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Rated Capacity Indicator System Calibration and Testing for: Machine Model Serial Number Tester Date GREER COMPANY 1918 E. Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 259-9702 Fax: (714) 259-7626 ® PN W458199 Rev A 09/27/02 MicroGuard 586 Retrofit Calibration Manual...
Notice This document and resulting data about the crane are confidential. Copies of this document may not be distributed to third parties in any form without the prior written consent of the Greer Company and the crane manufacturer. Tools Required Digital Volt/Ohmmeter Inclinometer –...
If the Boom pivot is above the Boom Hoist cylinder Upper pivot (as shown), dimension “J” is negative. Clearly indicate “+” or “-”. The above illustration shows dimension “J” as negative. GREER COMPANY 1918 E. Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 259-9702 Fax: (714) 259-7626 ®...
Measure “W” at a low angle < 20 ° and at a high angle > 60 °. ‘W’ is the shortest distance from the boom pivot to the hoist rope. GREER COMPANY 1918 E. Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 259-9702 Fax: (714) 259-7626 ®...
Installation Checks • Check wiring and EPROM installations. • ® If swing switches are fitted, perform the digital input monitor routine via the MicroGuard display to ensure that the switches operate correctly. • Set the Extension Reel Clutch. Calibration Routines and Menu Entry The calibration routines, which are hidden from normal use, require the use of the entry code supplied with this manual.
Display offset added to length (gets over some OEM cheats). 13. Retracted Length Retracted length of boom. (Measure it!) GREER COMPANY 1918 E. Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 259-9702 Fax: (714) 259-7626 ® PN W458199 Rev A 09/27/02...
If calibrating with a stowed attachment, check that the relevant stowed data is entered into the system via the 10-Stowed Jibs routine BEFORE calibrating the main boom. GREER COMPANY 1918 E. Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 259-9702 Fax: (714) 259-7626 ®...
“F.” Each jib combination can have its own independent “F” value. Before entering the routine, the display will show the angle of the boom head under no load and under the current load. GREER COMPANY 1918 E. Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 259-9702 Fax: (714) 259-7626 ®...
6. Check the validity of the calibration with a ‘Test Load’ before moving to the next jib combination. Completion Upon completion of a jib calibration, record the test results in the worksheet at the end of this book. GREER COMPANY 1918 E. Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 259-9702 Fax: (714) 259-7626 ®...
Measur’d Radius Displayed Actual Load Error Length Angle Radius Radius Error Load Load GREER COMPANY 1918 E. Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 259-9702 Fax: (714) 259-7626 ® PN W458199 Rev A 09/27/02 MicroGuard 586 Retrofit Calibration Manual...
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GREER COMPANY Page 15 of 22 Crane Systems GREER COMPANY 1918 E. Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 259-9702 Fax: (714) 259-7626 ® PN W458199 Rev A 09/27/02 MicroGuard 586 Retrofit Calibration Manual...
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Measur’d Radius Displayed Actual Load Error Length Angle Radius Radius Error Load Load GREER COMPANY 1918 E. Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 259-9702 Fax: (714) 259-7626 ® PN W458199 Rev A 09/27/02 MicroGuard 586 Retrofit Calibration Manual...
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Measur’d Radius Displayed Actual Load Error Length Angle Radius Radius Error Load Load GREER COMPANY 1918 E. Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 259-9702 Fax: (714) 259-7626 ® PN W458199 Rev A 09/27/02 MicroGuard 586 Retrofit Calibration Manual...
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Measur’d Radius Displayed Actual Load Error Length Angle Radius Radius Error Load Load GREER COMPANY 1918 E. Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 259-9702 Fax: (714) 259-7626 ® PN W458199 Rev A 09/27/02 MicroGuard 586 Retrofit Calibration Manual...
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Measur’d Radius Displayed Actual Load Error Length Angle Radius Radius Error Load Load GREER COMPANY 1918 E. Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 259-9702 Fax: (714) 259-7626 ® PN W458199 Rev A 09/27/02 MicroGuard 586 Retrofit Calibration Manual...
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Measured Radius Displayed Actual Load Error Length Angle Radius Radius Error Load Load GREER COMPANY 1918 E. Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 259-9702 Fax: (714) 259-7626 ® PN W458199 Rev A 09/27/02 MicroGuard 586 Retrofit Calibration Manual...
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Measured Radius Displayed Actual Load Error Length Angle Radius Radius Error Load Load GREER COMPANY 1918 E. Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 259-9702 Fax: (714) 259-7626 ® PN W458199 Rev A 09/27/02 MicroGuard 586 Retrofit Calibration Manual...
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GREER COMPANY Page 22 of 22 Crane Systems GREER COMPANY 1918 E. Glenwood Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 259-9702 Fax: (714) 259-7626 ® PN W458199 Rev A 09/27/02 MicroGuard 586 Retrofit Calibration Manual...
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