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User Manual The GS550 System Document Part Number GM550, Version 2004, Revision B 12500 R:24.2 27000 Jib 30ft Engineered weighing solutions for crane and lifting application...
Table of Contents Introduction ..................5 Overview ........................5 Version Compatibility......................5 Start-Up ........................5 Operation....................7 Display GS550 .......................7 Liquid Crystal Display ....................8 Sensor Status Lights ....................8 Infrared Port ......................8 Keypad ........................8 Menu System.........................11 Menu Numbers ......................12 Menu Navigation......................12 Password Protection....................13 Menu Layout ......................13 Parts of Line ......................14...
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Length Sensor Cable Reel....................35 Maximum Boom Extension ..................36 Mounting the Cable Reel ....................36 Boom Length Calibration Procedure № 1: Mechanical Set-Up ........38 Boom Length Calibration Procedure № 2: Correct with the GS550 ........38 Radius...........................40 Radius Verification and Adjustment................40 Radius Settings......................41 Basic Radius Parameters for a Lattice Crane ..............42...
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Transfer Firmware Files from the PDA to a GS550............63 Conserve GS550 Configuration When Updating Firmware ..........64 Transfer Data Logger Files from the GS550 to the PDA ..........64 Transfer Data Logger Files from the PDA to a Personal Computer .........65 Trouble Shooting PDA Communication Issues ..............66 Data Logger Viewer......................67...
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LSI PRODUCT WARRANTY..............83 LSI Contact Information............... 85 The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com 301-371-6126...
GC series load cells and GS001 series line rider and load pin transmitters, the GS010 angle sensors, the GS011 angle sensor and length transmitter and the GS020 wind speed sensor. The GS550 system is designed as an operator aide and is in no way a substitute for safe operating practice...
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GS050 Anti-Two- Block Switch GS101 Angle and Length Sensor GS550 Display GC Series Load Cell Figure: Key components in a typical system The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com 301-371-6126...
Operation Display GS550 The GS550 displays detailed information on the backlit, two lines liquid crystal display (LCD). Additional information including warnings, alarms, and radio status is communicated by the display lights and the display buzzer. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Sensor status lights 12500 R:24.2...
GT103 portable download tool or other compatible device. Keypad The keypad consists of six buttons used to control, consult, program, and troubleshoot the GS550 display and system. Each button has two functions; a primary function for the operation display, and a secondary function for menu navigation and programming.
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Systems with more than one load sen- sor typically display main hoist load information on the first page and auxiliary hoist load information on the second page. This applies only if the GS550 has been correctly installed to control crane lockout function. Operation SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com...
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If the lockout relay is inverted this alert will occur when voltage is detected on the wire when safe. † If the lockout relay is inverted this alert will occur when voltage is not detected on the wire in alarm. The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com...
2) Crane Rigging 3) Display Settings 4) Installation 5) System Diagnostic Menu System There are five basic menus (level one) used to program, consult and control the GS550 system. 1) Parts of Lines 2) Crane Rigging 3) Display Settings 4) Installation...
Tip: most menus are circular; press Next on the last page of a menu to return to the first page. Tip: most lists are circular; press Down on the last entry of a list to return to the first entry. The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com...
AZA. If the user password is forgotten, it can be changed as long as the administrator pass- word is known. Forgotten password? Call LSI technical support (Houston, TX) at 888 819 4355 or contact your local LSI representative. Menu Layout The figure below shows the menus accessible to the operator without password protection under the default factory settings.
4. Press Enter to save any changes and then press Exit twice to return to the operation display. Rated Capacity Indicators The GS550 can be programmed to assist the operator by indicating the working load limit (WLL) from the crane specific rated capacity charts according to the angle and radius information re- ceived from the boom mounted sensors.
Rated capacity indication is based on interpretation of a selected capacity chart using boom angle and load radius. The chart must be selected by “rigging” the working hoist in the GS550; this is done by following the chart wizard in menu 2) Crane Rigging.
