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Port Logistics
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Port Logistics

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Overview
Nidec specializes in innovative automation solutions for port logistics, emphasizing reliability, safety, and environmental sustainability. Their systems are designed to optimize the movement of containers and goods, enhancing energy and fuel efficiency.
Key Solutions
  • Automation Systems: These systems are customized to meet specific port needs, improving terminal efficiency and safety through advanced drive and motor technology.
  • Global Solutions and Services: Nidec provides modular drives, high-efficiency motors, and a Crane Management System (CMS) to enhance port equipment automation, ensuring energy savings and operational reliability.
  • Drives and Motors: Solutions include DC drive systems for cost-effective retrofitting, fault-tolerant AC drives, and energy-saving systems like RISGA for diesel-electric cranes.
  • Remote Management: The Remote Crane Management System (RCMS) enables maintenance and performance monitoring through advanced communication systems.
Global Presence
Nidec has a significant global presence with over 40 automation centers, 23 manufacturing sites, and 8 engineering facilities, providing comprehensive local support and services.
Project Management and Support
Nidec offers extensive project management, system design, and commissioning services, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Their engineering team provides design and quality assurance, supported by a global network of automation centers.
Energy Efficiency and Modernization
Nidec focuses on energy and fuel savings, offering regenerative crane systems and modular drive solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. Their modernization services extend equipment life and improve safety while minimizing environmental impact.
Specifications and System Configurations
Nidec offers rectifiers for 6, 12, 18, and 24 pulse systems, with Active Front End Mode for low harmonics. The modular system supports drive configurations up to 2.8 MW, accommodating high power parallel inverter systems.
Energy Efficiency and Standards Compliance
Energy efficiency is crucial, with energy costs potentially accounting for up to 60% of a port's operating expenses. Nidec's technologies meet global efficiency standards, including IE2, IE3, IE4 for Europe, and NEMA for the US, aiming to maximize energy savings and performance.
Energy and Fuel Saving Solutions
Nidec's Dyneo® Permanent Magnet solutions and IE2/3 induction solutions are noted for their energy-saving capabilities. The RISGA system for RTGs and MHCs reduces fuel consumption by managing generator speed, offering reduced operational costs and emissions.
Control Systems and Automation
The control system uses industry-leading software for real-time monitoring and optimization of port equipment, with a master controller for coordination and integration with other systems via Ethernet or fieldbuses. The CMS provides real-time data and remote access, enhancing maintenance and operational efficiency.
Positioning and Navigation Systems
The Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) offers accurate positioning for cranes, improving container stacking and organization, and is designed for ease of use and integration with existing port logistics equipment.
Customer Support and Services
Nidec provides extensive global support, including remote diagnostics, on-site technical service, and training programs, focusing on proactive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment availability.
Conclusion
Nidec is a leader in port logistics automation, providing comprehensive solutions that enhance performance, reduce risks, and ensure successful project outcomes. Their expertise in both new installations and modernization of existing systems makes them a trusted partner in the industry.
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Reliable, safe and environmentally sound automation solutions that optimize movement of containers and goods while increasing energy and fuel savings CONTROL TECHNIQUES TM LEROY-SOMER

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Nidec’s innovative automation solutions designed to meet the demands of port operators The port is at the center of international supply chain logistics because it connects sea, rail and truck transportation from origin to destination. Port operators apply competing demands to logistics organizations, requiring increased throughput while minimizing the environmental impact and rising energy costs. Technology and automation now dominate this industry, and with so much of a port’s effectiveness defined by speed, Nidec integrated, customized and high performance solutions are innovative and reliable,...

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Nidec’s global solutions and services Nidec’s variable speed modular drives, high-efficiency motors and dedicated Crane Management System (CMS) provide the basis of our fault tolerant port equipment automation solutions that increase energy and fuel savings. Installed in many port applications around the world, our automation systems provide compact and flexible solutions with the power and control required to move goods efficiently and safely. Backed by many years of experience, our expertize allows us to maximize the automation, speed and reliability of your cranes and material handling equipment....

