Crane Tracking System Installation
How Is Hoistack Installed on Existing Cranes?
Hoistack is designed to install onto your existing overhead crane infrastructure with minimal intervention. Installation is done with a field device attached to the crane's existing panel; it is commissioned in minutes without stopping production.
Pre-Installation Checklist
A short site survey speeds up installation and prevents surprise costs. Typically the following are reviewed:
- Panel suitability and space for the device
- Device power supply
- Condition of the crane and drive infrastructure
- Internet / connectivity availability
- Data to be monitored and reporting needs
Installation Steps
- 1The site and crane infrastructure are assessed.
- 2Panel connection points are identified.
- 3The Hoistack field device is mounted at a suitable point.
- 4Data collection and connection settings are configured.
- 5The crane is defined in the web and mobile panel.
- 6Test data is checked.
- 7The system goes into live monitoring.
Does It Require Stopping Production?
No. Installation is planned while existing cranes run, affecting production as little as possible. There's no need to buy new cranes.
Post-Installation Test Checklist
After the device is commissioned, the following are verified; once everything is confirmed the crane goes into live monitoring:
- Does the operating status appear correctly on the panel?
- Is running-hours and usage data coming through?
- Are signals like temperature / current being read?
- Are fault and alarm notifications triggering?
- Do offline buffering and reconnection work?
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does installation take?
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Installation takes minutes, not hours; after the site survey it is commissioned while existing cranes run.
Is a separate device needed for each crane?
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Usually each crane is monitored with its own field device; the data from all devices is collected on one panel.
Does installation require stopping production?
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No. Installation is planned with minimal intervention, without stopping production.
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