Microguard 414 Operators Manual

GREER COMPANY GREER COMPANY GREER COMPANY GREER COMPANY
Crane Systems Crane Systems Crane Systems Crane Systems

GREER COMPANY 1918 East Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Tel: 714) 259-9702 Fax: 714) 259-7626 PN W414107-
MicroGuard
414 System Lattice Boom Cranes Horizontal Display Clyde M4190 Barge Mount OPERATOR'S MANUAL 12/20/01
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MICROGUARD MICROGUARD MICROGUARD MICROGUARD

414 414 414 414
RATED CAPACITY INDICATOR (RCI)
SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM
LATTICE BOOM CRANES LATTICE BOOM CRANES LATTICE BOOM CRANES LATTICE BOOM CRANES
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY HORIZONTAL DISPLAY HORIZONTAL DISPLAY HORIZONTAL DISPLAY

CLYDE M4190 CLYDE M4190 CLYDE M4190 CLYDE M4190
BARGE MOUNT BARGE MOUNT BARGE MOUNT BARGE MOUNT

OPERATOR'S MANUAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
The MicroGuard
414 Rated Capacity Indicator System (RCI) for

Lattice Boom Cranes Horizontal Display Clyde M4190
Barge Mount is designed to aid the fully trained and experienced
crane operator in safe crane operation. This System may not be
used as a substitute for the usual safety practices and
precautions required for the safe setup and operation of cranes.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL WARNING................................................................................................................................... 2
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................................. 4
THE DISPLAY UPPER LEFT........................................................................................................ 5
THE DISPLAY UPPER/LOWER RIGHT....................................................................................... 6
PUSH BUTTONS LAMPS ICONS ..................................................................................................... 7-10
THE DISPLAY LEFT .................................................................................................................. 7-8
THE DISPLAY UPPER RIGHT ..................................................................................................... 9
THE DISPLAY LOWER RIGHT .................................................................................................. 10
SYSTEM OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 11
CONFIGURATION SELECTION............................................................................................................ 12-13
CRANE SETUP.............................................................................................................................. 12
DUAL USE PUSH BUTTONS........................................................................................................ 12
OPERATOR SETTABLE ALARMS........................................................................................................ 14-17
SETTING ALARMS METHOD............................................................................................... 15-16
SETTING ALARMS EXAMPLES A-C.................................................................................... 16-17
CANCELING ALARMS................................................................................................................... 18
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS.......................................................................................................................... 19
SYSTEM CHECKS......................................................................................................................... 20
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................ 20
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The MicroGuard
414 Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) System for lattice boom cranes is intended to aid
the crane operator in efficient crane operation by continuously monitoring the load and warning the
operator of an approaching overload or Two-Block condition. Monitoring crane functions is accomplished
with the use of highly accurate sensors that continuously compare the load suspended below the boom
head with a copy of the crane capacity chart stored in the computer memory. When an approaching
overload or Two-Block condition is sensed by the system, audible and visual alarms activate. This
System can also be configured to cause cessation of boom movement winch up, boom down, and
extend out (function kick-out).
The MicroGuard
414 Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) System for lattice boom cranes is used with the
MicroGuard
Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) 414 Display.

The MicroGuard
414 System provides the operator with a continuous display of:

Rated Capacity
Actual Load
Percentage of Rated Capacity
Radius of the Load
Angle of the Main Boom
Working Area (if applicable)
Crane Configuration
Use of alternate display push buttons provide the operator with:
Length of the Main Boom.
Height of the Boom Head.

