The eLINK: Safer Lifting Processes Through Automation
The eLINK is a central data acquisition and control system which main's operating function is to control the lifting hooks, either individually or in groups, through a web application. The eLINK's in/out capabilities allow crane automation using the hook's sensors. All in a quick, flexible and simple way. It can be used to increase productivity, enhance safety, service, tracking…
Functions of the eLINK
eLINK: Central Data Acquisition and Control System
Single Board Computer (SBC)
Central data acquisition and control system
Communicates with the user through a web application interface
Allows the user to view and control the status of the different lifting hooks
It is installed in the electrical panel of the crane.
With Wifi, bluetooth, CANbus communication and the possibility of connecting a 4G module (both optional)
Benefits of the eLINK
Safety
The Elink will only allow the load to be lifted if the safety conditions are met.
Automation
Crane and hook automation
Servicing
Monitoring, diagnostics, support, service, preventive maintenance
Data log/Monitoring
Event log, data analysis, productivity metrics.
How Does it Work?
Select one of the elements to see its function.
Communication with the user
Using a web application connected to any mobile device, be it PC, tablet and/or smartphone
Compatible with Windows, MacOS, iOS & Android Operating Systems.
· eLINK serves a Web App
· users can connect using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G
· local or global access
· user & password login
· different profiles/access levels (user, admin, service, factory)
Communication with Elebia lifting hooks
Via radio communication
The eLINK gives and receives all the info from the
hooks, and has full control of the hooks.
(orders and set up parameters, etc...)
Elebia Remote Control
Elebia Remote Control
The automatic lifting hooks can be controlled using either the eMAX or eMINI remote controls (one or many).
Remote Control
Crane Remote Control
The automatic lifting hooks can also be controlled using the crane's OEM controls, either remote or pendant.
Communication with the crane's elements
Crane control by CANbus or 4 output dry contacts
User defined logical rules, using the hook's sensor information, can be used to automate hooks and crane behaviour.
The eLINK
Central Data Acquisition and Control System
The eLINK is a central control and data acquisition system that has three communication channels: with the user through a web application connected to any mobile device, be it PC, tablet and/or smartphone; with the elements of the crane through 8 input channels and 4 output channels; and with the lifting hooks through radio communication.
eLINK Specifications
| Single-Board Computer | _____ | Cortex-A17 Quad-core SoC* |
| Radio Frequency Communication | _____ | 868.95 / 904 / 917.5 / 924.1 MHz |
| CANbus | _____ | Optional |
| Inputs | _____ | 8 dry contacts |
| Outputs | _____ | 4 relay contacts. Max 1A |
| 4G Module | _____ | Optional |
| Real Time Clock (RTC) | _____ | Yes |
| Internal Storage Memory | _____ | 32GB |
| Battery Button for RTC | _____ | CR2032 |
| Input Source | _____ | 110/230Vac;48Vcc/24Vcc |
| Wi-fi | _____ | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | _____ | 4.2 +EDR |
| IP Code | _____ | IP65 |
| Temperature Range | _____ | -20ºC to 60ºC |
| RF Antenna | _____ | 862 to 930 MHz / 50 Ohms |
Central Data Acquisition and Control System
The eLINK is a central control and data acquisition system that has three communication channels: with the user through a web application connected to any mobile device, be it PC, tablet and/or smartphone; with the elements of the crane through 8 input channels and 4 output channels; and with the lifting hooks through radio communication. It is installed in the crane panel itself, with which we can directly make the appropriate connections of the crane elements that we want to control (such as the Interlock), using the 8 inputs and 4 outputs controlled by relay.
The main operating function is the control of the lifting hooks, either individually or in groups, through the web application. This allows the user to perform different logical functions through the inputs and outputs that are connected to the eLINK, in order to improve the control of the different scenarios that need to be managed. The device itself generates a Log file which informs of all the events that are carried out while the eLink is operating, saving each event with date and timestamp thanks to the Real Time Clock that the device carries.
Communication with user
eLINK serves a Web App
local or global access
user & password login
different profiles/access levels
local connection : Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.
remote connection : Internet or 4G (optional)
compatible with Windows, MacOS, iOS & Android
allows to control Hooks:
link hooks
set up hooks
access hook status
access hook log files
control hooks (open/close)
allows to control eLINK:
set up eLINK
set up logical rules
set up relays
set up inputs
Communication with the Crane’s Elements
Crane control by CANbus or 4 output
User-defined logical rules, using the hook’s sensor information, can be used to automate crane behavior, enabling safer lifting with Elebia hooks.
examples: (amongst many other possibilities)
– if Hook #1 is not fully open/closed, then block the crane.
– if Hook #1 has an overload, then block the crane and sound the alarm.
– if Hook #1 and Hook #2 are not in the same state, then block the crane.
– if the temperature of hook #1 is >80ºC, then sound the alarm.
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