2. WARNINGS • The Mentor EI65 is an operational aid that warns a crane operator of certain approaching hazardous conditions, which could cause damage to equipment and personnel. • The device is not, and shall not be, a substitute for good operator judgment, experience and use of accepted safe crane operating procedures.
Operator’s Manual Mentor EI65 3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The Hirschmann Mentor EI65 System consists of an operating console with a central microprocessor unit, length/angle sensor, force transducers and anti-two block switches. Boom length and boom angle is registered by the length/angle sensor mounted inside the cable reel, which is mounted on the boom.
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Programming Procedure Figure 1: Mentor EI65 system Components of the Telescopic Crane 1. Console 2. Cable Reel 3. Linerider or Force Transducer * 4. A2B Switch 5. Analog to CAN converter * The load sensor depends on the system and crane options. Refer to Installation Manual for system kit options.
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Operator’s Manual Mentor EI65 Figure 2: Mentor EI65 system Components of the Lattice Crane 1. Console 2. Cable Reel 3. Linerider or Force Transducer* 4. A2B Switch 5. Angle Sensor 6. Analog to CAN converter * The load sensor depends on the system and crane options.
Operator’s Manual Mentor EI65 3.3 Control Identification The above figure illustrates the controls and displays of the Mentor EI65 Operating Console. The numbers of the illustration correspond to the numbers in the following list, which describes the function of each control.
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Operator’s Manual Mentor EI65 11 Data Display The display will show technical information as well as operating information and instructions for the operator. During crane operation the readout will display the actual load, the tip height, the boom length, the boom angle, the working radius, the selected hoist winch and the number of reevings (parts of line).
Programming Procedure 4. PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE During the startup phase the Mentor EI65 System automatically starts with a programming procedure which relies on the correct entry by the crane operator. This procedure consists of three parts: • Startup Procedure • Setting operating configuration of the crane •...
Operator’s Manual Mentor EI65 4.2 Setting Operating Configuration of the Crane Note: Only calibrated operating selections, i.e. extension and/or jibs, will appear in the following operating configuration selection. Step 1 To enter new values the “Select” button has to be pressed.
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Operator’s Manual Mentor EI65 Step 12 Press Button “OK” to enter the number of reevings (parts of line) being used. If the operator wants to continue with the previously programmed REEVING? PUSH ↓ OR OK or default number of reevings, press “DOWN” button.
Operator’s Manual Mentor EI65 4.3 Activating and Setting of Preset Limits The Mentor EI65 system is equipped with the following presets: • limit for maximum hook load • limits for maximum and minimum boom angle, boom length and working radius.
Operator’s Manual Mentor EI65 4.3.3 Setting of Boom Radius Presets Step 1 This message appears after pushing the “LIMIT” button and pressing the RADIUS LIMIT? “DOWN” button to scroll through the limits. To set a minimum and PUSH ↓ OR OK maximum boom radius limit press the “OK”...
Operator’s Manual Mentor EI65 5. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION Prior to operating the crane, the following checks must be made: 1. Check the cabling connecting the various parts of the system for physical damage. 2. Check the anti-two block switches and weights for free movement.
Mentor EI65 console and crane. The operator is responsible for verifying the operating information is correct. Anytime the operator deems necessary;...
The error codes listed in the Malfunction Table will identify various faults that can occur with the Mentor EI65. Following the Malfunction Table are pages, which explain each fault and describe the action, which shall be, taken to correct the fault.
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