SIMULATORS

Highlights

• Interactive virtual environment with high-fidelity physics simulation
• High-resolution 3D graphics and real boom crane pedals and controls
• Real-world Load Moment Indicator (LMI) display
• 360-degree scenes and Picture in Picture-type viewport for bird’s-eye-view operation support
• Ambient sound simulation and time-of-day/time-of-year shadow-generation settings

Worksites and Scenarios

• Choice of an unobstructed new construction worksite or an obstruction-filled partially completed high-rise worksite
• Operate with a hook, clam-shell or dragline bucket
• Add an extra jib to perform advanced, long-distance multi-angle maneuvers
• Use a realistic hydraulic pile-driver to sink piles at varying angles through variable terrain, while achieving differing penetration and restitution rates
• Maneuver the boom and ball/block and swing the crane
• Pick and place a load on target (including working with chain-link target cages)
• Load and unload a flat-bed trailer, and transfer loads between flat-bed trailers
• Maneuver a load around and over obstructions
• Manipulate a bucket to simulate pouring concrete into forms, with and without obstructions
• Freefall on front and rear drum option for advanced clam-shell and dragline operations
• Learn to drive the tracked crane safely, including over uneven terrain, and to prepare it for work operations
• Train operators in emergency procedures
• Practical scenarios for Certification of Crane Operators (CCO) examinations

3D Graphics and User Environment

• Immersive 3D graphics, including sun, wind, cloud and fog controls
• A precise head-motion tracking system with automatic camera-panning to adjust the view for better depth perception
• The operator LMI includes crane boom, jib, engine RPM, and load data displays, as well as alarms for two-block, backstopper, and overload
• Real-time information about the crane simulation
• Circular level for verifying crane balance and stability
• Choice of Imperial or Metric measurement system
• Accurate generation of shadows to heighten operator perceptions
• Real crane foot pedals and hand controls to enhance training experience
• Choice of two types of levers: Two dual axis or five single axis controls with end-of-travel detent (required for pile-driving operation)

Instructor's Module

• Access to all simulator functionality, including the LMI
• Load, edit and save various training scenarios
• Override controls for swing, boom, winch, brake and throttle
• Options to stop rotation, cut sling, break cable, stop torque load, and generate constant wind or wind gusts
• Issue hand signals to operator
• Enable or disable any object in the scene or move objects
• Modify environment parameters, such as sun orientation to alter shadow patterns, and add fog and wind
• Display crane log events and track student progress with a student log
• Enable or disable sound effects
• Also useful for training worksite signalers to provide crane operators with accurate instructions and guidance

Professional Services

• Vortex simulator user training
• Custom scenario development
• Optional packages such as motion-platforms, mobile enclosures, specialized controls