Short ton (T) United States 2000 lb 907.2 kg Foot (ft.) Long ton (T) United Kingdom 2240 lb 1016 kg Foot (ft.) Tonne (t) International System (SI) 2205 lb 1000 kg Metre (m) The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com 301-371-6126...
Language Future versions of the GS550 will include different display language options. 1. Press Menu → Next → Next → Enter → Next → Next to go to menu 3B) Display language. 2. Press Next to advance to the contrast adjustment page or press Exit twice to return to the operation display.
! The “list of last 32 sensors received” includes all functioning GS series sen- ARNING sors within range. Programming a GS550 display for sensors from a different system will disable that system and render indication by both systems inaccurate. 2. Press Next to go to menu 5B2) List last 32 sensors received.
4. Press Next to go to menu 5D4) Display internal temperature. 5. Press Next to go to menu 5D5) GS550 base station id. The base station id should be the same as the GS550 display serial number printed on the left side of the box 6.
It can be mounted on the dash, on a sidewall, or on the ceiling of the cab. To ensure reliable radio communication between sensors and the GS550, the antenna must not be in contact with metal and must have a direct and clear line of sight to the antennas of all sensors. The mount- ing bracket requires a flat surface of at least 2 inches in diameter on both sides and where the back of the surface is accessible in order to tighten the nuts.
Tip: If the nuts are on the outside of the cab, caulk with silicone between the washers and the cab to prevent water entry. 4. Loosen the wing nut of the bracket arm to adjust display orientation to facilitate viewing by the operator and then tighten it back up.
2. Connect the red wire to a fused accessory Black wire source, rated at least 3 amperes, that sup- plies +12 or +24 volts when the crane is on. The GS550 will automatically detect the Battery Crane Power voltage level and adjust itself.
7. Connect the yellow cable to the GS550. The connector is waterproof and well rated for external environments. Simply connect the cable to the display and gently tighten the nut. Do not put a kink in the yellow cable where it enters the connector;...
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5. Press Next to advance to the next wire trigger menu page and repeat steps 2 through 5, or, press Exit three times to return to the operation display. Table: Default Triggers Lockout Wire Default Trigger White 4301 Green Orange 32767 The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com 301-371-6126...
When lockout is triggered voltage is cut on the lockout wires linked to the lockout condition. Warning! Inverting lockout relays will allow crane operation in the event the GS550 display fails. Operating a crane without a functioning anti-two-block system and load and angle indication is dangerous and may be against the law.
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Press Exit at any time to return to menu 4) Installation. If there are any unsaved changes the display will request confirmation: press Enter to save before quitting or press Exit to quit without saving. The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com...
Important! The load cell antenna must not be in contact with metal. Important! The load cell antenna must have a clear line of sight to the GS550 display. Important! The load cell antenna must point to the left or to the right of the boom; it must not point directly to, or away from, the GS550 display.
Mounting Procedure The GS010 series angle sensors can be turned on by starting up the GS550 display to which they are programmed. The angle sensor can then assist in levelling itself with the red and green LED.
Tip: When the angle sensor is moved very slowly, it may take several seconds to see an update at the GS550 display. Instead move the sensor up a couple of degrees, and then bring it back down to where it should be. The small light on the angle sensor flashes when it transmits a new value to the display.
GS550 display. • The anti-two-block switch antenna must have a clear line of sight to the GS550 display; in most cases this means mounting the sensor on the same side of the...
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2. See the sub-section How to Add a Sensor to the GS550 in this manual. 2. Position the sensor mounting bracket. To ensure that the sensor can pivot securely on the mounting bracket throughout the full range of boom angle, the mounting bracket must be posi- tioned at a 30°...
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8-16 in. (20-41 cm) diameter Boom base → Mount bracket 4 in. (10 cm) below sheave centre. Figure: Anti-two-block switch placement for live end mounting on a lattice boom, 8-16 in. (20-41 cm) diameter Boom base → Mount bracket 4 in. (10 cm) Dead end pin in front of the dead end pin.
