Abstract: The present invention relates to a crane (101). The crane (101) has a hoist (113), movable in at least one lateral direction (X, Y), for performing a lifting operation. A controller (125) is provided for controlling lateral movement of the hoist (113). An imaging sensor (127) is provided for detecting a person in a defined safety region (145, 147). The controller (125) is configured to inhibit operation of the crane (101) when the imaging sensor (127) detects a person in said safety region (145, 147). The invention also relates to a control system for a crane (101) and a related method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crane (101). The crane (101) has a hoist (113) for performing a lifting operation and a controller (125) for controlling operation of the crane. At least one sensor (127) is provided for detecting the presence of a person in a safety region (129). The controller (125) is configured to inhibit operation of the crane (127) when the sensor (127) detects a person in the safety region (129). The present invention also relates to a crane control system and a method of operating a crane (101).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crane (101). The crane (101) has a hoist (113) for performing a lifting operation and a controller (125) for controlling operation of the crane. At least one sensor (127) is provided for detecting the presence of a person in a safety region (129). The controller (125) is configured to inhibit operation of the crane (127) when the sensor (127) detects a person in the safety region (129). The present invention also relates to a crane control system and a method of operating a crane (101).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control system for operating a crane (101). The control system includes a central control module (125) for controlling operation of the crane (101) and a control unit (121) for outputting control signals to the central control module in response to user inputs. At least one portable safety unit (149) having a wireless transmitter for communicating with the central control module (125). The at least one portable safety unit (149) is provided with a safety module which is connected to the wireless transmitter. The safety module can be operated to transmit an inhibit signal wirelessly to the central control module (125) to inhibit operation of the crane (101). The present invention also relates to a crane (101) and a method of operating a crane (101).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crane (101). The crane (101) has a hoist (113), movable in at least one lateral direction (X, Y), for performing a lifting operation. A controller (125) is provided for controlling lateral movement of the hoist (113). An imaging sensor (127) is provided for detecting a person in a defined safety region (145, 147). The controller (125) is configured to inhibit operation of the crane (101) when the imaging sensor (127) detects a person in said safety region (145, 147). The invention also relates to a control system for a crane (101) and a related method.