IoT Based Framework for Monitoring and Controlling Movable Harbor Cranes

The Internet of Things refers to the type of network that connects anything to the Internet on the basis of the protocols stipulated by the information sensing equipment for the exchange of information and communication in order to achieve smart recognition, positioning, tracing, monitoring and administration. Movable harbor crane (MHC) is a major part of logistics services. Logistics is the management of the flow of goods between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet the requirements of customers or corporations. MHC is mainly used for the loading and unloading of ships. This paper presents recommendations and practices to be used in the future of the smart industry internet (IoSI) and explores the different applications of smart sensor networks in the movable harbor crane. The main objective of the current paper is to develop a conceptual framework for monitoring and controlling harbor movable crane using a cloud on the IoT-PLC control system. Experimental results show that the proposed system is applicable and effective.