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B) Hook block stops rising, two-block prevented with safety margin A) Anti-two-block switch triggers two-block alarm Figure: Anti-two-block weight chain length test at minimum boom angle Figure: Anti-two-block weight chain length The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com 301-371-6126...
! Arc welding will damage LSI sensors, causing immediate failure or greatly ARNING reducing functional life. Arc welding on or near LSI equipment will void warranty. Keep LSI equipment well clear of any arc welding. The GS101 includes the LS101 cable reel and the GS011 angle/length sensor. The GS011 is concealed under the cover of the LS101, though the antenna is visible.
Furthermore, the reel must be placed such that the cable has a clear straight line to the end of the last section at all boom lengths. The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com...
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6. Verify the boom length indicated on the GS550 LCD. Boom length is indicated following the length abbreviation “L”, typically on the first or second operation page. Boom length indicated should equal the actual total boom length.
4. Verify the boom length indicated at full boom extension matches the actual fully extended boom length. If not then follow Boom Length Calibration Procedure № 2: Correct with the GS550. Boom Length Calibration Procedure № 2: Correct with the GS550 If the displayed boom length does not match the actual length of the boom retracted or extended and if it is not possible to easily correct by following Boom Length Calibration Procedure №...
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1. Press Menu → Next → Next → Next to go to menu 4) Installation. Operation Display 2. Press Enter → Next to go to menu 4B) Sensor Calibra- tion. 1) Parts of Line 2) Crane Rigging 3) Display Settings 4) Installation 3.
. If radius indication is not accurate then go to the next step. When the hoist is rigged off a luffing jib only † Telescopic boom cranes only ‡ Systems with rated capacity charts programmed in the GS550 only The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com 301-371-6126...
Radius Settings 1. Press Menu → Next →Next → Next to go to menu 4) Installation. 2. Press Enter → Next → Next to go to menu 4C) Radius Settings. 3. Press Enter; use Up and Down, Back and Next to enter the user password; and then press Enter to go to the first radius settings page 4C1) Boom length.
The distance from the boom base pin to the crane centre of rotation If the boom base pin is behind the centre of rotation this value will be negative. (Your measurement) Figure: Basic radius parameters for a lattice crane The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com 301-371-6126...
Basic Radius Parameters for a Telescopic Boom Crane Sheave head length perpendicular (menu 4C17) • The distance from the head sheave centre to the boom centreline (Your measurement) Boom length: the distance from the boom base pin to the head sheave centre Sheave radius (menu 4C19) (Your measurement) Boom base pin...
Boom top length & offset angle Main boom Boom length includes boom top Boom angle sensor Boom heel pin Boom length includes boom top Slew offset. Figure: Advanced radius parameters The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com 301-371-6126...
Wireless Wind Speed Sensor GS020 ! Do not weld in proximity to LSI sen- ARNING sor/transmitters. Figure: GS020 wireless wind speed sensor Figure: Do not weld on sensors! 1. Remove the mounting rod from the wind speed sensor. 2. Select the welding point for the mounting rod.
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Tip: Angle iron can be used to extend the mounting position clear of the boom top. 3. Weld the mounting rod to the boom at the selected point. 4. Re-position the wind speed sensor on the mounting rod, add the washer and secure with the cotter pin. The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com 301-371-6126...
Wireless Load Pins ! Do not pull on a load pin by the pigtail. ARNING LP011, LP015, and LP026 1. Mount the load pin to the boom tip or block by replacing the pin of the wedge socket. The load pin is directional and Wedge socket must be oriented correctly to indicate load accurately.
100 feet (33 me- tres). c. The transmitter antenna must not be in contact with any metal object. ! Do not weld in proximity to LSI sensor/transmitters. ARNING 2. Weld the mounting blocks where required.
