Rated capacity limiter/indicator for telescopic cranes, pressure sensing (50 pages)
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RaycoWylie Systems. The i4000 RaycoWylie Systems Multi-Purpose Indicator (MPI) is to be regarded only as an aid to the operator. When the parameters are set correctly, the indicator will warn...
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55M4000BCE00 REV A Before operating a crane equipped with a RaycoWylie system MPI, the operator must carefully read the information in the i4000 Instruction manual and the crane manufacturer operator’s manual. He must also be aware of all the federal, state and local safety standard and regulations applicable to his job.
INTRODUCTION This manual contains calibration information for the i4000 system. When performing calibration of the i4000 system, always observe the safety rules and regulations applicable in the country of operation to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment.
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55M4000BCE00 REV A Description of operational keys: UP Key. Press to move up the screen when in a menu or to increase the value of a highlighted number. DOWN Key. Press to move down the screen when in a menu or to decrease the value of a highlighted number.
55M4000BCE00 REV A CONFIGURATION To ensure a successful, first calibration follow each calibration step in sequence, do not miss out any steps unless they are marked as optional. Many calibration screens show reminder notes or hints on the bottom line, remember to read these for guidance.
55M4000BCE00 REV A Provided password is used the calibration menu will remain accessible until the system is powered off. The password will be required every time the menu is selected after a power on. Your password number is: 98765 2.2 Step #2: “Enable/Disable sensor” Setting Note: these settings reflect the configuration of your system and will generally be made during factory testing prior to delivery and should not need changing.
55M4000BCE00 REV A 2.4 Step #4: “Load data” Entry Note: these settings reflect the configuration of your system when a load sensor is fitted and will generally be made during factory testing prior to delivery and should not need changing. Some or all of this information may be pre-loaded prior to delivery but all entries should be verified and edited as required before proceeding.
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55M4000BCE00 REV A After selecting “limits setting” from the main calibration menu the screen will show: Set the approach gap for each limit in turn, angle approach gaps are in degrees, length, radius and height gaps are set using the calibration units. 1- In the calibration menu, scroll down to the item "Limits data:".
55M4000BCE00 REV A mode. If the wind speed goes over this approach gap an intermittent audible alarm will be activated and the yellow display LED will blink. App Rotation(if Rotation sensor fitted) : This variable represents an approach warning gap before to reach the slew limit set by the operator in the normal mode. If the slew goes over this approach gap an intermittent audible alarm will be activated and the yellow display LED will blink.
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55M4000BCE00 REV A Main boom geometry: Note sign convention: All dimensions shown positive except cf, the centreline of slew is generally in front of the boom pivot pin in which case cf is negative. If any other dimension falls the opposite side of it’s datum line shown in the diagrams then it’s sign will change eg if the boom foot pin is above the centreline of the boom then cl8 will be negative etc.
The system options menu allows various features to be turned on and off and may vary depending on the version of software installed in the i4000 system. These settings will normally be pre-set before delivery and will not require changing.
55M4000BCE00 REV A 2.8 Step #8: “Internal Relay Set-Up” This item allows the selection of which option the internal relay will be activated. There is three options which are available: Absolute limiter, Overload and Range Limiting as shown:...
55M4000BCE00 REV A CALIBRATION 3.1 Step #9: “Zero sensor/Side of boom angle” angle sensor calibration Address selection dip switch: Every angle sensor installed has its own dedicated address. These switches are factory set prior to dispatch and will not normally require changing. Please refer to the wiring diagram to see the address dip switch setting for each angle sensor interface.
55M4000BCE00 REV A Zero angle calibration: Ensure the correct side of boom setting has been made before setting the zero datum, if the side of boom setting is changed then the zero setting must be repeated. 1) Use “” or “” to choose “Zero” and press “”. 2) Boom down to zero degrees (main boom horizontal) using a precision angle measure to accurately establish the true angle of the base boom section.
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55M4000BCE00 REV A 4) Retract the boom completely. The sensor’s value must be approximately 100 bits (0,50 volts; adjust the potentiometer inside the cable reel if necessary). 5) Edit the zero value: when the boom is completely retracted, the value must be set to zero.
55M4000BCE00 REV A 3.3 Step #11: “Zero load/Span load” sensor calibration When calibrating load sensors, always slowly hoist and stop the test loads smoothly in order to eliminate errors in the load reading due to frictional effects. The frictional effect on dynamometer (line rider) systems will cause the displayed load to decrease when lowering the load and to increase when hoisting the load.
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55M4000BCE00 REV A Zero load calibration: 1) Use “” or “” to choose “Zero” and press “”. To zero the load sensor, position the boom at a safe radius for the large test load but attach and slowly lift the small test load until it is just clear of the ground. The reading on the Sensor value is in bits and the maximum scale value is 4095.
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55M4000BCE00 REV A these figures as possible. Note, values for test loads greater than 90%SWL are shown for reference only and should not be used for calibration purposes. Test load 100% 120% Max Bits value 1765 2100 2430 2765 3100 3430 4095 If the reading is unacceptable then adjust the gain setting jumpers in the transducer...
55M4000BCE00 REV A 3.4 Step #12: “Rotation” sensor calibration This sensor is available if the range limiting feature is fitted to the system, in this case a sensor is used to monitor the slew position of the crane. Encoder type: This will be factory set and should not be changed in “Enable/ Disable sensors”.
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55M4000BCE00 REV A machine 360° and return to the exact start point. 3) When satisfied that the machine is exactly one turn from the start, press “” to confirm the position. The system will give a value in terms of bits for single 360° rotation of the crane, only if you have selected a multi-turn encoder as 33S0047, otherwise the value stays at zero.
55M4000BCE00 REV A 3.5 Step #13: “Unloaded boom deflection” This procedure is used to add an allowance into the calculation of the hook radius to compensate for natural main boom deflection. This procedure should only be used with machine configurations on outriggers or on crawlers.
55M4000BCE00 REV A 2) Accurately measure the actual radius of the hook block from the centre line of slew of the machine. 3) Use “” or “” to adjust the Corr.: x.x value until the displayed radius equals the measured radius, note that the indicated radius can only be increased, not decreased.
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55M4000BCE00 REV A With the hook block suspended, telescope the boom out to the target length specified on the display, this is normally the maximum length available for the duty so be sure to check that the hook block does not foul the boom tip and that the boom is at a high enough angle to safely permit maximum extension.
A copy of the calibration file can be made at any time after completing a calibration step and should be made once the final calibration is completed. Note a USB memory stick must be connected to connector ‘UBB’ of the i4000 display unit using a Deutsch to USB converter lead (RaycoWylie part no. 33V0338) before proceeding.
#16 as a precaution before continuing. If in doubt consult Rayco Wylie. A copy of the calibration and/or load chart files can be restored to the i4000 system at any time. Note a USB memory stick must be connected to connector ‘USB’ of the i4000 display unit using a Deutsch to USB converter lead (RaycoWylie part no.
55M4000BCE00 REV A “Erase Memory” Warning: Initialising memory operation or all will delete all the information stored in the calibration memory, be sure you have made a backup copy of the calibration file before using this option – if in doubt, don’t! Init all memory Select this option to re-initialize the system memory, a warning screen will be displayed to ask for confirmation, if confirmed all calibration data will be deleted.
55M4000BCE00 REV A AUTOMATIC LOGS 4.1 “Fault log” The fault log screen is a diagnostic tool used to record intermittent errors detected in various parts of the system. The numbers on the right hand side of this screen represent a count of the number of individual faults detected for each component and can be useful in tracing system faults.
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