an industrial PC platform and connects to the crane via Ethernet.

Real-time position sensors on every crane axis transmit data regarding the crane’s position and velocity to the OA Server. The position sensors include encoders or laser distance meters.

In the event of a communication failure, the PLC presumes that a collision is about to occur and intervenes by stopping the crane’s motors. This approach allows the system to be “fail-safe.”

An Immediate Interface for Your Operators

Gives your operators a live top-down perspective of the crane in its operational surroundings.

The ability to observe close crane interactions along with easy-to-read colour-coded proximity indicators makes this tool essential for operating a crane from a distance.