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Crane Management System (CMS) Based on Industrial Personal Computers, CMS monitors the physical and operating conditions of port equipment on a real-time basis. It can be used to operate the crane, schedule maintenance, analyze faults and provide crane production data. Compact, reliable and powerful drive system to control crane and handling equipment movements, with built-in redundancy for continuous operations. Differential GPS control system (DGPS) Highly accurate and safe automatic steering for RTG cranes and yard tracking systems linked with terminal operating system. DC drive systems to...

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Remote Crane Management System (RCMS) Single or multiple crane control systems communicate with RCMS, over fiber optic cables or via wireless communication systems, to reduce equipment maintenance and downtime. RCMS can be used at maintenance level for service monitoring, operations level for equipment availability and management level for performance data. Comprehensive range of induction motors rnF..rr^r irrtn., Nidec's proven standard technology provides comprehensive hoisting motor range: • High speed range to increase crane productivity • Low inertia for smoother start/run/stop operations extend...

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Ports where Nidec have products and solutions installed 10 Ireland :: United Kingdom O France Spain Note that many countries have more than one of the facilities represented by the icons EMERSON. CONSIDERIT SOLVED.

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An enhanced global presence that benefits all our customers Through our integrated organization, we have an extensive global presence that provides comprehensive local support and services. This includes: 5,500 employees 40+ Automation Centers Providing excellent customer support for any product, automation solutions or service requirements 23 Manufacturing sites Producing a comprehensive range of high quality products, optimized for industry-specific customer requirements Sweden 8 Engineering and Design facilities Czech Republic Develops market leading products and feature-sets using the latest...

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Nidec Leading the way in Port Logistics Automation Solutions As the leading port logistics automation solutions and engineering services provider, we continuously engage our customers and strategic partners to deliver the solutions they need. Through our technical expertize and knowledge we are able to both improve your business performance and minimize risk, to ensure a successful result. Projects can vary from small logistic machine automation to comprehensive electrical turnkey port automation solutions. You can be assured that we are able take on completely new equipment automation installations...

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Nidec: a proven partner for effective port equipment modernization Nidec provides the expertize to help port operators make the right decisions when modernizing existing port equipment. This not only extends the lifetime of equipment and maximizes the benefits from initial investment but also increases safety and reduces operation costs. Furthermore our 'eco-friendly' innovative fuel saving solutions minimize environmental impact by reducing CO2 emissions and decreasing equipment noise levels. Nidec engineers have extensive experience of any brand of existing equipment to help port operators. Optimizing...

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Project Management, System Design and Commissioning Project development support Our Project Managers will be the key point of contact to assist you throughout the decision-making process, providing insight and expertize for your business case. They are split regionally to provide the knowledge of local practices and know-how you require. Once you decide to utilize Nidec, a dedicated project management team will map out a specific plan and take responsibility for engaging with you, the various teams and suppliers to drive the project forward, finishing on-time, on- specification and at the lowest...

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Local expert port logistics support and services Our extensive port application expertize is available locally through our global Automation Centre network. Whether upgrading existing equipment or designing a new system, we can provide: • In-house design and management, from small-scale retrofit to full port crane and transportation electrical systems • Functional engineering design • Detailed hardware and software engineering design • Motors and drives sizing • Software development and engineering support • Panel-building, installation and project commissioning • First class tailored services...

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Unidrive M fault tolerant and energy efficient modular drive solutions All equipment used for moving or transporting containers or bulk materials is critical in the smooth running of port terminals. Breakdowns, or the failure to unload ships in dock on schedule can result in huge fines, and so continuous operation is essential. Our modular systems are capable of driving loads of up to 2.8 MW, and yet each drive module is compact and light enough to be easily handled on site, simplifying installation and maintenance. They can be configured to provide redundancy so that cranes can continue to operate,...

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