562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 This guide describes operation of the PROLEC PME LIFTING AND MACHINE ENVELOPE SAFETY SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION PLANT Part No. Model Ref 562700-000 PME700 Prolec supports a nationwide network of fully trained service engineers. Warranty claims, service work, technical information and spare parts are available by contacting: Prolec Ltd Telephone...
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562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 4 Top Menu ............................11 4.1 Operation within the Safe Working Envelope ................. 12 4.2 Approach to Stability Envelope ....................... 13 4.3 Stability Envelope Exceeded ......................13 4.4 Zooming In and Out ........................14 5 Display Options ..........................15 5.1 Day / Night Mode ..........................
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 Use of this Document This user guide is intended for persons familiar with the use of demolition equipment. WARNING denotes information about particular risks which may be generated by certain applications, by using certain fittings, and about additional protective measures which are necessary for such applications.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 Operating Instructions Power Up The PME system automatically powers up when the machines ignition is switched on. The in-cab unit incorporates a 4.3” high resolution LCD display and is controlled with three buttons at the top and the bottom side. Three status LEDs and an internal alarm provide further information.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 If the RED LED remains lit, a fault has been detected, halt any operation, seek authorised service immediately and do not continue operation until the fault has been remedied. The display is secured to the machine using a flexible ball mounting allowing easy adjustment for personal viewing preference.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 A secondary symbol can appear in the top left corner of an icon, these mean : The plus symbol indicates a sub menu will be opened if selected. The cycle symbol indicates that multiple features are available. The on / off symbols indicate if a feature is ON or OFF.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 Accept displayed value Increases Decreases highlighted digit higlighted digit If an incorrect login code is entered, a failure screen will be displayed. Press the TICK button to return to the Select User screen. Moves highlighter UP Select highlighted name, opens Moves highlighter DOWN Enter Login Code screen below...
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 Confirm logout Once logout has been confirmed the login screen will be automatically displayed. Press the CROSS button to stay logged in, the screen will return to that previously shown. 3.5 Selecting from a list using the Arrow Buttons To make a selection from a list such as Users, Machine Parts (shown here), use the UP and DOWN buttons to move the highlighter up and down.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 3.6 Editing Values using the Arrow Buttons Editing values such as login codes (or eg: Minimum pressure warning) can easily be achieved using the number editor screen. The digit highlighted in blue is increased or decreased between 0 and 9 by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons - use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to move the highlighter to the left and to the right.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 Moves highlighter to left / Hold to delete digit Cancel without change Moves highlighter to right / Hold to delete digit Increases highlighted digit Accept displayed value Decreases highlighted digit 4 Top Menu The Top Menu screen allows access to all the system functions. To reveal the icons, if hidden, press any button.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 Display Options · Test / Diagnostics · Zoom Zoom Tool Selection · Hide icons · Display Options Exit icons Tool selection, shown if two or Test/Diagnostics more tools are available 4.1 Operation within the Safe Working Envelope When the tool point is within green region of the envelope that means the machine is operating in the safe working region of the envelope as shown below.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 4.2 Approach to Stability Envelope When the tool point is in the yellow region of the envelope, it means that the machine is approaching the stability envelope. If the tool is approaching the stability envelope: The amber LED will be lit •...
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 If the machine’s approach has exceeded beyond the stability envelope: The red LED will flash • The internal and external alarm will sound • The message shown here will be displayed • 4.4 Zooming In and Out The Zoom In button allows you to Zoom into the Stability envelope.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 The Zoom Out button allows you to Zoom out of the Stability envelope. 5 Display Options The Display Options button shows the display brightness, button click volume, language and the additional display. settings can be adjusted from this menu.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 Select day / night mode Adjust button click volume Additional Display Settings Exit to previous menu Language selection 5.1 Day / Night Mode To make viewing the display more comfortable at night, the display brightness can be switched to a present ‘night-mode’. The system will default to day mode on power up.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 5.2 Select Language An appropriate language for the operator can be selected from this list. Exit without change Moves highlighter UP Accept highlighted language Moves highlighter DOWN...
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 5.3 Additional Display Settings This submenu displays some more additional display settings like Change machine colour, Change background, Auto-zoom On/Off, Tool Lock On/Off and Working proximity Indicator On/Off.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 5.4 Select Machine Type An appropriate machine type for the display can be selected from this list. Exit without change Moves highlighter DOWN Moves highlighter UP Accept highlighted machine 5.5 Change background colour Change the background colour of the envelope.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 5.6 Auto Zoom When the Auto Zoom function is switched on, it automatically moves the camera along with the tool point position and zooms in when the tool pin approaches the stability envelope. Please note when the auto zoom function is on, the Tool Lock button disappears.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 5.7 Tool Lock On/Off Pressing the Tool Lock button will ‘lock’ the tool to the centre of the graphic display. The tool will remain centrally positioned on the screen regardless of any machine movement. Press the button again to ‘unlock’ the tool.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 5.8 Working Proximity Indicator On/Off Pressing the Working Proximity Indicator button will draw a line to warn if the machine cab is situated too close to the tool point in order to protect against falling debris.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 Test / Diagnostics The system test function is available from the main operating screen. This option allows the functionality of the system to be verified, and basic troubleshooting to be performed. In this mode, the amber LED will flash to indicate that the system is in maintenance mode.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 6.1 System Information Information regarding the system can be found from this menu License information Distributor information Software Version information Exit to previous menu Machine information...
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 6.2 Time / Date Adjustment Time / date adjustment requires supervisor access rights. Adjust date Adjust time zone Adjust time Exit to previous menu...
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 Time / Date Adjustment continued Cancel without change Moves highlighter to right / Hold to delete digit Moves highlighter to left / Hold to delete number Cancel without change Increases highlighted digit Decreases highlighted digit Accept displayed value Moves highlighter UP Accept highlighted time zone...
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 6.3 User Login User Login Setup Requires supervisor access rights. Select user to edit Select user to delete Add new user Edit user login code Exit to previous menu Select user(s) to be displayed on login screen...
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 6.4 Radius/ Height Requires supervisor access rights. Boom = Boom pivot pin Artic = Artic pivot pin = Arm pivot pin Tool Pin = Not used Tool Point = Current Tool Point Lift Point = Current lifting point 6.5 Pressure Transducers Exit to previous menu Boom Base PISTON - Full side...
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 Tool Selection Menu The system can be calibrated with no tools, one or multiple tools for use in any duty. If more than one tool has been calibrated, it will be manually selected via the Select tool selection screen shown below. Use the arrow buttons to select the required tool and confirm using the TICK button.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 8 Warning Messages 8.1 On Screen Messages Approaching stability envelope When the tool point approaches the stability envelope. Stability envelope Exceeded When the tool point reaches out of the stability envelope. Maximum pressure exceeded Furthest point of equipment has reached/ exceeded set limit.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 Taking Product out of Operation. Prolec Limited is committed to complying with the upcoming European Directive of RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances) and WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment). PME is subject to the WEEE directive, therefore PME or any component must be returned to Prolec Ltd for correct disposal or recycling.
562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 Definitions / Glossary Pitch Pitch Longitudinal base machine angle (fore / aft). Roll Lateral base machine angle (side to side). Boom First articulation connected to turret. Second articulation. Artic Second articulation of a hydraulically adjustable boom (luffing boom, knuckle boom, two piece boom) Pivot Pin Point at which the articulations rotate about.
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562700-000, Issue 1.1 March 2023 Prolec Ltd 25 Benson Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole England BH17 0GB Tel: +44 (0)1202 441000 E-mail: service@prolec.co.uk Prolec Ltd® is part of a Kinshofer group Company...
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