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PLS / V2.5

PLS System Introduction

Key Technologies: Architecture, Adaptive Gripper, Twistlock Machine Intelligent Agent, Storage Area

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PLS System Architecture Diagram
Port Lock StationDEEPLOCK / PLS

01 / Architecture

PLS — Software Architecture

Terminal Operating SystemAs the data processing core of the PLS system, receives task commands from TOS and optimizes distribution to CCS

LAYER 01

Business Application Layer

TOS

Terminal Operating System

Multi-Channel Remote Real-time Monitoring System (UI)

Provides full-process monitoring of operational tasks

Data Center System (DCS)

As the data processing core of the PLS system, receives task commands from TOS and optimizes distribution to CCS

Central Lock Storage

Centralized twistlock storage management

Mobile Transfer Platform

Twistlock transfer scheduling

LAYER 02

Intelligent Algorithm Layer

Twistlock Machine Industrial Intelligent Agent - AI-Empowered Edge Computing

  1. 01High-precision Dynamic Ranging and Vehicle Guidance
  2. 02Multi-modal License Plate Recognition and Intelligent Channel Control
  3. 03Vision-driven Twistlock Intelligent Classification and Operation Process Matching
  4. 04Robot 3D Space Intelligent Dynamic Recognition and Collaborative Positioning
  5. 05Intelligent Assessment of Operation Completion and Closed-loop Quality Control
  6. 06Intelligent Data Verification of Twistlock Storage Status
LAYER 03

Device Control Layer

01

Channel Control System (CCS)

Receives task commands from DCS, manages PLS equipment and channel control

02

Equipment Control Software (ECS)

Responsible for controlling PLS equipment and executing tasks assigned by CCS

03

PLC

Programmable Logic Controller, controls specific actuators

Stacking Cart · Adaptive Gripper · Turntable · Transfer Rack

02 / Embodied intelligence

PLS — Embodied Intelligence

3D Space Precise Positioning and Robot Guidance
Multi-Channel Remote Real-time Monitoring System (UI)

3D Vision / Edge Control / Closed-loop Verification

High-precision Dynamic Ranging and Vehicle Scheduling Guidance

Laser sensor-based real-time distance perception and vehicle motion planning system

Vision-based Intelligent Lock Type Classification

Using image recognition technology to achieve automatic lock model identification and process matching

3D Space Precise Positioning and Robot Guidance

3D vision-based corner fitting spatial positioning and robotic arm path planning system

Intelligent Verification of Stored Lock Status

Visual inspection ensures consistency between lock status and storage information

Multi-modal License Plate Recognition and Intelligent Channel Control

Vision and deep learning fusion-based license plate recognition and access permission decision system

Intelligent Assessment of Operation Completion and Closed-loop Feedback

Vision and rule engine-based operation result verification and quality control

03 / Adaptive operation

PLS — Adaptive Operation

Capable of handling over 99% of twistlock types except cone with accessories

Lashing Position - Semi-automatic Lock
01

Lashing Position - Semi-automatic Lock

Non-lashing Position - Cone
02

Non-lashing Position - Cone

Lashing Position - Fully Automatic Lock & Cone
03

Lashing Position - Fully Automatic Lock & Cone

Non-lashing Position - Middle Lock
04

Non-lashing Position - Middle Lock

04 / Storage area

PLS — Storage Area

Different shipping companies, different types of locks

PLS — Storage Area

Storage Parameters

Different Color Pallets
Different shipping companies, different types of locks
Turntable Capacity
16 locks
G-type Storage Area Capacity
240 locks
Transfer Rack Capacity
96 locks

Ship Container Capacity Reference

Small/Medium Feeder Ship

Single bay container count at full load (40ft)

~192

Panamax Ship (5000 TEU class)

Single bay container count

~320

Ultra Large Ship (18000 TEU class)

Single bay container count

~480