Imbalance • Slack Rope These functions can be used to generate an alarm condition on the lockout wires of the GS550. Sum Load Indication When sum load indication is programmed the sum of the loads on the pre-determined load sensors is indicated by the operation display.
Slack Rope Systems programmed for four load sensors and four load sum indication can be programmed with a slack rope sensor to warn against unwanted rope payout when the load touches down. The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com 301-371-6126...
Slack rope minimum limit. The slack rope sensor compares the sum load to an adjust- able slack rope minimum limit. When the sum load goes below the slack rope limit a slack rope alarm is generated. The slack rope limit is usually adjusted to less than the weight of all rigging below the load sensors.
3. Mount the angle sensor to the weld pads with the screws and washers provided. 4. Verify list and trim angle indication by the GS550; in operation display, use Next to advance to the list and trim indication page.
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7. Use Back and Next to select the trim (or list) sensor. 8. Press Enter → Next to go to the first step of the calibration wizard; note the uncorrected angle indicated. 9. Press Next to go to the second step, angle correction. Use Up and Down to adjust the angle value indicated until it is equal to the known angle.
2. Install the rope payout system. 3. Verify that the rope payout sensor is programmed in the sensor list (menu 4A1). 4. Zero the rope payout length in the Tare menu (see Operation, Display GS550, Keypad, Tare in this manual).
2. Press Enter → Next to go to menu 4B) Sensor Calibration. 3. Press Enter to go to the password page. Operation Display 4. Use Back, Next, Up, and Down to enter the user password, and then press Enter to go to 4B1) Automatic 1) Parts of Line 2) Crane Rigging 3) Display Settings...
Figure: An alternative installation Data Logger The GS550 includes a data logger that records all significant events including actual sensor values and a date and time stamp. The data logger memory can hold over 16 000 records, this is equiva- lent to several days or several years of operation depending on the recording mode selected and machine use.
User input. Available on request only, the status of all sensors is recorded on demand. A custom hardware modification to the GS550 display is required and a normally open push button must be installed on a digital input to the GS550 through a pre-determined wire of the power supply and lockout cable.
All sensors in the GS550 system are programmed in the sensor list. The GS550 uses information from all sensors in the sensor list. Conversely the GS550 will not use or display information from sensors that are not programmed to the sensor list. If a sensor is removed from the crane then it must be removed from the sensor list.
Network Options Listen Only Mode When the GS550 is started it normally wakes up the sensors in the sensor list and takes control of them. The last display started that is programmed for a sensor becomes that sensor’s network controller. This means that if a second display is programmed for a sensor, it will take control of it;...
“The display is in listen only mode”. Tip: To regain network control of programmed sensors adjust the GS550 to “network controller” (menu 4I1, see the procedure above), shut the display off, and then start it again.
Wireless Sensor Update It is possible to send a firmware update to a sensor using the GS550 (menu 4I4). For more infor- mation on installing a sensor update refer to the field service guide How to Update the Firmware of a GS Series System (document part number GM550 011) provided with the firmware update kit.
Update firmware, install rated capacity charts or export data logger files using the portable download tool without removing the display from the crane. The PDA and the GS550 display connect wirelessly through the IrDA (infrared) ports and the PDA and a personal computer (PC) can be connected with a USB cable.
Transfer Firmware Files from a Personal Computer to the PDA Two types of files can be sent to the PDA: • LSI files identified by the filename extension .pdb, including firmware, rated capacity charts and system configuration updates for the GS550. •...
2. On the GS550 display, press and hold Bypass while starting the display. The display will enter a safer mode and allow firmware updates. 3. Align the infrared ports of the PDA and the GS550, about 6 inches (10 centimetres) apart.
2. Align the infrared ports of the PDA and the GS550 about 6 inches (10 centimetres) apart. 3. On the PDA, receive the file: a. Press Receive. b. Select Complete to transfer the entire data logger memory, or select From Last to trans- fer only data logged since the last download.