On-screen messages relate to various
alarms that may occur during normal
operation of the system. These
messages are displayed in the left and
upper right displays. The lower right
display provides information about the
currently selected crane configuration.
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THE DISPLAY THE DISPLAY THE DISPLAY THE DISPLAY UPPER UPPER UPPER UPPER LEFT LEFT LEFT LEFT
MAXMUM RATED CAPACITY (1)
is the maximum permitted capacity of the
crane. This value, which appears digitally in
the left display, is derived from a copy of the
crane's capacity chart stored in the memory
of the computer.
MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY is the
reference capacity for any lifting operation
and is dependent on the crane configuration
currently selected. The currently selected
configuration must be the same as the actual
configuration. The current selection may be
viewed in the lower right display. The crane
configuration determines the section of the
capacity chart used as the capacity
reference. If the MAXIMUM RATED
CAPACITY is limited by parts-of-line, the
DISPLAYED MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY
is the ROPE CAPACITY and the message, ROPE LIMIT will appear in the information area (4).
The BAR GRAPH (2) is an analog BAR GRAPH that shows the amount of crane capacity being used
and the rate at which an overload is being approached. This BAR GRAPH in conjunction with the 100%
capacity marker visually indicates when an overload point is reached.
PERCENT OF RATED CAPACITY (3) is shown as a digital read out in which Actual Load appears as
a percentage of Maximum Rated Capacity. For percentages less than 100%, the read out will be at the
right side of the bar graph. For percentages over 87%, the display will move to the center of the bar graph
to make space for the leading edge of the bar graph.
The INFORMATION AREA (4) provides the operator with a visual indicator of the various alarms that
may occur during normal operation of the system. For example, PRE-ALARM, OVERLOAD, ATB ALARM,
or ROPE LIMIT.
ACTUAL LOAD (5) is a digital display that shows the total load suspended below the boom or jib head.
It includes the load, slings, pins, or tackle used to secure the load, and the hook block. Using the
STOWED DEDUCT button, the operator can "tare out the slings and hook (see page 9).

INFORM ATION
TEST
W
M AX
W
100%
M icroGuard 424
VIEW SET CLEAR DOW N UP
CONTRAST OPERATOR ALARM S
1
2
3
4 5
5.82
3.46
60%
ATB ALARM
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ERECTED
TARE

THE DISPLAY THE DISPLAY THE DISPLAY THE DISPLAY UPPER/LOWER R UPPER/LOWER R UPPER/LOWER R UPPER/LOWER RI II IGHT GHT GHT GHT
Refer to the illustration below.
RADIUS/HEIGHT (1) gives a continuous indication of the radius of the load, which is the horizontal
distance from the centerline of rotation to the centerline of the hook. When the Radius/Height push button
is pressed, the display will give a momentary read
out of the height of the boom head above ground
level, i.e. the vertical distance from the ground to
the boom/jib head. Information about height is
only displayed while the Radius/Height push
button is pressed and held.
PARTS-OF-LINE (2) shows the parts-of-line
currently selected. If the parts-of-line selected has
a lower safe working strength than the actual
capacity, the MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY
display will show the reduced capacity and the
message, "ROPE LIMIT" will be displayed in the
information area.
WINCH IN USE (3) indicates the selected
winch. "M" = MAIN, "A" = AUXILIARY,
"F" = FRONT, and "R" = REAR.

ANGLE/LENGTH (4) gives a continuous
indication of the angle of the main boom relative to its horizontal position. When the angle/length push
button is pressed and held, the display will give a momentary read out of the length of the Main Boom
from the boom foot pin to the shaft of the head machinery. Information about length is only displayed while
the Angle/Length push button is pressed and held.
THE BARGE MOUNT SELECTION (6) shown in the lower left of the upper right display is
determined by the current duty selection.
THE LIFTING POINT-150 FT FROM MAIN BOOM CONFIGURATION (7) is continuously
displayed on the upper line of the lower display.
The WORKING AREA (5) is in the lower right section of the upper right display. Descriptions conform
to the current configuration selected and to the swing position of the crane upper. On this crane, it will only
display 360 (AS SHOWN).
CRANE
SET UP
STOWED
DEDUCT
WORKING
AREA DEDUCT
SELECT
57.2 8 F 49.1
360 BARGE MOUNT
LIFTING POINT
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
150 FT MAIN BOOM
TARE
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W
TEST
W
MAX
100%
INFORMATION
LEFT DISPLAY
8
7
3
5
2
1 4
6
VIEW SET CLEAR DOWN UP
9 10 11 12 13
PUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONS PUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONS PUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONS PUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONS
THE DISPLAY -- LEFT THE DISPLAY -- LEFT THE DISPLAY -- LEFT THE DISPLAY -- LEFT
Please refer to the callouts for the push
buttons in the illustration shown.
TEST TEST TEST TEST (1) initiates a System self-test and also
used to display fault codes.
CANCEL ALARM CANCEL ALARM CANCEL ALARM CANCEL ALARM (2) silences the audible
alarm when the alarm has occurred as a result of
an Overload, an Anti Two-Block alarm or an
Operator Settable alarm. This button is also
used to reset the function kick-out relay when it is
necessary to by-pass function kick-out.

