Automated RTG: The Yard Revolution

INDUSTRIAL CRANES
NUCLEAR CRANES
PORT CRANES AUTOMATED RTG
HEAVY-DUTY LIFT TRUCKS
SERVICE
MACHINE TOOL SERVICE
The Yard REVOLUTION

AUTOMATED RTG
2 Join the Yard REVOLUTION
AUTOMATED RTG
AUTOMATED RTGs: A HUGE NEW

Automated container handling is well-established in Automated RMG (ARMG)
container yards around the world. The benefits of automating a container termi-
nal operation are well-known: increased safety, greater productivity and better
predictability. It’s time to bring these important benefits to your RTG-based
container terminal operation. Now you can factor automation into your busi-
ness planning: the future of your RTG container terminal just got brighter.
OPTION Join the yard revolution with Konecranes Automated RTGs (ARTGs). You can use your
existing yard infrastructure, including the yard surface.
This publication is for general informational purposes only. Konecranes reserves the right
at any time, without notice, to alter or discontinue the products and/or specifications ref-
erenced herein. This publication creates no warranty on the part of Konecranes, express
or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose.
AUTOMATED RTG
ARTG SYSTEM OVERVIEW
WE HAVE THE
TECHNOLOGY
Automated RTG operation is within your reach.
If you already have Konecranes RTGs with Active Load
Control, we offer an upgrade package that contains
everything needed to move to Automated RTG operation.
You don’t have to make heavy investments in infrastruc-
ture. You can use your current yard, starting with one
or more container stacks. If you’re planning a new RTG
container terminal, this is a great opportunity to build an
Automated RTG operating model with us.
THE ARTG SYSTEM

COMPRISES:
• Konecranes 16-wheel RTG with Active
Load Control and Autosteering
• RTG power option: one of cable reel,
busbar, diesel fuel saver
• Process study of yard set-up
• Automation hardware
- Remote Operating Station (ROS)
- Truck guidance system (lights)
- Intelligent gate
- Yard infrastructure as needed
• Automation software
- Operating system for ROS
- IT architecture with TOS interface
INTELLIGENT GATE that acts as

traffic controller of the ARTG con-
tainer block.
KONECRANES ARTG is based on the
Konecranes 16-wheel RTG, equipped with
Active Load Control and Autosteering.
REMOTE OPERATOR STATION (ROS) with

ergonomic operating layout and advanced
graphical user interface.
IT ARCHITECTURE that can be

seamlessly interfaced with your TOS.
THE AUTOMATION CONTROL

SYSTEM CABINET includes
all the hardware and software
needed to operate the Kone-
cranes ARTG System.
AUTOMATED RTG
Vertical Effect without Konecranes

reference line Active Load Control tech-
nology and holistic RTG
design
Accurate target Reduced accuracy without

1 position for pick- 2 Konecranes Active Load
and-place Control and holistic RTG
design
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IT’S ABOUT
TOLERANCE...
Time will tell, but the Konecranes RTG is probably
the only RTG in the world that can be automated
successfully for full-scale commercial terminal
operation.
Konecranes 16-wheel RTGs have the built-in toler-

