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qSCALE maestro PLC v01.00.00 Contents Safety instructions Product description Operating Mode Selection Operation Service and Maintenance Appendix Operators Manual Issue H – 01/2018 HMI v01.00.00 This document has the order number: MAN-QSCA-O-0007...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions ................... 6 EC Conformity Declaration ................ 6 Product Description ..................7 Product Identification ................. 8 Overview of Console Elements ..............9 Overview Feedback Elements ..............10 ...
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System Information .................. 39 Screen Capture ..................40 5.6.1 Taking Screen Captures ..............40 5.6.2 Saving Screen Captures ..............40 Maintenance and Repair ................41 Appendix ......................42 ...
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Introduction This manual is a component of the equipment or systems supplied by Hirschmann Automation and Con- About this manual trol GmbH. Keep this manual in a safe place and ensure that it is available to all users. The contents of this manual are subject to change. Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH do not Liability disclaimer provide any guarantee for this material, including the associated guarantee regarding marketability and suitability for certain intended purposes.
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Safety Instructions Marking of Notices Dangers and other important notices are marked as follows in this user manual: WARNING Warning of direct threat of personal injury and damage to property. Instructions on precautions to avert the danger. CAUTION Warning of dangerous situations. Also warns of damage to property. Instructions for averting the danger.
Safety Instructions 1 Safety Instructions WARNING Imminent threat of personal injury and damage to property due to incorrect system settings! The correct adjustment of the RCL to the current set-up status is essential for the correct function of the system and of the machine. The RCL can only operate correctly if all settings are entered correctly according to the current set-up status during the SETUP procedure.
Product Description 2 Product Description The vSCALE D2 / D3 maestro console is the interface of the Rated Capacity Limiter system (RCL). The RCL monitors the sensors and detects a machine overload status depending on various parameters. The machine driver is warned before the onset of an overload status via visual and audible warning signals. The RCL comprises: ...
Product Description 2.1 Product Identification The type plate carries the unique identification of the operating console. It is located on the back of the device. Please ensure you make a note of all the information on your type plate for queries about this product. Type plate (Example for D3) Type plate...
Product Description 2.2 Overview of Console Elements Function Keys F1-F8 Feedback Elements (F1 – F12 in 7” display ver- Section 2.3 (See sion.) Function Varies by screen Rotary Encoder with Pushbutton Function For Selection and Con- firmation Display with RCL Main Menu "Home"...
Product Description 2.3 Overview Feedback Elements Light Sensor: Not Used Operating Display: Green While Supply Voltage is Connected USB Data Display: Yellow During Data Exchange via Front USB Port Wireless Indicator: Not Used Multi-Function Light: Flashes Red/White while in error state Blue while setting the operating mode Green while in operation Yellow Machine nearing operational limit...
Operating Mode Selection 3 Operating Mode Selection This chapter contains information, advice and instructions for choosing an operating mode. 3.1 Switching Device On and Off The load limiting device has no on/off switch. The console automatically switches on with PTO power. After boot-up, the following appears on the display: Operating Mode Selection Screen Initial Display After...
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Operating Mode Selection In the event of a system malfunction an error code is displayed in the bottom right of the display: System Malfunction? Error code The error codes and what they mean are explained in the error codes table in Section 6.3.
Operating Mode Selection 3.2 Setting the Operation Mode SETUP Procedure The RCL must be adjusted to the current machine setup status by completing the full SETUP procedure after start-up and after any change to the machine configuration. The system is not ready to operate until the full SETUP procedure has been completed. WARNING Imminent threat of personal injury and damage to property due to incorrect system settings! The correct adjustment of the RCL to the current set-up status is essential for the correct func-...
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Operating Mode Selection Selection Selection is with the rotary control: Optionally press “up arrow” or “down arrow” function keys to select options. Start SETUP Operating Mode Setup can be called from the main RCL operating menu by pressing the function key. Select Reeving Selection: ...
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Operating Mode Selection Select Operating Mode Selection: Press the button to enter the Operatig Mode Menu. When the Operating Mode Button turns green you can adjust the Operating Mode number. Use rotary knob or up and down arrows to select the operating mode that corresponds to the current machine setup.
Operation 4 Operation After the operating mode is set, the RCL is ready to use. The machine operator must be familiar with all operating elements of the RCL before operating the machine. All settings must be checked by hoisting a known load and comparing the information with that displayed by the RCL.
