According to the manufacturer, the system comprises an interface that is integrated into the crane installation, as well as associated software that visualises the status of the crane installation.

StatusControl allows users to access all relevant operating data from its installations on mobile devices that are based on Windows, such as notebooks or tablet PCs via WLAN or GSM.

The system supplies all operating data from connected crane installations, including remaining service life or elapsed operating data for the travelling hoist.

It also analyses and interprets the condition of the cranes and hoist units based on comparative data and pre-defined threshold values.

StatusControl adopts a colour code based on the traffic light system that allows the user to easily where work needs to be carried out. According to Terex, when the remaining service life drops below a certain level, rope hoists have to be given a general overhaul as specified by legal requirements.

In addition, the traffic light system helps reliably and efficiently indicate when work is necessary. This, in turn, adheres to safety requirements are laid down by the FEM (the European Materials Handling Federation).

Elsewhere, status reports document the collected data and evaluations that can be quickly accessed to obtain a history of the installation.

Carolin Paulus, vice president of Demag Service at Terex Material Handling, explains: "Demag StatusControl improves the operating reliability and availability of crane installations. Companies can be provided with a complete overview of the operating status of their crane installations at all times and, thanks to this cost-effective and preventive maintenance solution, they can avoid expensive repairs or unscheduled downtimes.

"With our IDAPSY diagnostic software, we were already the first manufacturer to introduce a tool that can read out rope hoist data."

In addition, convenient remote monitoring with the new StatusControl system is also claimed to significantly cut the effort involved in monitoring installations.

"Companies save time and money, since no other equipment, such as elevating work platforms, is needed in order to read out the data", adds Paulus.