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KINSHOFER PROLEC PME300 User Manual

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PME300
Slew limiter
Document Reference: 562300-000
Issue 1.4 March 2023
© 2022 Prolec Limited

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  • Page 1 User manual PME300 Slew limiter Document Reference: 562300-000 Issue 1.4 March 2023 © 2022 Prolec Limited...
  • Page 2 562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 This guide describes operation of the PROLEC PME ENVELOPE SAFETY SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION PLANT Model covered: PART No. MODEL Ref PME300 PME300 - MEC SYSTEM Prolec supports a nationwide dealer network. Warranty claims, service work, technical information and spare parts are available by contacting : Prolec Ltd 25 Benson Road...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 Contents Use of this Document......................... 5 Notices ............................5 System Identification ......................... 6 Operating, and Hazard Situation, Recommendations .............. 7 4.1. MEC Override ........................8 Operating Instructions ....................... 9 5.1. Power Up ........................... 9 5.2. Using the Display ......................
  • Page 4 562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 13.2. Select Display Machine ....................29 13.3. Select Language ......................29 13.4. Background colour ....................... 30 User Login ..........................31 14.1. User Login Setup ......................31 14.2. Enable / Disable Users ....................31 14.3. Add New User to Login ....................32 14.4.

  • Page 5: Use Of This Document

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 1. Use of this Document This user guide is intended for persons familiar with the use of construction plant undertaking lifting operations. 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.

  • Page 6: System Identification

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 3. System Identification The PME system provides an envelope safety function. All safety functions are achieved through real time monitoring of some or all of the machine’s moving parts (booms, other articulations, turret etc) and its environment (ground pitch and inclination, load etc) and actively determining the safety of the current operation where appropriate limits have been set.

  • Page 7: Operating, And Hazard Situation, Recommendations

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 4. Operating, and Hazard Situation, Recommendations Operating Recommendations When using envelope monitoring: Hazard Situation Recommendations • In a limit hazard state: When setting slew restriction, make sure any implement/tool attached is in its least • favourable position Return the control levers to neutral once a limit has been reached, if appropriate...

  • Page 8: Mec Override

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 4.1. MEC Override The system can optionally be fitted with a key operated master override switch. To access the master override switch, a tamper detection device must be broken and the operation of this switch will be automatically logged. Turning the switch to the override position will allow normal operation of any of the hydraulic services regardless of safety status.

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 5. Operating Instructions 5.1. Power Up The PME system automatically powers up when the machine ignition is switched on. The in-cab display incorporates a 4.3” high resolution LCD display and is controlled with three buttons at each side. Three status LEDs and an internal alarm provide further information.
  • Page 10 562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 • If the system is fitted with a supervisor key switch (see section 5.4), this key must be turned to the SET position to disable/enable the Slew Limiter function. • If a safety function is unavailable – for example due to a system or sensor fault – this will be made apparent to the operator from this screen.

  • Page 11: Using The Display

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 5.2. Using the Display The display is operated by using the buttons adjacent to a function icon. The buttons can open a sub menu, turn a function ON or OFF, set a value and toggle through multiple screens. No one button has a single function.

  • Page 12: User Login

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 5.3. User Login PME may be configured to work with a built-in user list. If so, the system will prompt for a user login pass code after acknowledging the Confirm Safety Features screen. Select the user name required and the login code screen will appear.

  • Page 13: Supervisor Login

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 5.4. Supervisor Login To login as a supervisor, either Login as described in section 5.3, use the supervisor key switch (if fitted) or hold any Exit icon button down for three seconds and enter your code. Logging out is described in section 5.5 or use the supervisor key switch.

  • Page 14: Top Menu

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 6. Top Menu The Top Menu screen allows access to all the system functions: • Limits menu • Lifting menu • Tool selection / System Type (Optional) • Test Diagnostics Menu level indicator Limits Menu Test Diagnostics 2D Digging Tool selection...

  • Page 15: Product Type Selection Menu (Optional)

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 6.2. Product Type Selection Menu (Optional) This system can be configured for multiple Product Types. If more than one Product is available, they can be manually selected via the product screen shown below. Use the Arrow icon buttons to select the required product and confirm using the Tick icon button, the system will restart automatically.

  • Page 16: Envelope Monitoring

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 7. Envelope Monitoring PME300 is configured for Machine Envelope Control (MEC) only. MEC will warn and prevent equipment motion. MEC is achieved by interacting with the machine’s hydraulics; this allows motion to be cut to any section of equipment that has reached a restriction but allow other sections to operate unhindered unless they too reach the set restriction.

  • Page 17: Slew Limits Menus

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 7.1. Slew Limits Menus Slew restriction can be set by manually moving the machine to the desired limit. Slew limits screen shown here. Do not travel once a slew limit has been set. Select type of Turns Monitoring slew restriction Current hazard zone...

  • Page 18: Angular Slew Limit Setting - Using Current Slew Angle

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 7.1.1. Angular Slew Limit Setting - using Current Slew Angle Select angular slew limiting. PME 300 supports angular slew only. Follow the on screen instructions. Do not travel once a slew limit has been set. Set to angular slew Press this button to start the setup procedure...
  • Page 19 562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 Step three Move to right slew limit, press any button to set the right slew limit. Another marker will be placed here. Left slew restriction marker Step four Move to safe zone and press any button to complete operation.