The AMBER AMBER AMBER AMBER PRE PRE PRE PRE- -- -ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM (3) (3) (3) (3) icon illuminates at a pre-set value of 90% of Maximum Rated Capacity
and provides a visual indication of an approach to an overload.
The OVERLOAD INDICATOR (RED) OVERLOAD INDICATOR (RED) OVERLOAD INDICATOR (RED) OVERLOAD INDICATOR (RED) (4) icon illuminates at a pre-set value of 100% of Maximum
Rated Capacity and provides a visual indication of Maximum Allowed Load. It will also illuminate whenever
an Anti Two-Block alarm occurs, a wire rope limit is exceeded, or an operator settable alarm has been
reached or exceeded. When the crane is equipped with function kick-out, this indicator will illuminate
simultaneously for Overload, Wire Rope Limit, or an Anti Two-Block condition. Function kick-out will not
occur when exceeding an operator set alarm.
The BA BA BA BAR GRAPH R GRAPH R GRAPH R GRAPH (5) is a part of the analog bar graph in the left display. The bar graph indicates the
crane capacity being used and the rate at which an overload is being approached. The leading edge of the
bar graph aligns with three colored bands in the bar graph indicator. Red indicates an overload. Between
the red and amber is a black notch that indicates 100% of rated capacity. The 100% RATED CAPACITY
INDICATOR is above the bar graph in the left display and marks the point at which 100% of the rated
capacity of the crane has been reached. When the value of 100% has been reached, it corresponds to the
Maximum Rated Capacity in the left display.
The INFORMATION AREA INFORMATION AREA INFORMATION AREA INFORMATION AREA (6) provides the operator with a visual indication of the various alarms that
may occur during normal operation of the system. Such data will appear in the line above the letters,
INFORMATION.
The ACTUAL LOAD ICON ACTUAL LOAD ICON ACTUAL LOAD ICON ACTUAL LOAD ICON (7) indicates the area of the display showing the total load suspended
below the boom, fly, or jib head. It includes the load, any slings, pins, or tackle used to secure the load and
the weight of the hook block. The system will allow the operator to "tare out the weight of slings and hook
(see page 9).
The MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY ICON MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY ICON MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY ICON MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY ICON (8) indicates the area of the left display that gives a read
out of maximum rated capacity for the currently selected configuration.
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W
TEST
W
MAX
100%
INFORMATION
LEFT DISPLAY
8
7
3
5
2
1 4
6
9 10 11 12 13

THE DISPLAY THE DISPLAY THE DISPLAY THE DISPLAY -- LEFT -- LEFT -- LEFT -- LEFT continued

SETTING THE OPERATOR ALARMS
Please refer to the push button callouts in the above illustration.
VIEW ( (( (9) )) ) starts the operator alarm routine and permits viewing of the current alarm settings.

SET ( (( (10) creates a new alarm setting.
CLEAR ( (( (11) clears a current alarm.
CONTRAST (DOWN) (12) decreases the display contrast.
CONTRAST (UP) (13) increases the display contrast.

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CRANE
SET UP
WORKING
AREA
STOWED
1
2 3
4
5
6
7
UPPER RIGHT DISPLAY
DEDUCT
THE DISPLAY THE DISPLAY THE DISPLAY THE DISPLAY -- UPPER RIGHT UPPER RIGHT UPPER RIGHT UPPER RIGHT
RADIUS/HEIGHT RADIUS/HEIGHT RADIUS/HEIGHT RADIUS/HEIGHT shows the
current radius and height. Height is
displayed only when the push button
is pressed and held.When the push
button is not pressed, the read out
is always shown as the radius of
the load.
PARTS PARTS PARTS PARTS- -- -OF OF OF OF- -- -LINE LINE LINE LINE (20) is used to
view the current parts-of-line and to
select the parts-of-line in use on the
selected winch.
WINCH ( WINCH ( WINCH ( WINCH (3) 3) 3) 3) identifies the winch
currently selected. This button is
used to alternate between the front
and rear winch. When switching between winches, the parts-of-line previously selected and recorded for
each winch will be displayed whenever a particular winch is selected.
ANGLE/LENGTH ANGLE/LENGTH ANGLE/LENGTH ANGLE/LENGTH (4) provides a read out of angle or length. Length is displayed only when the push
button is pressed and held. When the push button is not pressed, the read out is always shown as the
Angle of the main boom.
WORKING AREA WORKING AREA WORKING AREA WORKING AREA (5 55 5) receives and displays messages. Messages received in this area will conform to
the current duty selection and the swing position of the crane upper for cranes with swing and multiple
working swing areas.
TARE (6) TARE (6) TARE (6) TARE (6) extracts or "tares out" the weight of hook and slings. When pushed, this button will show the
actual weight of the load being lifted without the weight of the hooks and slings..
TO SET TO SET TO SET TO SET TARE TARE TARE TARE With the hook and slings lifted, press & hold the TARE button (6) for three seconds. The
display console will then beep and "zero" the actual load display. The TARE lamp will then illuminate to
indicate that a tare has been set.
TO CLEAR TARE TO CLEAR TARE TO CLEAR TARE TO CLEAR TARE Press the TARE button. The display console will immediately beep, the actual load
display will show the total weight below the boom head, and the TARE lamp will be off.
CRANE SETUP (7) CRANE SETUP (7) CRANE SETUP (7) CRANE SETUP (7) indicates the area of the display that provides a read out of the selected
configuration. This icon is also a push button used to start the selection of the crane configuration.
TARE
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THE DISPLAY -- LOWER RIGHT THE DISPLAY -- LOWER RIGHT THE DISPLAY -- LOWER RIGHT THE DISPLAY -- LOWER RIGHT

