The Magnetek-brand Intelli-Protect System allows users to designate locations where a crane is programmed to slow down or stop, using motion control products such as variable frequency drives, radio remote controls, limit switches, and sensors.

These versatile systems—ranging from simple configurations to the more complex—can be added to existing crane controls or included in new installations. 

Implementing an Intelli-Protect System can help:

• Limit the risk of collisions
• Increase safety for equipment and personnel
• Improve facility throughput
• Plan maintenance to maximize uptime

Available as fixed location or configurable systems, Intelli-Protect can be customized to exact requirements and modified as conditions change. Intelli-Protect is the first product in the Intelli-Crane family.

To limit the risk of collisions, Intelli-Protect offers two protection boundaries to limit or stop crane operation. When crossing an initial slow down boundary, the crane speed is limited. When crossing a stop boundary, the crane stops to prevent entrance into the no-fly zone. The crane can back out of a zone and resume operation at normal speeds and control directions outside of the no-fly zone.

A Personal Electronic Device (PED), such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet, allows for full configuration of Intelli-Protect Systems. Systems can also be enabled or disabled as changing process, plant, and crane conditions require. After commissioning, the PED can monitor no-fly zones, inputs, outputs, and troubleshoot faults or alarms. The Wi-Fi signal can be turned off after setup to prevent programming changes.

PLC experience is not required for installation and commissioning of Intelli-Protect, so your facility can get up and running quickly. Using the Wi-Fi connection to the web interface eliminates the need to go up on the crane to set up or view diagnostic information.

Once two-sided, three-sided, four-sided, or configurable no-fly zones are designated, cranes reliably and consistently traverse production areas, minimizing downtime.

Robust design allows for fixed location or fully configurable operation in both indoor and outdoor applications. The Intelli-Protect System can be easily bundled with Magnetek brand motion control products for additional safety and diagnostic information.