Training company, CM Labs Simulations has significantly updated two of its port yard-side simulation training packages.
The Reach Stacker and Empty Container Handler (ECH) packages now bring a more realistic feel with the addition of inching pedals, different camera positioning and spreader reference lines.
“The updates of Reach Stacker and ECH provide pivotal training for yard-side equipment operations, which are critical to the safe and efficient handling of cargo and optimizing port productivity,” said Devon Van de Kletersteeg, CM Labs’ product manager, ports.
CM Labs’ development team updated the ECH to include a simulated inching pedal to allow operates to simulate the precise movement of the equipment. The left pedal on the simulator pedal board acts as the inching pedal and the engagement is configurable in the commissioning settings. The update also includes additional cameras to aid visibility when locking into containers.
The team also updated the Reach Stacker package to include an inching pedal to better represent the functionality and precise movements representative of the actual machines. To ensure additional realistic machine behaviour, the team also added reference lines to the spreader on the Reach Stacker.
Both packages are fully compatible with CM Labs hardware portfolio which includes the Port Trainer, Advantage 5 Screen, Master 10- and 13-Screen and MasterCab operator stations.
CM Labs clients include the Port of Tilbury, Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal, Indonesian Port Corporation, Napier Port, Ports of Auckland, multiple DP World sites, the Pacific Maritime Association (USA) and over 100 other companies, OEMs, equipment operators and trades training organisations.
