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1 Midrange Introduction 2016-12-05

The document provides an overview of the Midrange platform, which is an alternative to the SCS3 system. Key points: - The Midrange uses different hardware than the SCS3 but similar functionality and architecture. - Advantages over SCS3 include faster user interaction through WiFi and a computer interface, and easier customization through an Excel file. - The system overview describes the PLC, RML unit, control box, and cable harness. Software includes CoDeSys and customized firmware and templates. - Diagnostics and logging are provided through the RML unit for troubleshooting. Version handling tracks changes to software files.

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1 Midrange Introduction 2016-12-05

The document provides an overview of the Midrange platform, which is an alternative to the SCS3 system. Key points: - The Midrange uses different hardware than the SCS3 but similar functionality and architecture. - Advantages over SCS3 include faster user interaction through WiFi and a computer interface, and easier customization through an Excel file. - The system overview describes the PLC, RML unit, control box, and cable harness. Software includes CoDeSys and customized firmware and templates. - Diagnostics and logging are provided through the RML unit for troubleshooting. Version handling tracks changes to software files.

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Midrange

Nils Breitholtz
2016-12-05

Bromma Presentation
Agenda

• Short presentation of Midrange platform


• Midrange objectives
• SCS3 vs Midrange
• Midrange Advantages
• System Overview
– Hardware
– Software PLC
– Software RML
• Midrange Application
• Diagnostics
• RML
• Version Handling
SCS3 vs Midrange

• Different –
• Hardware
• Mounting frame
• User experience – Wi-Fi module and no display
• Web interface – GUI configured using Excel file
• LSS only available as standalone integration on Midrange
• Same –
• Functionality
• Architecture – Spreader CANbus
• CoDeSys version V2.3.5
• Crane Interface – DS444, BCAN or parallell (plus ZCAN)
• Template based logic, one for each spreader type
Midrange Advantages

• Faster User Interaction


• Using computer/phone/tablet power to process graphics
• Easier User Interaction using WiFi
• No need to climb the spreader or connect cable to view status
• Screen size depending on users preference
• Input using mouse/keyboard
• Adaptability
• Similarity to SCS3 means a lot will be recognized
• RML GUI easily customable using Excel file
• Future
• Green Zone connection
System Overview - Hardware
• PLC – IFM CR0032
• 4 CAN interfaces
• CAN1 = Spreader Network
• CAN2 = DS444
• CAN3 = RML
• CAN4 BCAN / ZCAN
• 32 bit CPU
• 16 inputs
• 16 outputs
• USB 2.0
• CoDeSys 2.3
• 10 – 32 VDC
System Overview - Hardware
• RML - Remote Monitoring and Log Unit (Electrum WCB)
• Sold as an option for all models except MHC to Gottwald / Liebherr
• Wi-Fi module
• Connected through CAN3 to the PLC
• Built-in HTTP server
• Flash drive to store event log (with timestamps), downloadable in Excel
format
• Language support, change on-the-fly
System Overview - Hardware
• Control Box (Teach Box)
• Standard when teaching of telescope is needed (encoder)
• Option for the rest
• Individual labels for different spr. models
• Switch and indication for ”Box Active”
• One free slot for project specific button
Onboard I/O configuration STS & YTS
Control Box

BR1704382

Spare
10x Output
1x Output

5x Output
CR0032

BR1029845
- Spreader stop
- Reset spreader stop 12x Input
- Three phase
monitoring
3x Input
Onboard I/O configuration MHC
- Gravity point left
RML standard on BR1704098 - Gravity point right
EH5, 170 - Retract tele.
- Liebherr - Expand tele.
- Gottwald (Terex) - Hyd.pump on left/right end beam
- Hyd.pump on twin (EH170)
- Container counter tot.
- TWL counter

8x Output
Spare
8x Output
CR0032

CAN3 BR1029845
- Spreader stop
- Reset spreader stop 4x Input
- Three phase
monitoring Spare
- Gravity point auto 12x Input
return
System Overview – Bracket for Cntrl Box and RML

BR1704098
Cable Harness Midrange

BR1704390

M12 (USB 2.0)


Length 0,4m

- Cable length 1,5m


- CAN cable are twisted blue/ white
- All conductors have individual
number (pin number CR0032
connector)

BR1704495

M12 to USB type A


Length 2m
PLC LED
System Overview – Firmware & Software PLC
Firmware

[BINARY]

Application

[CODESYS v2.3]
System Overview – Firmware & Software RML
FW
1. Download Firmware to RML

[Binaries]
WCB
Electrum WiFi
CAN Bridge

2. Chose Template Excel File


STS45

YSX45E
5. Graphical Interface
EH170U ready to use
EH5U Customer Engineering
4. Download to
3. Make changes RML
according to order
CoDeSys V2.3 – Midrange Application

Note!
Very similar to
SCS3
CoDeSys V2.3 – Midrange Application

• Built with CoDeSys V2.3


• Spreader Application more or less directly copied from SCS3
• Most of configurable blocks are very similar to the SCS3
• Component Variables stored in persistent memory
• Predefined blocks for adding extra signals for easier project
configuration
• No visualizations
Diagnostics

• Diagnostics on SCS2 level


• Built as CoDeSys v2.3 lib
• Customized for Midrange platform
• Creates events that are displayed and stored in the RML and sent
to the crane (depending on configuration)
• Event log is downloadable: Bromma LogViewer can be used for
better overview, sorting and troubleshooting
RML

• Standard for MHC OEM, ”optional” but recommended for other


• Configured using Ms Excel, file uploaded using Wi-Fi
• GUI available via Wi-Fi using either computer, tablet or smartphone

GUI config GUI


RML GUI

• Several top menus, each containing at least one submenu


• Header with most important status
• Edit component parameters
• Save/reset parameters to factory default
• Check spreader status
• Check crane status
• Perform node search and change nodeID
• Fetch/View log
• Admin tools (Passwords, WiFi settings, Software updates)
Version Handling

• No source code downloading = No project upload


• Use file version number to track changes and for software
verification
• Always store latest software in Bromma Source Safe
• Always follow the release instructions about what needs to be
stored in Bromma Source Safe
Version handling CoDeSys

• PROJECT_FILE_VERSION
• 4 digits
x . x . x . x

Template Release version File version Rev no.


– Do not change
Check software RML

• Software information is available in Spreader Info

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