Solution architectures for

STACKER
RECLAIMER

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Solution architecture for stacker reclaimers
Our integrated solution increases OEE for stacker reclaimers

A P Q OEE

Availability
A
Downtime losses
• Downtime (collision, rough movements) Drives solutions enable smoother
acceleration and deceleration yielding less
• Setup and adjustments wear and tear on the drive components
• Idle time
A unified solution
that integrates Performance
P
automation systems Performance loss
Control systems allow machines to be
and motor control • Variability of operational performance
due to manual operation completely controlled in manual, semi
automatic or automatic mode
• Excessive manual tidying-up of piles

Quality
Q
Quality loss Control systems and powerful HMI
solutions allow machine to be properly
• Ability to define and manage the operated and positioned ­— seamless
stockpile ore type, size, shape, integration with GPS systems and other
stacking pattern advanced sensing technologies

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CONTROL ROOM/PLANT REMOTE MONITORING

IP CAMERA 3D LASER SENSOR MACHINE

GPS RECEIVER

OPERATOR
I/O SENSORS
TRAVEL DRIVE TRAVEL DRIVE SLEW DRIVE SLEW DRIVE BUCKETWHEEL BELT BOOM LIFT AUX
1 N 1 2 DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE APPLICATIONS

SCALE ENCODERS

MOBILITY

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 PowerFlex® Drives with TotalFORCE® Technology:
Reduce equipment wear and tear by implementing
Radio Modem Integration: smooth acceleration and deceleration curves instead
of the traditional trapezoidal motion profiles — no
Increase reliability and reduce special programming required.
FactoryTalk® Analytics™ LogixAI™: maintenance by replacing the
existing control cable reel system Continuously monitor operation and remaining life of
Use an embedded artificial intelligence components based on actual operation conditions.
with a wireless solution.
module to find optimizations at the operation
level, with no data scientist required.

CONTROL ROOM/PLANT REMOTE MONITORING FactoryTalk® InnovationSuite:

Remotely monitor assets, predict
equipment failure, and identify
improvement opportunities.

IP CAMERA 3D LASER SENSOR MACHINE

ControlLogix® Control Systems:

Control the machine in Converged Plantwide Ethernet
manual, semi-automatic or Architectures:​
automatic mode. Tested and validated reference
GPS RECEIVER
architectures co-developed
by Rockwell Automation and
Cisco enable IT/OT integration,
quality performance and security
at every level.
OPERATOR
I/O SENSORS
TRAVEL DRIVE TRAVEL DRIVE SLEW DRIVE SLEW DRIVE BUCKETWHEEL BELT BOOM LIFT AUX
1 N 1 2 DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE APPLICATIONS

VersaView® Industrial Computers:

Provide operators with the ability to IntelliCENTER® with EtherNet/IP:
virtually control all machine functions Streamline setup and enhance
and gain access to information visibility between process and
about machine status, operations, motor controls. Use network
maintenance, and safety. connectivity to quickly monitor,
troubleshoot and diagnose issues
SCALE ENCODERS
with your motor control center.
MOBILITY

FactoryTalk® InnovationSuite:
Seamless Network Integration:
Use augmented reality GPS Module:
technologies to gain real-time Easily connect with belt scales and
other third-party equipment. Prevent collisions and efficiently coordinate
equipment operating and
machine movement by identifying precise
performance information, as
GPS position in XYZ Cartesian, LLA (latitude,
well as enable collaboration for
longitude and altitude) and speed (m/s).
equipment maintenance.

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