Operation Main Working Screen The RCL Main Working Screen is the central operating image during machine operation and the start- ing point for the selection of various functions. You can return to this screen from any other screen by pressing the “Home” button. Load Capacity Utilization (Bar Chart) Load Capacity...
Operation 4.1.1 Warning Lights / Audible Alarm Various warning symbols are shown in the information bar as required and are visible from any screen: Error Code Warning Symbols Example Depending on the cause of the warning the following also occurs: ...
Operation 4.2 Work Area Limitations The RCL system has programmable functions for monitoring geometrical limits of the working area: Height Monitoring > See Section 4.2.1 Radius Monitoring > See Section 4.2.2 Boom Angle Monitoring > See Section 4.2.3 ...
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Operation CAUTION Machine movements are not switched off when limit values are exceeded. Radius Limit Angle Limit Wind Speed Height Limit Limit Function Angle Limit Wind Speed Limit Keys (see Section 4.2.3) (see Section 4.2.4) Radius Limit Deactivate all Limits (see Section 4.2.2)
Operation 4.2.2 Radius Monitoring Upper and Lower Radius Limits are able to be programmed. HOME LIMITS RADIUS Current Radius Saved Limit Value of Minimum Radius (Activated) Saved Limit Value of Maximum Radius Function Save Current Radius as Maximum Save Current Radius as Minimum Keys Radius Limit...
Operation 4.2.3 Boom Angle Monitoring Upper and Lower Boom Angle Limits are able to be programmed BOOM HOME LIMITS ANGLE Current Angle Saved Limit Value of Saved Limit Value of Maximum Angle Minimum Angle (Activated) Function Keys Save Current Radius as Maximum Save Current Radius as Minimum Angle Limit Angle Limit...
Operation 4.2.4 Wind Speed Monitoring Maximum safe operating Wind Speed can be programmed WIND HOME LIMITS SPEED Current Measured Wind Speed Wind Speed Limit Set Function Sets Upper Wind Speed Limit (see Turn On/Off Maximum Wind Speed Keys instructions, below) Limit Return to Limit Menu...
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Operation Instructions 1. Press 2. Use the rotary knob to select the numbers. Pressing the knob to move to the next digit. 3. Press the button to add a decimal point. 4. Use the button to change the input be- tween a negative or positive value.
Operation 4.3 Tare Weight This function key is used to remove the weight of the hoisting gear and load block from the displayed load.. Pressing this button sets the load value to zero in order to subsequently display only the weight of the load and not the lifting apparatus.
Operation 4.5 Error Events Pressing the “Silence” function button will momentarily display the “Error Event” function button. Pressing the “Error Event” function button will bring up the Error Event Page, which displays error spe- cific information. If the Alarm is already muted the “Silence” button will be greyed out but will still display the “Error Event”...
Service and Maintenance 5 Service and Maintenance 5.1 Settings Menu System settings can be found under the Settings Menu. HOME SETTINGS Daily Password Seed. See service manual for details. Function Sensor Calibration Machine Information Screen Keys (See Section 5.4) (See Section 5.2)
Service and Maintenance 5.2 Machine Information The Machine Information Screen shows the Machine Model, Machine Serial Number as well as Digital Outputs, Analog Inputs, and Digital Inputs. MACHINE HOME SETTINGS INFO 5.2.1 System Version Information MACHINE VERSION HOME...
Service and Maintenance 5.2.2 Status of Digital Outputs The system Digital Output Information is displayed here. See the Service Manual for more detail. MACHINE DIGITAL HOME SETTINGS INFO OUTPUTS If Green, Output is ‘High’ If Red, Output is ‘Low’ Digital Output Status Use the Rotary Knob or the “Up Arrow”...
Service and Maintenance 5.2.3 Status of Digital Inputs The system Digital Input Information is displayed here. See the Service Manual for more detail. MACHINE DIGITAL HOME SETTINGS INFO INPUTS If Green, Input is ‘High’ If Red, Input is ‘Low’ Use the Rotary Knob or the “Up Arrow”...
Service and Maintenance 5.2.4 Readings of Analog Sensors Readings of the analog sensors can be called up. See the Service Manual for more Detail. MACHINE ANALOG HOME SETTINGS INFO INPUTS Scaled Value Raw Sensor Data Use the Rotary Knob or the “Up Arrow”...
