Slides from the 3rd Technical Meeting of the Slope Project

1. Cork
19/jan/2016
Project SLOPE
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WP 3 – Integration of novel intelligent
harvesting systems operating in mountain
areas (hardware development)

2. Project SLOPE
Greifenberg Presentation
CORK, JANUARY 2016

3. Foreword
Wp 3 is focused on the set up of machines and tools required to create an
intelligent interaction from rfid tag reader to black box back up with
innovative machinery covering the complete supply chain in harvesting
operations on steep terrains. The aim is to improve forestry workers safety,
productivity together with terrain sustainability.

4. Foreword
Technical innovation required will be implemented in machines which will
be ready to function to perform real forestry operations on difficult areas.

5. Foreword
The critical part of the wp 3 is to be able to manage interaction among
different machines and components keeping functionality also with relevant
changes carried out on the machines.
We do believe that we will be able to successfully manage the wp with the
most suitable components able to collect and transmit perfect data along
the supply chain

6. Mitigating action undertaken
New partner in the project for the processor head part.
Dow amendment
Task 3.2 changed with the purchase of a new processor
head and the analysis required
Start of wp 3 in month 6 affected by amendment and
mitigating action as reported previously
Suitable components choice and their availability

7. We will implement information with the other partners to
have the suitable components (antenna, reader and
interface pc and its programming) to proceed with the
deliverable to be submitted in month 26.
What we will be doing to finalise
deliverable 3.3

8. Let's see what we have been doing since
last January

10. Time plan

11. Task 3.3 parts
Tecno carriage
Chockers
Rope launcher

12. Tecno carriage work status
The carriage is ready. We still need to
implement the interface pc with its
software, the modification on existing
software with laboratory test to verify
interaction.
A mechanical part is being installed now
for the antenna. It will be a movable part
to be lifted upward and downward to
protect the component from the logs
We have planned testing activities with
Graphitech and CNR at the end of
January, beginning of February.
http://youtu.be/ihXUCTBtoVU

13. Chockers work status
Chokers are ready. The mechanical part is ready. We still need to manage
interaction between them and the new software
Testing activities will be carried out also between Tecno carriage and the
Chockers

14. Synthetic rope launcher EASER status
The prototype is ready. We have carried out testing activities up to 500
mt. We met difficulties due to the unwrapping of the textile rope. We
have newly re-designed the system and currently we are working on
testing activities with a new component tailored to our needs
The new project will consider the launch of the rope without the need
on unwrapping from the winches.

15. Synthetic rope launcher EASER status

16. Synthetic rope launcher EASER status

17. Synthetic rope launcher EASER status

18. Wp3 needs testing in machines and
component interactions. We will proceed
with the interface activities between the
carriage and the processor head first in
laboratory and then on field
3.3 - 3.4

19. Contact info
Diego Graifenberg: graifenberg@gmail.com

20. ProjectSLOPE
Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016

21. Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016
Overview
• Status: ongoing(70%)
• Duration: 17 months (from M9 to M25)
• Involved partners
‐ leader: Compolab
‐ participants:CNR, BOKU, Greifenberg
• Aim: add to a commercial processorhead grading and marking
capabilities while preservingthe existingones
• Output: D3.04 (P type deliverable, due to M25)

22. Previous status ofactivities
Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016

23. Performed activities
Reverse engineering activities (Task3.2) completed
Deliverable D.3.09submitted inSeptember 2015
Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016

24. Performedactivities
Designof thenovel intelligent processor head
Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016

25.  SWquality index – Described inD4.05
 HIqualityindex – Described in D4.04
NIR qualityindex –Described in D4.03
Stress wave system
Hyperspectralimaging system
Near infraredimaging system
RFIDlabeller
Performedactivities
Envisaged sub-system
Cutting forces evaluation system  CPqualityindex – Described inD4.06
Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016

26. Performedactivities
Cutting forces evaluation system

27. Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016
Performedactivities
Cutting forces evaluation system

28. Performedactivities
Stress wave evaluation system
Lasermeasurementsystem
Longitudinalaxial modes analysis withthe
resonancemethod
Lasertriangulationsensorableto detectand
measuretheinducedfreevibrationof the
tree
Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016
Accelerometersmeasurementsystem
Wavepressuretimeof flight
measurementsinthe processedlogs
Composedbytwoaccelerometersand a
sensorized hammerthat provides
themechanicalstimulusandtriggersignal

29. Performedactivities
Stress wave evaluation system
Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016

30. Performedactivities
Stress wave evaluation system
Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016

31. Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016
Performedactivities
Hyperspectral imagingsystem + NIR imagingsystem
HyperspectralandNIRsensorswill bepositionedona
lifting/loweringbar(socalled scanbar)paralleltothechainsawbar
and placedin aseparated carterforprotectionfromdirty,lubricating
oil andchipping
Sensorsneed specificand verysmalldistance(~3mm)fromlog
surface
Velocityprofileof scanbarneed tobedefined

32. Performedactivities
Hyperspectral imagingsystem + NIR imagingsystem
Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016

33. Performedactivities
RFIDlabeller
RFIDtagswill beplaced onthe
Systemwill beplaced ona movable
barand will becomposedby:
• RFIDtagroll
• RFIDloading andcutting
systemsystem
• Staplersystem
• RFIDantenna
• RFIDreader
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crosssection ofeach log
RFIDtagwill befixed onlogs by
staple(mostreliablesystem)
RFIDtags
Minimumlog
diameter(~20cm)
Logcross
section

