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GREER Company Insight Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Insight Operating Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction The GREER INSIGHT System is designed for use as an aid to crane operation. Do not use this system without a properly trained operator who is knowledgeable in safety guidelines, crane capacity information, and the crane manufacturer’s specifications. This manual describes the operation of the GREER INSIGHT, hereinafter referred to as the system.
  • Page 3 Swing Alarms Illustrated (If Equipped with Swing Sensor) ........... 24 Setting the Swing Alarms ..................... 25 Work Area Alarms (If Equipped with Swing Sensor) ............. 27 Setting the Work Area Alarms ....................28 W450320A 08/12...

  • Page 4: Outline Of Operation

    Outline of Operation The system is intended to aid the crane operator by monitoring the load and warning of an overload or two-block condition. Crane functions are monitored by a variety of sensors. The system compares the load suspended below the boom head to the crane capacity chart stored within the computer’s memory.
  • Page 5 PRESSURE SENSORS There are two pressure sensors which measure pressure in the boom hoist cylinder. One sensor to measure the rod-side pressure and one sensor to measure the piston-side pressure. ANTI-TWO-BLOCK (ATB) A switch monitors the approach of the hookblock or overhaul ball to the boom head. The switch is held in the normal position until the hookblock or overhaul ball raises a weight that is mounted around the hoist rope.

  • Page 6: Power-Up Self-Test

    Power Up Self-Test Immediately following electrical power up, the system executes a system self-test which lasts for approximately 10 seconds. During this time the display shows the rating chart number, units in use, and load. After the startup screen, the Crane Configuration page will display. W450320A 08/12...

  • Page 7: Home Display

    Home Display NOTE: The Configuration Display may be accessed from the Home Display by pressing the button show above. The system has the capability to remember the last configuration. When removing power to the system, and re-powering, the settings remain intact until reset by the operator. W450320A 08/12...

  • Page 8: The Configuration Display

    WARNING!! THE DISPLAYED LOAD AND CAPACITY ARE BASED UPON THE CURRENT SELECTED POINT OF LIFT. NEITHER THE GREER INSIGHT SYSTEM, NOR THE CRANE CAPACITY CHART ALLOWS FOR LIFTING FROM MORE THAN ONE HOOK AT A TIME. 1. The HOME button will return the user to the Home display.

  • Page 9: Outrigger Selection

    2. The OUTRIGGER selections are made by pressing the button circled. NOTE: Some cranes will not have the option of selecting different outrigger positions. OUTRIGGER POSITION SENSING (IF EQUIPPED) At power up, the system will read the OPS sensors and select the corresponding chart. It will display a white arrow above the corresponding outrigger position on the screen.

  • Page 10: Jib Options

    4. The JIB OPTIONS may be selected by pressing the jib button multiple times to scroll through the jib options. If there aren’t any options available, the display will show “None”. NOTE: The jib must be stowed before it is erected. 5.

  • Page 11: Winch

    7. The WINCH group contains two green indicators, which indicate the selection of Front or Rear winch. NOTE: If the crane is equipped with two winches, always select the winch to be used for the lift, prior to selecting the parts of line selections for each winch. 8.

  • Page 12: The Home Display

    The Home Display 1. The OUTRIGGER setting contains four green indicators. They indicate the selection of full, intermediate, and retracted outriggers. The user must make the selection from the Configuration display. NOTE: OUTRIGGER selections are dependent on the crane being used. W450320A 08/12...

  • Page 13: Actual Load

    2. The ACTUAL LOAD value displays the total load, including slings, etc., suspended below the lifting point. 3. The CANCEL ALARM BUTTON is used to silence the audible alarm generated by the following conditions: • Overload • ATB Alarm • Outrigger Position Mismatch •...

  • Page 14: Parts Of Line

    4. The PARTS OF LINE display shows the amount of line chosen for the configuration selected. It is adjustable from the Configuration screen. 5. The INFORMATION button displays system generated messages regarding the software versions of the equipment and fault codes. When the information button is pressed, the data is displayed as long as the button is held.

  • Page 15: Erected Jib

    7. The ERECTED JIB display shows the jib options selected for the machine. If there are no jib options available, the display will show “None”. 8. The SYSTEM has the capability of showing Metric or Imperial units. 9. The ANTI-TWO-BLOCK indicator illuminates when the ATB Limit switch detects approach to a two-block condition.

  • Page 16: Jib Stowed

    10. The JIB STOWED display shows the stowed jib from the configuration screen. The length and offset of the jib in use is also shown in the Home Display. 11. The BOOM LENGTH display shows the length of the main boom from the boom foot pin to the sheave pin of the main boom head machinery.