  • Page 20: Machine Envelope Controller (Mec) - Slew

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 7.1.2. Machine Envelope Controller (MEC) - Slew If the equipment enters the approach limit* a ‘Close to slew limit’ message will appear, the internal alarm will beep and the amber LED will be lit. MEC systems will cut motion to any section of equipment that has reached a limit but allow other sections to operate unhindered...

  • Page 21: Limit Control Override

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 7.1. Limit Control Override 7.1.1. Soft Override After three seconds a soft override icon may appear in the right hand middle icon if any type of limit has been reached (Angular slew limit shown). If soft override is utilised, the machine hydraulics will be re-enabled.

  • Page 22: System Messages

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 8. System Messages 8.1. On Screen Safety Messages Close to [right/left] slew limit Equipment within *10 degrees or 0.5m of slew limit Slew limit reached Equipment has reached set limit In Override Override is active (Soft override or Master Key) **Boom not straight Offset boom not straight.

  • Page 23: On Screen Component Error Messages

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 8.2. On Screen Component Error Messages PME continuously monitors the presence and condition of the safety controller and sensors. If the safety controller or any sensor fails, an error will appear at the bottom of the display, the cab mounted beacon (if fitted) will indicate that the system is NOT active, the display red LED will flash and the internal and external alarms will sound.

  • Page 24: Led And Internal Alarm Warnings

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 8.3. LED and Internal Alarm Warnings The table below shows the state of the three LEDs on the display and the internal alarm with respect to system status. LED and Internal Alarm status System status Start up Operational: System OK, no warnings, hazards, or errors Warning: Approach to envelope limit...

  • Page 25: Test / Diagnostics

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 Test / Diagnostics The system test function is available from the top menu screen. This feature allows the system functions to be verified and basic troubleshooting to be performed. In this mode, the amber LED will flash to indicate the system is in maintenance mode. The system will continue to monitor any limits that are active.

  • Page 26: Sensor Data

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 11.2. Sensor Data Displays the system’s sensor information. Use the Actual column for direct comparison. The status column shows the health of each sensor. Boom Actual = Boom angle Arm Actual = Arm angle Platform Actual = Slew angle Exit to previous menu Page 26 of 38...

  • Page 27: Beacon, Led And Internal / External Alarm Function Test

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 11.3. Beacon, LED and Internal / External Alarm Function Test Press to activate the function in turn. Press the Beacon icon button to activate the beacon (if fitted) Press the Beacon icon button to activate the external alarm (if fitted) Press the Alarm icon button to activate the internal alarm and display LEDs...

  • Page 28: Display Settings

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 Display Settings The display brightness, button click volume, background colour and the displayed machine can be adjusted from this menu. Adjust button click volume Select day/night mode ON / OFF Language selection Exit to previous menu Select machine colour / type and background colour...

  • Page 29: Select Display Machine

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 13.2. Select Display Machine An appropriate machine type for the display can be selected from this list. Moves highlighter UP Accept highlighted Exit without change machine Moves highlighter DOWN An appropriate turret type for the display can be selected from this list. Moves highlighter UP Accept highlighted Exit without change...

  • Page 30: Background Colour

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 13.4. Background colour Different background colours, White, blue, cream and grey are available. Use this button to choose as required. Scroll through and accept background colour Exit to previous menu Page 30 of 38...

  • Page 31: User Login

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 User Login 14.1. User Login Setup Requires supervisor access rights. Edit user login code Add new user Select user(s) to be displayed on login Select user to edit screen Select user to delete Exit to previous menu 14.2.

  • Page 32: Add New User To Login

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 14.3. Add New User to Login Requires supervisor access code Scroll up though Cancel without change highlighted digits/ letters Moves highlighter to left also moving left beyond the Moves highlighter to right first digit will insert “0” Hold to delete digit Scroll down though highlighted digits/letters...

  • Page 33: Edit User Details

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 14.4. Edit User Details Requires supervisor access rights. Moves highlighter UP Cancel without change Select highlighted user Moves highlighter DOWN Cancel without change Scroll up though highlighted digits/ letters Moves highlighter to left also moving left beyond Moves highlighter to the first digit will insert “0”...

  • Page 34: Select User To Delete

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 14.5. Select User to Delete Requires supervisor access rights. Moves highlighter UP Return to previous Delete highlighted user screen Moves highlighter DOWN 14.6. Edit User Access Code Requires supervisor access rights. Moves highlighter UP Return to previous Accept highlighted user screen Moves highlighter...

  • Page 35: Taking Product Out Of Operation

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 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 any component must be returned to Prolec Ltd for correct disposal or recycling.

  • Page 36: Definitions / Glossary

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 Definitions / Glossary Definitions of words used to ensure understanding: Second or third articulation (dipper, stick) Second articulation of a hydraulically adjustable boom (luffing boom, knuckle boom, Artic two piece boom) Attachment Tool fixed to the arm other than a bucket Angle sensor Sensor detecting current equipment angle First articulation attached to turret...

  • Page 37: Amendment / Revision Record

    562300-000, Issue 1.4 March 2023 Amendment / Revision Record Issue Section / Page Amendment / Revision Description Number Initial Document Release Content brought into line with Software Version 1.25.0.0 (Skipped version number to bring into line with other manuals) Conversion to MS Word source Section 5.1 New startup screen PME300+ and PME 2D removed Page 37 of 38...
  • Page 38 562300-000, Issue 1.4 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 a member of the Kinshofer Group of Companies Page 38 of 38...

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