Service and Maintenance 5.3 User Screen Alarm volume, display brightness, key brightness, and measurement units can be selected in the User Screen. HOME SETTINGS USER SCREEN Function Alarm Volume LCD Screen Brightness Keys (See Service Manual) (See Section 5.3.1) Key Brightness Unit Selection...
Service and Maintenance 5.3.2 Key Brightness The Brightness of the Keys on the console can be adjusted in the User Screen. OUTPUT ANALOG HOME SETTINGS PREFFERENCES INPUTS Use the rotary knob to adjust the brightness. Pressing the knob or to confirm.
Service and Maintenance 5.4 Sensor Calibration The sensors must be calibrated before operation after installation. SENSOR HOME SETTINGS CALIBRATION Function Angle Sensor Calibration Length Sensor Calibration Keys (See Service Manual) (See Service Manual) Luffing Cylinder Tuning (See Service Manual) Function Keys may vary by machine model depending on the sensors being used.
Service and Maintenance 5.5 System Information From the System Information screen you can set the Date and Time, view and reset the runtime of the system, rotate the display, download the event recorder data, and download updates from the USB. ...
Service and Maintenance 5.6 Screen Capture The system has the capability of taking screenshots and saved to either: USB Drive Internal Memory 5.6.1 Taking Screen Captures On any screen: Press and hold the “HOME” function button Press the “SET” function button Release both the “HOME”...
Service and Maintenance 5.7 Maintenance and Repair The qSCALE S6 maestro central control unit and vSCALE D2 / D3 maestro consle contain no wear- Maintenance ing parts and therefore cannot be opened. If you notice malfunctions or differences between actual and displayed measured values, you should switch the device off and have it checked and, if necessary, re- paired immediately by an authorized Hirschmann service partner.
Appendix 6 Appendix This appendix contains additional technical information and the full table of error codes. 6.1 Technical Data Operating voltage 9…36 V DC, suitable for 12 and/or 24 V on-board power supply Overvoltage protection overvoltage up to max. 48V DC / 2 minutes Reverse polarity protection up to -48V DC Display...
Appendix 6.2 Password Entry Password entry is done by the following instructions: Use the rotary knob to select the numbers, pressing the knob to move to the next digit. Use the buttons to select the number in the chosen direction. (The selected digit turns green and will be replaced by the next selection.) Use the button to delete the currently selected digit.
6.3 Error Codes Table The first one or two digits of an error code can determine what type of error is occurring 00xx Other 2xxx Module Error General Error 3xxx Module Error 1Fxx System 01xx Global Cut 02xx Single Cut 03xx Limiter Error Error...
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Error Code Description Solution Limiter Errors 0100 – 05FF E0100 Min radius limit underrun (global cut) Boom down to a valid load-chart radius and angle E0101 Max radius limit exceeded (global cut) Boom up to a valid load-chart radius and angle E0102 Main boom angle too low (global cut) Boom up to a valid load-chart radius and angle...
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Error Code Description Solution Kinematic Errors 0A00 – 0AFF E0A00 Capacity utilization >= 100% Lay down the load. Only operate within allowed parameters E0A08 Capacity utilization >= 90% Warning: Operating close to Cut-off E0A20 Shutdown due to overload Lay down the load. Only operate within allowed parameters E0A21 Overload Warning Warning: Operating close to Cut-off...
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Error Code Description Solution Sensor & I/O Errors 1100 – 1BFF Check the CAN connections and wiring, the sensor E1X00 Sensor Error: IOLength1 calibration, and the CAN configuration. Replace faulty sensor Check the CAN connections and wiring, the sensor E1X01 Sensor Error: IOAnglE1 calibration, and the CAN configuration.
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Error Code Description Solution Check the CAN connections and wiring, the sensor E1X34 Sensor Error: IOWind1 calibration, and the CAN configuration. Replace faulty sensor Check the CAN connections and wiring, the sensor E1X38 Sensor Error: IOIncX1 calibration, and the CAN configuration. Replace faulty sensor Check the CAN connections and wiring, the sensor E1X39 Sensor Error: IOIncY1...
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Error Code Description Solution General Errors E0090 Operating mode changed Not Available The error will clear when the system finishes the E00FC Controller Not Initialized initialization process Turn the Ignition off and on again. Consult Customer E1F00 System Error Service if the error occurs again Check the bus cabling or connector.
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