Smart Anti-Collision Control Systems
The anti-collision control system to prevent crane collisions, offered by the French company AMCS, is the most frequently used automatic system in Israel's construction sites.
About AMCS
The AMCS smart control system connects to the crane and calculates in 3D the distances and speeds of movement of all parts of the cranes – including the cabin. If a danger is detected, the system alerts the operators and site manager and slows the crane to a safe stop.
The AMCS collision avoidance system is suitable for a wide variety of crane models and is the first to offer synchronization between fixed and mobile cranes—for optimal protection and accident prevention on site.
Key Advantages for the site manager
Remote monitoring—Site supervisors and managers can view all information about each crane from any browser.
Connecting all the lifting equipment – linking all types of cranes on site to one system.
Disarming and prioritizing a specific crane—If necessary, it is possible to remotely disable prohibited areas or collision avoidance systems, as well as give priority to a specific crane temporarily or permanently.
Key advantages for the crane operator
The crane operator can clearly see precise information about the position and progress of each crane.
The display screens can also show environmental information:
- Crane status
• Wind speed
• Sensitive areas on site (e.g., schools, railways, or power lines)
• Other cranes on site
Anti-collision systems available on Skyline:
DCS60 and 61DCS systems communicate with each other, thereby increasing safety at work when cranes of various types are being used in busy construction site
DCS60
- Can be installed on any type of crane
- Real-time 3D management of up to 125 cranes
- Continuous recording of crane events and movements
DCS61
- Can be installed on any type of crane, luffing jib, traveling, or telescopic cranes
- Real-time 3D management of up to 125 cranes
- Continuous recording of crane events and movements
- Download the DCS61 full technical specification
FAQ
The AMCS collision avoidance system is a three-dimensional and automatic tool that connects to cranes on construction sites.
It calculates in real time the distances and speeds of all parts of the cranes (including the cabin) and warns of the risk of collision. If necessary, it intervenes automatically, slows down, and even stops the crane.
The AMCS system is the first to offer synchronization between fixed and mobile cranes (such as crawler cranes).
It prevents accidents between different types of lifting equipment on the construction site and enables intelligent integration between diverse systems.
Crane operators are presented with a 2D view that includes information about the crane position and progress, wind speed, sensitive areas on site (e.g., schools, railways, or power lines), and information about other cranes on site.
In addition, the monitoring system allows for real-time recording and monitoring, and crane operators can remotely take control of the view, disable prohibited areas, or change operating priorities—particularly important features for safety and emergency management purposes.