34. Performedactivities
RFIDlabeller
Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016

35. Performedactivities
RFIDlabeller
Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016

36. Performedactivities
RFIDlabeller
Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016

37. Actual activities status
Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016
Designofthenovelintelligentprocessorheadiscompleted
Sensorshavebeen selected, purchasedand arrived
NationalInstrumentscomponentsforsensorsacquisition havebeen selected, purchased
and arrived
NationalInstrumentscomponentsforthenewmachinecontrolhavebeen selected and
purchased
IndustrialPChavebeen selected, purchasedand arrived
Actuators:
hydrauliccylindersforstress wavesystemand RFIDlabeller designed andordered
electrical actuatorsforscan barandRFIDlabeller selected andpurchased

38. Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016
Ongoing activities
Designofharnesswiring
Designofaddedhydrauliccircuit
Electricalpowersupplysystem
Productionofthedesignedcustomparts
Assemblyofthenovelprocessorhead
D.3.04isplannedtobecompletedbytheendofMarch2016

39. Contact info
GaspareL’Episcopia:gaspare.lepiscopia@compolab.it
StefanoMarrazza: stefano.marrazza@compolab.it
Thank you for your attention
Mid termreviewmeeting
19th-21st January2016

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Project SLOPE
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T 3.5 - Intelligent transport truck
Cork, January 19th, 2016

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Scope
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 Status: 100%
 Length: 12 months (M12 to M24)
 Partners involved:
 ITENE (leader), CNR, MHG, BOKU
 Aim: Track trucks and loaded logs and send the
information into the SLOPE system
 Output: Deliverable D3.05 (finished)

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General Architecture
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Use case

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Hardware
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Hardware
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 Raspberry Pi 2 Model B
 900MHz Quad core ARM V7 processor
 1GB of RAM
 GlobalSat BU-353-S4 USB GPS - GPS data acquisition
 Huawei E3256 USB GPRS – GPRS connection
 Belkin F8T013-1 – Bluetooth USB adapter
 Edimax EW-7811Un – Wireless USB adapter
 CAEN R1240I – qID – portable RFID reader

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Software
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 Raspbian Linux distribution as an operative system. Raspbian is
a free operating system based on Debian and optimized for the
rpi hardware.
 PostgreSQL as a database software. PostgreSQL is cross
platform, open source and free to use.
 Python 3 as programming language. Python is a general-
purpose, object-oriented, high-level programming language
defined for code readability. Python is free and open source.

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Main Screen
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Main screen to
engage the system
and monitor status

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Test Screen
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Test screen to try the
different parts of the
system and check
functionalities.

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Configuration Screen
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Configuration screen
to set different
options of the
solution.

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Manual RFID Reader Screen
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Manual RFID Screen
to control and
monitor the activity of
the portable RFID
reader.

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Next steps
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 Optimize software and functioning - T7.2, T7.3
 Prepare participation in SLOPE pilots – T7.3

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Contact info
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 Juan de Dios Díaz (juan.diaz@itene.com)
 Emilio Gonzalez (egonzalez@itene.com)
 Thanks for your attention!!

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19/jan/2016
Task 3.6: data management backup
Objectives
The goals of this task are:
• to develop system for data exchange between hardware in
field and central computer of FIS
• to provide a data backup strategy

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Task 3.6: data management backup
Task Leader: CNR
Task Partecipants: Compolab, Greifenberg, Graphitech, Itene,
(Treemetrics)
March 2015 to February 2016
Status: 50%
D.3.07 Black-box for backup and data transmission
Prototype: portable and internal powered black box for daily/weekly
data back up and for data transmission in areas without GPRS
coverage (M.25)

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 the “black box” solution is a portable storage (SSHD or similar)
 the external storage will be connected with USB to the industrial PC
hosted by the excavator
 it is used for storing critical data (backup)
 the dedicated GPRS module (USB) is installed in industrial PC and is
used for communication with the central server in a case of the network
coverage
 the portable storage is transferred to the office / operator house and
after connecting to internet, automatically synchronizing data with the
database in a case of no network coverage in forest
Task 3.6: data management backup
detailed concept

56. industrial PC
Database
banana PI computer
FRID
weight
fuel
???
Data storage
CP
NIR
HI
SW
camera
kinect

57. banana PI
CAN-bus
RFID antena
RFID controler
load cell
A/D converterWIFI antena
PC processor
CAN-bus CAN-bus
USB
Fuel consumption
Position
Time of installing log
Time of cycle
RFID of logs
Total weight of logs
TECHNO PLC

58. banana PI
SSD “black box”
cRIO - control
PC processor
USB
SW
sensors
Fuel consumption
Position
Time of installing log
Time of cycle
RFID of logs
Total weight of logs
WIFI antena
GPRS/UMTS
USB
LAN
cDAQ - sensors
LAN
Data from FIS:
quality indexes for
RFID trees, suggested
cutting plan
Data for FIS:
logs quality, quantity,
suitability for each
RFID log
Backup of all data,
including WP4
quality indexed
pressure
sensors
NIR
sensors
HI
sensors
CF
sensors
termometer
actuators guages
encoders

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Banana PI Pro

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 select and purchase optimal hardware (CNR, Graphitech and COMPOLAB)
 integrate the hardware modules with PC chassis (CNR and COMPOLAB)
 define structures of data (both; to be transmitted via 3G and stored for further
use in FIS (Graphitech + Treemetrics)
 to develop the software for communication of the cable crane and central
computer (Greifenberg, CNR and COMPOLAB)
 to develop the software for field instruments and GPRS communication (CNR
and COMPOLAB)
 to develop software tools for merging the data with FIS (Graphitech)
 to extensively test the solution both in lab and in field (all partners)
Task 3.6: data management backup
work plan

61. Thank you very much