Title :
Fiber optics in flexible cable applications in the pulp and paper industry
Author_Institution :
Siemens Energy & Automation Inc., Alpharetta, GA, USA
Abstract :
The use of flexible fiber optic cables on high-speed log handling cranes in the pulp and paper industry is described. On these machines, the fiber optic technology provides a noise free communication link for the control system and enables clear video signal transmission from the crane´s legs through the festoon system to the drivers cabin to support the crane operators for safe truck unloading. A basic description of fiber optic transmission systems and an overview of the types of fiber constructions available are presented
Keywords :
computerised materials handling; cranes; local area networks; optical cables; optical links; paper industry; video signals; LAN; applications; control system; flexible fiber optic cables; log handling cranes; materials handling; optical links; paper industry; pulp industry; video signal transmission; video signals; Communication cables; Communication system control; Control systems; Cranes; Leg; Optical control; Optical fiber cables; Optical fibers; Optical noise; Pulp and paper industry;
Conference_Titel :
Pulp and Paper Industry Technical Conference, 1992., Conference Record of 1992 Annual
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
DOI :
10.1109/PAPCON.1992.186296
