SIMULATORS

Mobile Crane

Highlights

  • Interactive virtual environment with high-fidelity physics simulation
  • High-resolution 3D graphics and real mobile 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
  • Raise and lower the boom and ball/block, swing the crane
  • Maneuver the ball/block (swing, boom and hoist, telescoping)
  • Stop on target and land load on target (including working with chain-link target cages)
  • Pick and place a load, including attaching and detaching it
  • 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
  • Operate in either work or driving mode
  • 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, outrigger, 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 dual-axis hand controls enhance training experience

Instructor's Module

  • Access to all simulator functionality, including the LMI
  • Load, edit and save various training scenarios
  • Override controls for swing, boom, winch, telescope, brake and throttle
  • Options to stop rotation, cut sling, break cable, stop torque load, set up and sink outriggers, 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
  • Enable or disable sound effects
  • Display crane log events and track student progress with a student log
  • 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