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- Page 1 ANGLE-LENGTH-RADIUS-LOAD INDICATOR SYSTEM EI 65 OPERATOR'S AND CALIBRATION MANUAL Link-Belt Construction Equipment LATTICE BOOM CRANES L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 3 NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without notice. PAT makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
DUMMY SIGNALS MEETING THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS : (S A. M ECHANICALLY SET THE LENGTH AND ANGLE SENSORS AS FOLLOWS PPENDIX ECHANICAL )............................25 DJUSTMENT FOR ENSORS 3.1.1 Setting the line rider output voltage....................28 L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99... -
Page 7: General Information
The EI 65 System indicates the length and angle of the boom, tip height, working radius and the total calculated weight being lifted by the crane. -
Page 8: System Description
EI65 OPERATOR’S AND CALIBRATION MANUAL 3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The PAT EI 65 System consists of an operating console with central micro processor unit, length/angle sensor, force transducers and anti-two block switches. Boom length and boom angle are registered by the length/angle sensor, mounted inside the cable reel which is mounted on the boom. - Page 9 OPERATOR’S SECTION Fig. 1: Components of the PAT System EI 65 112000 88.5 120. 47.5 81.0 1. EI65 Console 2. Cable Reel 3. Angle Sensor 4. Junction Box 5. Linerider 6. A2B Switch L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
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Page 10: Operating Console
8 Button “LIMIT” 3 Limit Alarm Light 9 Button “TARE” 4 Audible Alarm 10 Button “OK” 5 Button “Horn OFF” and 11 Button “DOWN” Alarm Light 12 Button “UP” 6 Button “SELECT” 13 Data Display L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99... -
Page 11: Control Identification
OPERATOR’S SECTION 3.3 Control Identification The above figure illustrates the controls and displays of the EI 65 Operating Console. The numbers of the illustration correspond to the numbers in the following list, which describes the function of each control. Overload Alarm Light The red Overload Alarm Light (1) will light up when the preprogrammed load limit is reached. - Page 12 This limits are minimum and maximum limits of boom length, boom angle, boom height, working radius and maximum limit of load. LIMIT The procedure for setting the limits is described in Section 4.3 L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 13 “Down”-direction. The instruction to use this button will be given on the display. Button “Up” The button “Up” (12) is used to get an increase of a numerical value at the display during the setting procedure of limits and operating conditions. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
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Page 14: Programming Procedure
4 PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE During the startup phase the PAT System EI 65 automatically starts with a programming procedure which relies on the correct entry by the crane operator. This procedure consists of three parts: •... - Page 15 If the crane is equipped only with a main boom (without jib or boom extension) the button OK (10) has to be pressed. Step 5 to 9 will be skipped, when the button “OK” is pressed. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 16 (12) or “DOWN” (11). If no jib 2 is used the value 0.0 has to be selected. If the operator wants to continue with the displayed length of jib 2 he has to confirm by pushing the button “OK” (10). Push Button “OK” (10) for next step. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 17 PUSH ↓ OR OK Push Button “OK” (10) for next step. STEP 12 The crane operator is requested to enter the number of reevings REEVING? (parts of line) being used. PUSH ↓ OR OK L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 18 4.2.2 Selecting the Hoist Winch The procedure for selecting the hoist winch can be activated by the operator by pushing the button “Reevings/Hoist Winch” (7) two times. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
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Page 19: Setting Of Boom Angle Presets
The display will show the actual crane data. Activating and Setting of Preset Limits The PAT System EI 65 is equipped with the following presets: • limit for maximum hook load • limits for maximum and minimum boom angle, boom length and working radius. - Page 20 The Setting Procedure for the Boom Angle Presets is completed. The display shows the actual crane data. To remind the crane operator of the activated Boom Angle Preset the display of the actual boom angle shows a intermittent colon. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 21 “UP” (12) for increase and the button “DOWN” (11) for decrease the displayed value. If the crane operator wants to continue with the displayed value, he has to confirm by pushing the button “OK” (10). Push Button “OK” (10) for next step. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
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Page 22: Setting Of Boom Height Presets
If the crane operator wants to continue with the displayed value, he has to confirm by pushing the button “OK” (10). Push Button “OK” (10) for next step. STEP 4 The actual value of the Maximum Boom Height Preset is displayed. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99... - Page 23 The Setting Procedure for the Boom Height Presets is completed. The display shows the actual crane data. To remind the crane operator of the activated Boom Height Preset the display of the actual boom height shows a blinking colon. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 24 If the crane operator wants to continue with the displayed value, he has to confirm by pushing the button “OK” (10). Push Button “OK” (10) for next step. STEP 4 The Setting Procedure for the Load Presets is completed. The display shows the actual crane data. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 25 The Deactivation and Cancellation Procedure for the limits is completed. The display shows the actual crane data. Push Button “OK” (10) for next step. After pushing the button “DOWN” (11) the system returns to the begin of the procedure Activating and Setting of Preset Limits. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 26 (signal person) watch the load handling device. The operator shall be prepared to stop the machine immediately should the EI 65 system not function properly by lighting the red warning light, sounding the audible alarm and locking the dangerous crane movements.