Please refer to the following callouts in the illustration above.

The DEDUCT INDICATOR (2) DEDUCT INDICATOR (2) DEDUCT INDICATOR (2) DEDUCT INDICATOR (2) is an amber lamp that indicates erected deducts. When a deduct is
selected, the lamp will illuminate to warn the operator that a deduct has been applied to the allowed load.
The deduct function only applies to cranes that have boom attachments.
TARE TARE TARE TARE (3) (3) (3) (3) is an amber lamp that illuminates when the actual load value displayed has been "tared" out
(page 9).
SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT (5) (5) (5) (5) is a push button used to terminate all selection and calibration routines.
RIGHT AND LEFT ARROWS RIGHT AND LEFT ARROWS RIGHT AND LEFT ARROWS RIGHT AND LEFT ARROWS ( (( (6 &7) 6 &7) 6 &7) 6 &7) are push buttons used in calibration routines.
UP/DOWN ARROWS UP/DOWN ARROWS UP/DOWN ARROWS UP/DOWN ARROWS 1 & 4 1 & 4 1 & 4 1 & 4
are push buttons used for scrolling.
DEDUCT
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SELECT
1
2 3
4
5
6
7
LOWER RIGHT DISPLAY
TARE
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SYSTEM OPERATION SYSTEM OPERATION SYSTEM OPERATION SYSTEM OPERATION
After performing an automatic self-test at start-up, the system goes directly to the normal working screen.
The self-test can be initiated at any time during normal operation by pressing the TEST button.
TEST TEST TEST TEST
One press (press and release) will cause the system to execute a self-test routine at any time. All lamps,
audible alarms, and digital displays will be functionally tested and all memory areas checked for accuracy
during a self-test. If faults in the system are detected, the information area in the upper display will show
the word "FAULT." If the word FAULT occurs, press and hold the TEST button. This will cause the
display to change to the FAULT MODE. In this mode, information about the fault condition will be
displayed in the upper right display via an error code.
CANCEL ALARM CANCEL ALARM CANCEL ALARM CANCEL ALARM
The CANCEL ALARM button is used to cancel the audible alarm after the alarm has occurred as a result
of an OVERLOAD, an ANTI TWO-BLOCK ALARM or an OPERATOR SETTABLE ALARM. The audible
alarm may be canceled by pressing and releasing the CANCEL ALARM button.
The audible alarm remains canceled until the condition causing the alarm has been removed.
For example, if the audible alarm was canceled because of an overload condition, it will remain canceled
until the overload condition is removed. However, if a different alarm, e.g. an anti two-block condition,
occurred when the audible alarm was still canceled for an earlier overload condition, the new alarm
condition would cause the audible alarm to be restarted.
CANCEL ALARM CANCEL ALARM CANCEL ALARM CANCEL ALARM is also used to reset the function kick-out relay when it is necessary to by-pass
function kick-out that has occurred as a result of either an overload or an A.T.B. alarm. The relay is
re-set by first canceling the audible alarm [as described above] and then pressing and holding the
CANCEL ALARM button for about 3 seconds. The function kick-out relay will then be set to normal
operation. However, should another different alarm condition occur when the relay had previously been
overridden, then the newly occurring alarm condition would cause the motion cut to be re-started.
CANCEL ALARM is a temporary function. The audible alarm or function kick-out is automatically reset
when the condition, which caused the alarm, is no longer present.

WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
WHEN FUNCTION KICK-OUT IS RESET USING THE CANCEL ALARM BUTTON,
THERE IS NO LONGER PROTECTION AGAINST THE CONDITION THAT CAUSED
THE FUNCTION KICK-OUT.
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CON CON CON CONFIGURATION SELECTION FIGURATION SELECTION FIGURATION SELECTION FIGURATION SELECTION
In the normal operational mode, the system is programmed to remember the configuration last selected.
Each time the system is powered up, it will automatically choose that configuration. Only when the crane is
rigged differently must a new configuration be selected.
CRANE SET UP CRANE SET UP CRANE SET UP CRANE SET UP
The menu for the crane set up consists of two consecutive steps.
1. Select auxiliary tip or no erected attachment.
2. Select boom configuration (lifting from main or aux hoist).
AFTER COMPLETING THE SELECTIONS FOR CRANE SET UP, USE THE WINCH
PUSH BUTTON TO SELECT THE LIFTING POINT.
ALL OF THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SYSTEM IS ENTERED
DURING CRANE SET-UP.
ENSURE THAT THE PARTS-OF-LINE IN USE FOR EACH WINCH IS SET. IF NOT, THE
SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY.
FOR SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF CRANE SET-UP, REFER TO PAGE 14.
PARTS PARTS PARTS PARTS- -- -OF OF OF OF- -- -LINE LINE LINE LINE
Press and hold the PARTS-OF-LINE push button to scroll through the available parts-of-line. The new
value is automatically registered when the button is released. The number chosen applies only to the
winch currently selected. A value must be programmed for both winches.
WINCH WINCH WINCH WINCH
The current selection is shown on the display by selecting the letter "M" for MAIN winch and the letter
"A" FOR AUX WINCH. To change the selection, press the winch select push button. Successive pressing
of this button will change the selection from one to the other. After the initial setup, the system records and
retains the parts-of-line and lifting point for each winch.
DUAL USE PUSH BUTTONS DUAL USE PUSH BUTTONS DUAL USE PUSH BUTTONS DUAL USE PUSH BUTTONS
Some push buttons provide two kinds of information. These are the RADIUS/HEIGHT and
LENGTH/ANGLE push buttons.
RADIUS/HEIGHT RADIUS/HEIGHT RADIUS/HEIGHT RADIUS/HEIGHT When the RADIUS/HEIGHT RADIUS/HEIGHT RADIUS/HEIGHT RADIUS/HEIGHT push button is NOT PRESSED, the readout on the
display will ALWAYS show the CURRENT RADIUS.
When the SAME PUSH BUTTON is PRESSED AND HELD, the read out on the display will CHANGE TO
show the CURRENT HEIGHT. This information will remain on the display only as long as the operator
continues to press and hold this push button.
LENGTH/ANGLE LENGTH/ANGLE LENGTH/ANGLE LENGTH/ANGLE When the LENGTH/ANGLE LENGTH/ANGLE LENGTH/ANGLE LENGTH/ANGLE push button is NOT PRESSED, the read out on the
display will ALWAYS show the current LENGTH.
When the SAME PUSH BUTTON is PRESSED AND HELD, the read out on the display will CHANGE to
show the ANGLE OF THE MAIN BOOM. This information will remain on the display only as long as the
operator continues to press and hold this push button.
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CONFIGURATION SELECTION CONFIGURATION SELECTION CONFIGURATION SELECTION CONFIGURATION SELECTION
START THE SELECTION OF CRANE CONFIGURATION BY PRESSING "CRANE SET UP."

CRANE
SET UP

SCROLL TO
AUXILIARY TIP
OR AUX TIP NO ERECTED
ATTACHMENTS
ON RAIL
FULL
OUTRIGGERS
ON RAIL
W/O OUTRIGGERS
Rigging/Travel
Mode
SELECT

SCROLL TO
MAIN WINCH
LIFTING POINT
OR MAIN BOOM AUX TIP
SELECT
SCROLL TO
AUX WINCH
LIFTING POINT
OR AUX TIP MAIN BOOM
SELECT
FOLLOWING THE SELECTION OF CRANE SET UP, USE THE WINCH PUSH BUTTON TO SELECT
THE LIFTING POINT. SET THE PARTS-OF-LINE IN USE FOR EACH WINCH USING THE PARTS-OF-
LINE PUSH BUTTON.
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OPERATOR SETTABLE ALARMS OPERATOR SETTABLE ALARMS OPERATOR SETTABLE ALARMS OPERATOR SETTABLE ALARMS
Another feature of the MicroGuard
414 RCI System is the provision of Operator Settable Alarms. These

alarms, when properly set by the operator, provide a method of obstacle avoidance. This is achieved by
means of minimum and maximum angle and maximum height alarms. These alarms can be programmed
for each job site and set rapidly for the prevailing site conditions, thereby aiding the operator in safe
operation of the crane.
Most alarms will occur automatically as a result of limitations imposed by the capacity chart. The operator
has control over additional alarms which can be set to define the working range of the crane for particular
site requirements and which will provide a measure of obstacle avoidance.
Three alarms are available for operator use.

