Crane Sentry

Crane Sentry Collision Avoidance Systems for US Overhead Crane Applications

Crane Sentry is a laser-based collision avoidance system for US overhead crane runways where OSHA 1910.179 and CMAA requirements for crane-to-crane and crane-to-obstruction collision protection apply. Crane-Controls.com features Crane Sentry collision avoidance systems in three configurations — Crane Sentry Lite, Crane Sentry, and Zone Manager — covering single-zone and multi-zone runway protection for US overhead crane installations ranging from single-crane facilities to complex multi-crane runway environments.

Crane Sentry Lite is a dual-laser collision avoidance system with 2 relay outputs and a 98-foot detection range, providing a compact and cost-effective proximity detection solution for single-zone crane-to-crane and crane-to-end-stop applications. Crane Sentry is the standard laser collision avoidance system with single and dual laser configurations, 6 relay outputs, and a detection range of up to 1,640 feet, with 110VAC override relay options and reflective and white 24"x24" target plate configurations for installations requiring manual zone bypass capability. Zone Manager is a multi-zone laser collision avoidance system with 8 relay outputs, up to 1,640-foot detection range, output expansion modules providing additional zone alarm relays, and override relay options for complex multi-crane runway installations requiring independent zone control and alarm management across multiple crane travel zones.

Target plates in white and reflective 24"x24" configurations, 32-foot and 100-foot M12 laser extension cables, output expansion modules, and 110VAC override relay options are stocked as accessories for all three Crane Sentry system configurations. Crane-Controls.com's technical team provides pre-sale application support for Crane Sentry system selection and specification, helping US crane builders and facility managers match system configuration, relay output count, and detection range to their runway geometry and zone protection requirements. OSHA 1910.179, CMAA, and ASME B30 compliant installations supported.