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Page 27: Operation
After completing Section 4 and 5, the crane configuration must match the actual configuration. Once the system is properly set, the operation of the EI 65 is fully automated. Therefore, the operator shall be thoroughly familiar with all controls, warning lights, load, length, height, radius and other information on the EI 65 console and crane. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
The error codes listed in the Malfunction Table will identify various faults that can occur with the EI 65. Following the Malfunction Table are pages which explain each fault and describe the action which shall be taken to correct the fault. - Page 29 ADC-Measuring value WG2 too big Check luffing angle sensor circuit ADC-Measuring value WG2 too low Check luffing angle sensor circuit • Limit set by the operator refer to Operator’s Handbook, Section 4.3. Activating and Setting Preset Limits L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
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Page 30: Calibration Section
Always refer to operational instructions and load charts provided by the crane manufacturer for specific crane operation and load limits. The Length-Angle-Radius-Load Indicating System EI 65 is not and shall not be a substitute for good operator judgment, experience, or use of acceptable safe operating procedures. -
Page 31: Essential Information And Setup For Calibration
C. The head offset, which is the vertical measurement between the boom foot pivot pin to the lower head sheave center pin. The calibration procedure refers to this dimension as “Head Offset.” (see Section 4.6.4) D. Jib extension lengths minimum and maximum L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99... - Page 32 2.5 volts should be equal to the maximum hoist rope line pull. The load sheave may need to be adjusted by turning the eccentric wheel on the load sheave of the SKM500 SERIES linerider, see Figure 2. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 33 OPERATOR’S SECTION L o a d S h e a v e Figure 2. SKM 500 Linerider L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
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Page 34: Setting The Line Rider Output Voltage
1 and 2. • Auxiliary linerider: console terminal connection X1-#30 and X1-#31 or main boom tip junction box terminals 7 and 8. If no mechanical adjustment is necessary proceed to Section 4. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99... - Page 35 We suggest turning the wheel a maximum of a 1/4 turn. After you have set the mechanical adjustment tighten all nuts insuring not to move the wheel. b. Complete steps 3.41.b and c until the output voltage is within tolerance. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 36 EI65 OPERATOR’S AND CALIBRATION MANUAL CALIBRATION 4.1. Power up the system, the screen will display EI 65/10 software version and date. 4.2. Within 5 seconds, simultaneously press the “OK” and “SELECT” buttons in order to start calibration. Hold these buttons (approximately 15 seconds) until the screen changes to “CALIB.
- Page 37 4.8.2. LENGTH_1 MAX - Press the arrows “UP or “DOWN” to display maximum length. Press “OK” to enter length. (See Table 1 in Section 3.2.D Length 1 Max) 4.8.3. LENGTH_2 MIN - Press the arrows “UP or “DOWN” to display “0”. Press “OK” to enter length. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 38 2,204 and round up to the next whole number. (i.e. 29,500lbs. Line pull divide 30.5 by 2.204 = 13.4, rounded up = 14. The KMD TYPE value is 14.) 4.9.4. Press “OK” to confirm KMD type. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 39 (section 4.11). 4.10.2. PARTS OF LINE - Use the arrows “UP or DOWN” to select parts of line. NOTE: One part of line should be used to calibrate a Line Rider. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 40 If displayed load needs to be greater, increase KMD TYPE. Exit this section by pressing “OK” and restart KMD2 calibration by scrolling “DOWN” or “UP” to CONFIGURE KMD2 and press “OK”. Return to beginning of Section 4.10. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 41 4.16 Press ‘OK’. The display shows the normal operating screen, but the main boom length, height, and radius are displayed as zero (0.0). 4.17 Press the “Select” button. The ‘Select’ button enters the operating configuration. 4.18 Press the “OK” button to select the boom. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 42 4.24 Press the “OK” button to exit the operating configuration and return to the normal operating screen. The correct data should be displayed in the operating screen, if not, refer to the operator’s manual Section 4.2. to set operating conditions. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 43 12,000lbs then the displayed load should be 12,000lbs to 13,200lbs. If displayed value is incorrect, complete Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, and 4.9 for KMD1 and/or 4.10 for KMD2. NOTE: To comply with the SAE J376 standards the test load must be to a known accuracy of ±1%. L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...
- Page 44 Add C dimension to Figure 1. 01/26/99 Pg’s 27 & 33 Change Figure 1 and Table showing Crane Measurements for Length 1 for extension 4/15/99 Pg 33 and 35 ADD KMD type values for RB and DB rope L-B B5L0082/PAT 031-300-190-015 REVISION D 04/15/99...