MINIMUM ANGLE
MAXIMUM ANGLE
MAXIMUM HEIGHT

TEST
100%
INFORMATION
WORKING
AREA
CRANE
TARE
DEDUCT
TARE
VIEW SET CLEAR
SELECT
DOWN UP
OPERATOR ALARMS CONTRAST
W
W
MAX
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MAX HEIGHT
98.5
MIN ANGLE
MAX ANGLE
31.5
75.4
SETUP
TARE
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SETTING SETTING SETTING SETTING ALARMS -- METHOD ALARMS -- METHOD ALARMS -- METHOD ALARMS -- METHOD
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLES ILLUSTRATE THE METHOD FOR SETTING ALARMS.
THE ACTUAL VALUES GIVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING THE CAPACITY
CHART TO ENSURE SAFE, STABLE OPERATION UNDER THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED.

THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE DESCRIBES THE METHOD REQUIRED FOR SETTING OR
CANCELING ALARMS.
1. FROM THE MAIN WORKING SCREEN, PRESS VIEW TO ACCESS THE OPERATOR ALARM
SCREEN.
NOTE: SET OR CLEAR ALARMS ONLY FROM WITHIN THE ALARM SCREEN.
2. WHEN ENTERING THE ALARM SCREEN, THE CURSOR (ARROW) ALWAYS POINTS TO THE
FIRST ALARM. USING THE UP OR DOWN ARROWS, MOVE THE CURSOR TO THE ALARM
THAT MUST BE SET OR CLEARED.
3. PRESS SET OR CLEAR, AS APPROPRIATE.

NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: OPERATOR ALARMS ARE STORED IN THE COMPUTER MEMORY, EVEN AFTER THE
CRANE IS SHUT DOWN.
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: ALARMS THAT ARE NOT SET ARE INDICATED BY THE WORD "OFF."
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: WHEN THE CURSOR POINTS TO AN ALARM AND A NUMERICAL VALUE IS DISPLAYED,
THE VALUE REPRESENTS THE CURRENT POSITION OF THE CRANE UNLESS THE
ALARM HAS BEEN SET PREVIOUSLY. IN THIS CASE, THE "VALUE" WILL ALTERNATE
WITH THE WORD, "SET."
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: AN ALARM SHOWING A VALUE WHEN THE CURSOR IS NOT POINTING AT THE ALARM
INDICATES A PREVIOUSLY SET VALUE.

INFORMATION
W
LEFT DISPLAY
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THE FUNCTIONS OF THE PUSH BUTTONS WHEN IN THE ALARM SCREEN ARE:
VIEW USED TO ACCESS THE ALARM SCREEN TO VIEW THE CURRENTLY SET ALARMS.
SET USED TO SET THE ALARM VALUE. THE ALARM VALUE IS DETERMINED BY THE
POSITION OF THE CRANE AT THE TIME THE SET BUTTON IS PRESSED.
CLEAR USED TO CLEAR A PREVIOUSLY SET ALARM. ALARMS CAN ONLY BE CLEARED
WHEN THE CURSOR IS POINTING TO THE ITEM TO BE CLEARED. USE THE UP/DOWN
ARROWS TO MOVE THE CURSOR TO THE DESIRED ALARM. PRESS CLEAR TO CANCEL
THAT ALARM.
UP/DOWN ARROWS USED TO MOVE THE CURSOR UP OR DOWN THE SCREEN TO THE
ALARM, WHICH IS TO BE VIEWED, SET OR CLEARED.
SELECT USED TO RETURN TO THE NORMAL OPERATING SCREEN.

SETTING THE ALARMS SETTING THE ALARMS SETTING THE ALARMS SETTING THE ALARMS
TO SET ALARM POINT POSITION THE CRANE AT THE POINT AT WHICH THE ALARM IS TO
SOUND. WHEN IN THE OPERATOR ALARM SCREEN, PRESS THE SET BUTTON TO SET THE
ALARM. REFER TO THE EXAMPLES BELOW.