1100 kb (kilobytes). Each called “LS420 Download” is visible. GS550 firmware uses more than 140 kb of memory. If there is not enough memory 2) Press on the LS420 Download icon. A left, verify if some applications or data list of available files will be displayed.
The Data logger viewer is a software application used to display on a personal computer (PC) a log file generated by the GS550 data logger. To transfer data logger files from a GS550 to a PC see the section “Transferring Files”.
Note: PDA_NAME is the actual name given to the PDA. 4. Select the log file to open. Only .pdb files generated by the LSI software in the Portable Download Tool are supported. Example: A typical file name for a log file generated by a GS550 data logger LSI_08_13_2004_15_31_48.PDB...
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Table: Wind report column headings Column Description Date Date of event recorded Time Time of event recorded Sensor ID Wind speed sensor id number Wind (mph) Average wind speed during the period Nb. Gust Number of gusts exceeding the wind speed maximum limit during the period. Max.
Do not over-tighten. Figures: Removing the battery Actual battery life will vary greatly depending on the application, the frequency of use, the age and quality of the battery etc. The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com 301-371-6126...
Replacing Anti-Two-Block Switch Batteries This procedure does not apply to the GS005 mechanical anti-two-block transmitter. To change the batteries of the GS005 please refer to the Replacing Sensor Batteries section of this manual. The following items are required: • An adjustable wrench •...
7. Slide the white nylon hex bolt to the middle of the length of the new antenna. 8. Coat the exposed metal foot of the new antenna with an electrical insulating compound by carefully inserting it in the mouth of the compound tube. The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com...
Reading Accuracy LSI flat bar load links are pre-calibrated at the factory. No “zeroing” or other calibration is required on installation. Each link is heat treated to age the steel and ensure stable readings for many years; the load cells are individually temperature compensated to guarantee accuracy. LSI flat bar load links are calibrated to indicate between 100% and 104% of their Safe Working Load (SWL).
If the transmitter box has been hit and the box does not fit perfectly to the underlying link, please call LSI to have it repaired. En- graving on the transmitter box sides will not affect reading.
To comply with RF exposure requirements, the unit must be installed and op- erated with 20 cm (8 in.) or more between the product and your body. This product may not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com...
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. Antenna List LSI P/N: TA011 Description ¼ wave monopole Load Systems International...
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5D3) External power supply voltage 5) System Diagnostic 5D4) internal temperature 5A) System Sensors Diagnostic 5D5) GS550 base station identification number 5D6) GS550 (portable) battery level 5B) Radio Network Diagnostic 5D7) Radio (certification and frequency) 5B1) Radio network background noise...
Green wire status and self-test, 5C2 Blue wire (digital input status), 5E4 Green wire lockout trigger, 4G5 Blue wire lockout trigger, 4G7 GS550 base station identification №, 5D5 Boom angle tolerance, 4D10 GS550 battery level/charging, 5D6 Boom deflection, 4C4 Boom length, 4C1...
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Radio Network Diagnostic, 5B Warning level, 4G1 Radius Settings, 4C Weight units, 3A Radius Settings password protection, 4H12 White wire status and self-test, 5C1 Radius tolerance, 4D9 White wire lockout trigger, 4G4 The GS550 System SkyAzúl, Equipment Solutions www.skyazul.com 301-371-6126...
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Purchaser shall also pay any tariff or duty applicable to the return of defective part or Product. LSI will, at its option, repair or replace the Product or part returned to LSI or to its designated service representative.
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Products or the furnishing of any service shall in no event exceed the price allocable to and paid to LSI for the individual unit of Products or service or part thereof which gives rise to the cause of action or claim.
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LSI Contact Information USA Corporate Office: 9223 Solon, Suite A Houston, TX 77064 Toll Free Phone: (888) 819 4355 Direct Phone: (281) 664 1330 Toll Free Fax: (888) 238 4099 Direct Fax: (281) 664 1390 Email: sales@loadsystems.com Dubai Corporate Office: Y02 Saif Zone P.O.
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