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INS Operation Manual v1.1 
NOVEMBER 2020 
 
 
 

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  • Page 1                                                               INS Operation Manual v1.1  NOVEMBER 2020       ...
  • Page 2: Safety Signal Words

    If there are any questions, please contact  MotoCrane Support at  support@motocrane.com​ .     Keep this Operation Manual near your INS for  future reference.      Safety Signal Words   This manual and the safety labels attached to this equipment utilize signal words that  ...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    8  INS System Overview 8  Setting up INS Advanced Stabilization 9  INS Setup at a Glance 9  Installing the INS Sensor 10  Configuring & Tuning INS Advanced Stabilization 11  INS Configuration Layout 12  Status 12  Performance Monitoring Gauges 12  Tuning 12 ...
  • Page 4     Filter, Deadband, Oscillation Damping Explained 15  Oscillation vs. Performance 15  Recommended- Flowcine Tranquilizer 16  Range of Motion Limits in INS Stabilization Mode 16  INS Restrictions 17  Useful Tips 18  Known Hazards 19  Transporting the INS 19  Troubleshooting INS Advanced Stabilization 19 ...
  • Page 5: Before The First Drive

        Before the First Drive  Do the following before using INS Advanced Stabilization for the first time.    1. Read this entire Operation Manual  2. Read the Warranty in the Terms of Sale  3. Watch the Video Tutorials at ​...
  • Page 6: Important Product And Safety Instructions

    INS, and therefore no liability shall be assumed or accepted by  MotoCrane, LLC for any resulting damage, death, or injury incurred directly or  indirectly from the use of the INS. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the operator  accepts all resulting liability.  ...
  • Page 7: Limited Warranty

    The INS has a limited manufacturer's warranty on parts and assembly. See the Terms  and Conditions of Sale for your INS for a complete description of this limited warranty.  This Limited Warranty is incorporated by reference into this Operation Manual.  ...
  • Page 8: Parts Of The Ins

        Parts of the INS    ● 1 pc INS Sensor + mount  ● 1 pc INS Cable  ● 1 pc INS Fulcrum Cover  ● 4 pc M4 x 30mm SHCS    INS System Overview         ...
  • Page 9: Setting Up Ins Advanced Stabilization

    5. If limits are desired in INS mode, make sure Lift limits are configured properly  and turned ON.  6. On the MotoCrane Controller, go to ​ S ETTINGS​ > ​ A DVANCED​ > ​ I NS​ ​ C ONFIG  7. Set TUNING parameters to the recommended default values for your payload. ...
  • Page 10: Installing The Ins Sensor

    Below is the proper setup sequence of the INS Sensor.     1. The INS Sensor will be placed on the Middle Boom section that is closest to the  Fulcrum. Loosely place the unit on the boom as shown, with about 45mm ...
  • Page 11: Configuring & Tuning Ins Advanced Stabilization

        2. Connect the INS Cable from the Fulcrum Cover to the INS Sensor, making sure  the cable connectors are firmly seated. Secure the INS Cable to the top Boom  Tube using a velcro strap or elastic tie, so it does not get caught or snagged. ...
  • Page 12: Ins Configuration Layout

    TUNING parameters. Status   This region shows the connection status of the INS Sensor and GYRO, and any active warnings or errors.   Performance Monitoring Gauges  The three bar graphs demonstrate the stabilization performance. In an ideal situation, ​ S tabilization Error ...
  • Page 13: Basic Ins Tuning

    Controls the speed of the correction applied in order to minimize angular rate changes of the Boom -  improves the rate of response.  FILTER  Default set to “1”. A setting of 1 removes resonant frequencies and small amounts of noise from INS  Sensor data. Increasing the setting removes more noise, but slows system response.  DEADBAND ...
  • Page 14: Understanding Ins Advanced Stabilization

    Passive Isolator can correct against.    Conversely, INS Advanced Stabilization actively corrects against ​ h igh-amplitude  disturbances and vehicle movements. For example, driving up and down a ramp or  over rolling hills at moderate speeds. There are inherent limitations to the frequency at ...
  • Page 15: Optimizing Ins Tuning

    Optimizing INS Tuning  Passive Isolator Tuning  In order for INS tuning to be optimized, the Passive Isolator Damping ​ m ust​ be dialed  as “SLOW” as possible. This is to eliminate the tendency of the Lift-axis to self-excite  (oscillate) at higher tuning values. Keep in mind that based on the terrain you are ...
  • Page 16: Recommended- Flowcine Tranquilizer

    Range of Motion Limits in INS Stabilization Mode  When Lift limits are enabled, INS Stabilization uses limits that are ​ a bsolute​ to the  outside world, where 0 degrees is horizontal and perpendicular to the direction of ...
  • Page 17: Ins Restrictions

    Notice at the :58 second mark, the INS warning is triggered, alerting the  operator that incoming disturbance has surpassed what the INS tuning is capable of.  ...
  • Page 18: Useful Tips

    Boom angle. This could cause excess  heat and accelerated wear on components.   ● Limits​ - After installing INS for the first time, Lift limits should be set up again,  while the INS Sensor is connected and properly functioning. It is recommended ...
  • Page 19: Known Hazards

    Known Hazards  The following list represents known hazards that exist when operating the  INS. This is not exhaustive, but represents some common hazards to watch out for.    ● Lift Motor Temperature at rest. ​ I f the DISARM button is released while ...
  • Page 20: Transporting The Ins

    The INS Sensor module contains a green LED to indicate it is receiving power. This  LED is the first indication of whether or not the connection is good. If INS functionality  is absent or causing warnings or errors, and the green LED is ON, please refer to the ...
  • Page 21 In the event that  multiple erroneous data values are seen,  this error occurs and the INS system is  turned off until power cycling. Contact  Customer Support if the error persists.  21 ...
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Maintenance  None required - contact Customer Support if you believe the unit requires service or  maintenance.   Weather & Water  The INS is IP67 rated and can withstand the same conditions as the rest of the IP-rated  ULTRA modules.   Specifications  Mechanical ...
  • Page 23     Electrical  INS Input/Output:​ 24V power, CAN-BUS Signal  Certifications​ : ​ CE, RoHS            23   ...
  • Page 24: Revision History

    This content is subject to change.    Download the latest version from  www.motocrane.com/support    If you have any questions about this document, please contact MotoCrane, LLC by  sending a message to ​ c ontact@motocrane.com​ .      ©2020 MotoCrane, LLC. All rights reserved. ...

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