EXAMPLE A
TO SET AN ALARM WHENEVER THE BOOM IS BELOW A 30 ANGLE:
1. PRESS VIEW TO ACCESS THE ALARM SCREEN. THE CURSOR WILL BE AT MIN ANGLE.
2. MOVE THE BOOM TO A 30 ANGLE.
3. PRESS SET TO ENTER THE ALARM. THE DISPLAYED VALUE WILL BE THE ALARM SETTING,
WHICH WILL ALTERNATE WITH THE WORD SET.
4. WHEN THE ALARM IS SET, PRESS SELECT TO RETURN TO THE WORKING SCREEN.
THE RED LAMP AND THE AUDIBLE ALARM WILL OPERATE WHENEVER THE BOOM
IS BELOW 30.THE MESSAGE MIN ANGLE WILL APPEAR IN THE INFORMATION AREA
ON THE LEFT DISPLAY.
EXAMPLE B
TO SET AN ALARM WHENEVER THE BOOM IS ABOVE A 60 ANGLE:
1. BOOM TO A 60 ANGLE.
2. PRESS SET TO ENTER THE ALARM. THE DISPLAYED VALUE WILL BE THE ALARM SETTING
AND IT WILL ALTERNATE WITH THE WORD SET. PRESS SELECT TO RETURN TO THE
WORKING SCREEN. THE RED LAMP AND THE AUDIBLE ALARM WILL OPERATE WHENEVER
THE BOOM IS ABOVE 60 DEGREES. THE MESSAGE MAX ANGLE WILL APPEAR IN THE
INFORMATION AREA ON THE LEFT DISPLAY.
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EXAMPLE C
TO HAVE AN ALARM WHENEVER THE BOOM TIP HEIGHT EXCEEDS 75 FEET, USE THE
FOLLOWING PROCEDURE.
1. EXTEND THE BOOM AND/OR ADJUST THE BOOM ANGLE SO THAT THE TIP HEIGHT IS 75
FEET.
2. PRESS VIEW TO ACCESS THE ALARM SCREEN. THE CURSOR WILL BE AT MIN ANGLE.
PRESS THE DOWN ARROW TO MOVE THE CURSOR TO MAX HEIGHT.
3. PRESS SET TO ENTER THE ALARM. THE DISPLAYED VALUE WILL BE THE ALARM SETTING
AND IT WILL ALTERNATE WITH THE WORD SET. PRESS SELECT TO RETURN TO THE
WORKING SCREEN. THE RED LAMP AND THE AUDIBLE ALARM WILL OPERATE WHENEVER
THE BOOM TIP HEIGHT EXCEEDS 75 FEET. THE MESSAGE MAX HEIGHT WILL APPEAR IN
THE INFORMATION AREA ON THE LEFT DISPLAY.

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CANCELING ALARMS CANCELING ALARMS CANCELING ALARMS CANCELING ALARMS
CLEAR IS USED TO CANCEL A PREVIOUSLY SET ALARM. ALARMS CAN ONLY BE CLEARED
WHEN THE CURSOR IS POINTING TO THE ITEM TO BE CLEARED. CANCELING OF ALARMS CAN
BE CARRIED OUT REGARDLESS OF THE POSITION OF THE CRANE.
1. PRESS VIEW TO ACCESS THE ALARM SCREEN.
2. MOVE THE CURSOR TO POINT TO THE ALARM TO BE CANCELED.
3. PRESS CLEAR TO CANCEL THE ALARM. THE DISPLAYED VALUE WILL BE THE CURRENT
POSITION OF THE CRANE AND THE WORD SET WILL NO LONGER BE DISPLAYED.
4. MOVE THE CURSOR TO POINT TO THE NEXT ALARM TO BE CANCELED.
5. WHEN ALL THE CHOSEN ALARMS ARE CANCELED PRESS SELECT TO RETURN TO THE
WORKING SCREEN.