  • Page 17: Configuration Button

    13. Press the CONFIGURATION BUTTON to return to the Configuration display screen. 14. The BOOM LENGTH symbol is shown to the right of the boom length display. 15. The BOOM ANGLE symbol is shown to the right of the boom angle display. W450320A 08/12...

  • Page 18: Load Radius Symbol

    16. The LOAD RADIUS symbol is shown to the right of the boom angle display. 17. The SWING ANGLE symbol is shown to the right of the swing angle display. NOTE: Not used on all models. 18. The LOAD RADIUS display is shown to the right of the load radius display. W450320A 08/12...

  • Page 19: Swing Angle Display (If Equipped)

    19. The SWING ANGLE display shows the swing of the boom. NOTE: Not used on all models. 20. The BOOM ANGLE display indicates in degrees, the angle of the main boom relative to horizontal. 21. The BAR GRAPH indicates the actual load vs. the rated capacity of the equipment being used. W450320A 08/12...

  • Page 20: Cancel Alarm Button

    Cancel Alarm Button The cancel alarm button is used to silence the audible alarm. Pressing this button once will cancel an audible alarm from an: Overload, ATB Alarm, or Operator Programmable Alarm. The audible alarm remains cancelled until the condition which caused the alarm has been resolved. Reset Function Kick-Out When rigging the machine, it may be necessary to place the boom in a position which could cause a function kick-out.

  • Page 21: Operator Programmable Alarms

    Operator Programmable Alarms Accessing the Operator Alarms 1. Press the configuration button to access the operator alarms from the main working screen. 2. Then press the operator alarm button. The information screen will show the current status of the operator alarms. The system has default settings for minimum and maximum boom angle; negative 15°...

  • Page 22: Setting The Minimum/Maximum Boom Angle Alarms

    Operator Programmable Alarms Setting the Minimum Boom Angle Alarm 1. Move the boom to the desired minimum angle, in this example, 12.4 °. 2. Press the “MIN ANGLE -15.0” button. 3. The display will show the desired minimum angle, in this example, 12.4°. 4.

  • Page 23: Setting The Maximum Boom Length/Tip Height Alarms

    Operator Programmable Alarms Setting the Maximum Boom Length Alarm 1. Move the boom to the desired maximum length, in this example, 56.9 ft. 2. Press the “MAX LENGTH OFF” button. 3. The display will show the desired maximum length, in this example, 56.9 ft. 4.

  • Page 24: Swing Alarms Illustrated (If Equipped With Swing Sensor)

    Operator Programmable Alarms Swing Alarms Illustrated (If Equipped with Swing Sensor) These alarms permit the operator to define a working arc and an exclusion zone by two set points. The following diagram illustrates the working arc and exclusion zone. A left swing alarm is activated when swinging to the left. A right swing alarm is activated when swinging to the right.

  • Page 25: Setting The Swing Alarms

    Operator Programmable Alarms Setting the Swing Alarms When the swing travels one degree past either set point, the operator will be visually and audibly warned. The display will show either, “WARNING! – RIGHT SWING!” or “WARNING! – LEFT SWING!” The alarm condition will once the crane is back into the working area. 1.
  • Page 26 6. Swing the boom to the desired left swing point and press the “LEFT SWING OFF” button. This sets the left swing point value. 7. Press the “NEXT” button to continue. 8. Move the boom into the desired working area and press the “SET” button. 9.

  • Page 27: Work Area Alarms (If Equipped With Swing Sensor)

    Operator Programmable Alarms Work Area Alarms (If Equipped with Swing Sensor) This alarm permits the operator to define an operating zone by only two set points. The use of this method results in a more defined operating zone. The following diagram illustrates the operating zone and the exclusion zone.

  • Page 28: Setting The Work Area Alarms

    Operator Programmable Alarms Setting the Work Area Alarm 1. Press the configuration button to access the operator alarms from the main working screen. 2. Then press the operator alarm button twice. The information screen will show the current status of the swing and work area alarms. NOTE: The location of the operator alarm button moves after the first press.
  • Page 29 6. The display will now show “LEFT POINT OFF”, “RIGHT POINT OFF”. 7. Rotate the boom to the desired left point. This should be the point to the left of the obstacle facing the exclusion zone to be defined. 8. Press the “LEFT POINT” button. The left point will now be set. 9.
  • Page 30 Greer Company is a part of TWG. As a leader in product innovation, Greer Company is committed to the ongoing improvement of its equipment. We reserve the right to make changes to our products without notice. ©2012 TWG. All rights reserved.

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