ance to handle a rough yard surface in automated
operation. This ability is the result of the holistic
design of the Konecranes RTG, which brings
together an intelligent steel structure that can flex
like no other, and our Active Load Control system
that eliminates container sway.
...OF LOCAL
VARIATION
The Konecranes ARTG is built to handle the
technical challenges of container positioning and
measurement in automated operation.
TOLERATING VARIATION IN
THE RUNWAY SURFACE
• Slope variation
• Differences in height
• Bumps and obstacles
TOLERATING VARIATION IN
THE STACKING AREA
• Container bays can be at different angles
to the crane
• Each container ground slot can have
variations in stacking angle and height KONECRANES ARTGs TOLERATE THE ROUGH
YARD SURFACES that typically develop over time.
TOLERATING THE RUBBER TIRES
Variations in tire condition and inflation
AUTOMATED RTG
ARTG SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY
HERE IS THE PROCESS
THE BASIC ARTG CONTAINER BLOCK LAYOUT. ARTG block operations are side-fed.
ARTG gantry movement is limited as much as possible. The truck drives to meet the
ARTG for loading/unloading operations.
The design of truck traffic, safety fencing and gates can be Stacking inside the container
terminal-specific based on a modular solution. stack is fully automated.
Konecranes ARTG technology is field-proven in a number of important
Automated RMG (ARMG) reference terminals. Our ARTG technology and
operating methodology are similar to those employed in these ARMG
terminals.
Truck loading and unloading is done by the remote operator in the Remote
Operating Station (ROS). One remote operator can handle up to 6 ARTGs.
AUTOMATED RTG
JOIN THE YARD GANTRY TRAVELING

• Dual antenna DGPS
REVOLUTION Autosteering
• Twin base station
with automatic
switch-over for
redundancy
ARTG PERFORMANCE
Dimensions with max. 1 over 5 and max. 7 + truck lane, mm
Max. lifting height 1 over 5 / Max. span 7 + truck lane 18100/29500
Crane width over bogie guards/wheel spacing in bogie 12060/2100
Max. speeds, m/min.

Hoist with 50-ton load/empty spreader 31/62
Trolley traversing standard/optional 70/76
Gantry travel with empty spreader/50-ton load 135/90
SPREADER,
CONTAINER,
TRUCK TRAILER
Scanning system
KONECRANES’ PATENTED
ACTIVE LOAD CONTROL (ALC)
TECHNOLOGY
Eliminates container sway and
enables automation thanks to its
ability to adapt to rough yard sur-
faces.
THE INTELLIGENT STEEL STRUCTURE

Provides exceptional tolerance to rough
yard surfaces.
POWER OPTIONS
Cable reel shown as default here. Bus-
bar and diesel engine with Diesel Fuel
Saver technology also available.
TRUCK GUIDANCE
SYSTEM
Integrated scanning
ANTI-COLLISION and light guidance
Real-time relative positioning, lasers system
INDUSTRIAL NUCLEAR PORT HEAVY-DUTY SERVICE MACHINE
CRANES CRANES CRANES LIFT TRUCKS TOOL
SERVICE
Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™ offering lifting equipment and

services that improve productivity in a wide variety of industries. The company is listed on
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd (symbol: KCR1V). With over 12,000 employees at more than 600
locations in almost 50 countries we have the resources, technology and determination to
deliver on the promise of Lifting Businesses™.
© 2013 Konecranes. All rights reserved. ‘Konecranes’, ‘Lifting Businesses’ and are registered trademarks of Konecranes.
Konecranes Finland Corporation, Port Cranes

P.O. Box 662, Koneenkatu 8, FIN-05801, Hyvinkää, Finland
Tel: +358 (0)20 427 11, Fax: +358 (0)20 427 2599 www.konecranes.com

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What are automated RTGs and what are their benefits?

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What components does an automated RTG system comprise?

What components does an automated RTG system comprise?

INDUSTRIAL CRANES

The Yard REVOLUTION

AUTOMATED RTGs: A HUGE NEW

ARTG SYSTEM OVERVIEW

THE ARTG SYSTEM

INTELLIGENT GATE that acts as

REMOTE OPERATOR STATION (ROS) with

IT ARCHITECTURE that can be

THE AUTOMATION CONTROL

Vertical Effect without Konecranes

Accurate target Reduced accuracy without

Konecranes 16-wheel RTGs have the built-in toler-

ARTG SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY

HERE IS THE PROCESS

JOIN THE YARD GANTRY TRAVELING

Max. speeds, m/min.

THE INTELLIGENT STEEL STRUCTURE

Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™ offering lifting equipment and

Konecranes Finland Corporation, Port Cranes

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