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PERIODIC INSPECTIONS PERIODIC INSPECTIONS PERIODIC INSPECTIONS PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
CHECKING T CHECKING T CHECKING T CHECKING THE ANTI TWO BLOCK SYSTEM HE ANTI TWO BLOCK SYSTEM HE ANTI TWO BLOCK SYSTEM HE ANTI TWO BLOCK SYSTEM
MAIN SWITCH MAIN SWITCH MAIN SWITCH MAIN SWITCH
1. LOWER THE BOOM SO THAT THE A.T.B. SWITCHES CAN BE REACHED BY HAND.
2. SET THE SELECTOR SWITCH LOCATED ON THE MAIN SWITCH HOUSING TO THE "MAIN"
POSITION AND CHECK THAT RAISING THE WEIGHT TO TRIP THE SWITCH CAUSES THE
A.T.B. ALARM TO OPERATE.
JIB SWITCHES JIB SWITCHES JIB SWITCHES JIB SWITCHES
IF THE CRANE IS EQUIPPED WITH ADDITIONAL JIB SWITCHES, CHECK AS FOLLOWS.
1. CONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE JIB SWITCH TO THE RECEPTACLE ON THE MAIN SWITCH.
2. SET THE SELECTOR SWITCH TO "BOTH".
3. CHECK THAT RAISING THE WEIGHT AND TRIPPING THE SWITCH ON EITHER THE MAIN OR
THE JIB SWITCH CAUSES THE A.T.B. ALARM TO OPERATE.
4. SET THE SELECTOR SWITCH TO "JIB".
5. CHECK THAT RAISING THE WEIGHT ON THE JIB SWITCH ONLY AND TRIPPING THE SWITCH
CAUSES THE A.T.B. ALARM TO OPERATE.
FUNCTION KICK FUNCTION KICK FUNCTION KICK FUNCTION KICK- -- -OUT OUT OUT OUT
IF THE CRANE IS EQUIPPED WITH FUNCTION KICK-OUT, CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE
SYSTEM AS FOLLOWS.
WITH THE CRANE IN ANY NORMAL WORKING CONFIGURATION, RAISE THE HOOK BLOCK
SUFFICIENTLY TO CAUSE THE A.T.B. SWITCH TO OPERATE.
CHECK THAT WHEN THE AUDIBLE ALARM SOUNDS, THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS ARE
STOPPED:
FRONT WINCH UP
REAR WINCH UP
BOOM HOIST LOWER
CHECK THAT WHEN THE CANCEL ALARM BY-PASS SYSTEM IS ENABLED OR THE
RIGGING/TRAVEL MODE IS SELECTED, THE AUDIBLE ALARM IS SILENCED AND THE MOTIONS
ARE RESTORED.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
WHEN CARRYING OUT THIS TEST THE CRANE IS NOT PROTECTED BY THE FUNCTION KICK-
OUT CIRCUITS. TAKE CARE THAT THE CRANE IS NOT PUT INTO AN ACTUAL TWO-BLOCK
CONDITION INADVERTENTLY.

DO NOT OPERATE THE CRANE UNDER THE ABOVE CONDITIONS.
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SYSTEM CHECKS SYSTEM CHECKS SYSTEM CHECKS SYSTEM CHECKS
CHECK THAT THE DISPLAYED BOOM ANGLE AGREES WITH THE MEASURED ANGLE.
CHECK THAT THE DISPLAYED RADIUS AGREES WITH THE MEASURED OPERATING
RADIUS.
CHECK THAT THE DISPLAYED BOOM LENGTH AGREES WITH THE ACTUAL BOOM
LENGTH.
IF A KNOWN TEST WEIGHT IS AVAILABLE, CHECK THAT THE DISPLAYED WEIGHT
AGREES WITH THE TEST LOAD. THE DISPLAYED LOAD INCLUDES THE HOOK BLOCK
AND ANY LIFTING ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS SLINGS, PINS AND SHACKLES.
NOTE: IF THE "TARE" FUNCTION HAS BEEN USED, THE TARE LAMP WILL BE
ILLUMINATED AND THE DISPLAYED LOAD WILL BE THE ACTUAL TEST WEIGHT BEING
LIFTED.
IF THE CAPACITY CHART IS RATED FOR SPECIFIC AREAS E.G. SIDE, FRONT OR REAR,
THE SYSTEM SHOULD BE CHECKED BY SWINGING THE BOOM INTO THE PERMITTED
AREAS AND CHECKING THAT THE RATED CAPACITY READING AGREES WITH THE
CRANE CAPACITY CHART.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
THE SYSTEM HAS BUILT-IN SELF-TEST FACILITIES AND CHECKS ITSELF EACH TIME THE
SYSTEM IS SWITCHED ON. ONLY A MINIMUM LEVEL OF PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE IS
REQUIRED. THIS IS RESTRICTED TO VISUAL INSPECTIONS OF CABLES AND SENSORS FOR
OBVIOUS SIGNS OF WEAR AND TEAR AND INSPECTION OF MECHANICAL PARTS SUCH AS
REELING DRUMS, HOIST ROPE TENSIOMETERS AND ANTI TWO-BLOCK SWITCHES.

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