The company will feature its Laser Collision Avoidance System (LCAS), which contains advanced laser technology “to ensure overhead cranes and hoists do not collide with end walls or other overhead equipment,” it said.
Jeremy Pearson, sales director, North America material handling, said: “LCAS uses retroreflective Class I laser technology, which can detect either stationary or moving objects.”
He added: “Unlike some other products on the market, everything is in one enclosure. Set up is easy and most of it can be done on the floor before taking it up to the crane so down time is kept to a minimum.”
The field adjustable LCAS can be programmed for alarm, slowed or stopped at any user-selected distance. With a range of 50m (164ft), the device can sense distance changes as little as 3mm (0.12in).
The alarm output of LCAS is activated whenever a unit detects a target moving within its set warning distance, giving operators sufficient time to take corrective action before a costly collision can occur.
Pearson continued: “When you consider the costs of repairing cranes that have been in collisions and factor in the additional costs to production because of equipment downtime, you can see why LCAS systems are so essential for equipment and personnel safety.”
Additional LCAS features include continuous fault monitoring, input voltage from 100 to 240 VAC, solid state control outputs with optical isolation to 4,000 volts, and a single standard NEMA 4X (IP66) enclosure with optional internal heater for cold temperature applications.
More information on the company and its products is available by tel: +1 724 962 3571 or on the website at: www.cattrongroup.com.
