Load Systems GS075 All-In-One Anti-Two-Block Switch Weight User Manual

Load Systems International, Inc. All-In-One Anti-Two-Block Switch Weight

User Manual

Master User's Manual The GS550 System Document Part Number GM550, Version 2004, Revision B Engineered weighing solutions for crane and lifting application 1 12500 R:24.2 27000 Jib 30ft
i Table of Contents 1. Introduction....................................................................................9 1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................9 1.2 Version Compatibility (applies for produced manufactured prior to June 2007) .............9 1.3 Start-Up...................................................................................................................9 2. Operation........................................................................................11 2.1 Display GS550.........................................................................................................11 2.1.1 Liquid Crystal Display........................................................................................12 2.1.2 Sensor Status Lights .........................................................................................12 2.1.3 Infrared Port .....................................................................................................12 2.1.4 Keypad.............................................................................................................12 2.2 Menu System...........................................................................................................15 2.2.1 Menu Numbers .................................................................................................16 2.2.2 Menu Navigation...............................................................................................16 2.2.3 Password Protection .........................................................................................17 2.2.4 Menu Layout.....................................................................................................17 2.2.5 Parts of Line .....................................................................................................18 2.3 Rated Capacity Indicators.........................................................................................18 2.3.1 Display Programming ........................................................................................19 2.3.2 Crane Rigging...................................................................................................19 2.3.3 Chart Wizard ....................................................................................................19 2.4 Display Settings .......................................................................................................20 2.4.1 Weight Units .....................................................................................................20 2.4.2 Language .........................................................................................................20 2.4.3 Light Intensity ...................................................................................................21 2.4.4 Contrast ...........................................................................................................21 2.4.5 Backlight Mode .................................................................................................21 2.5 System Diagnostic ...................................................................................................21 2.5.1 System Sensors Diagnostic ...............................................................................21 2.5.2 Radio Network Diagnostic..................................................................................22 2.5.3 Lockout Diagnostic............................................................................................22 2.5.4 Display Diagnostic ............................................................................................23 2.5.5 Digital Input Diagnostic......................................................................................23 2.5.6 Password Settings ............................................................................................23 2.5.7 Angle Calibration Procedure № 1: Mechanical Set-Up ........................................24 2.5.8 Angle Calibration Procedure № 2: Correct with the GS550..................................24
ii The GS550 System 2.5.9 Boom Length Calibration Procedure № 1: Mechanical Set-Up............................25 2.5.10 Boom Length Calibration Procedure № 2: Correct with the GS550 ...................26 2.6 Radius ....................................................................................................................28 2.6.1 Radius Verification and Adjustment....................................................................28 2.6.2 Radius Settings ................................................................................................29 2.6.3 Basic Radius Parameters for a Lattice Crane......................................................31 2.6.4 Basic Radius Parameters for a Telescopic Boom Crane ......................................32 2.6.5 Advanced Radius Parameters............................................................................33 2.6.6 Load Pin Transmitter GS001..............................................................................34 2.7 Load Pins, Line Riders and Compression Cells: Calibration .......................................34 2.8 Four Point Lift ..........................................................................................................35 2.8.1 Sum Load Indication .........................................................................................36 2.8.2 Imbalance ........................................................................................................36 2.8.3 Slack Rope.......................................................................................................37 2.9 List and Trim Angle Sensor.......................................................................................38 2.9.1 Programming the GS550 for List and Trim Indication...........................................38 2.9.2 Mounting Instructions ........................................................................................39 2.9.3 List and Trim Angle Calibration Procedure..........................................................39 2.10 Rope Payout..........................................................................................................41 2.10.1 Rope Payout Initialization ................................................................................41 2.10.2 Rope Payout Calibration Procedure № 1: Mechanical Set-Up ...........................41 2.10.3 Rope Payout Calibration Procedure № 2: Correct with the GS550.....................42 2.10.4 Rope Payout Limits .........................................................................................43 2.11 Data Logger...........................................................................................................43 2.11.1 Recording Modes............................................................................................44 2.11.2 Date and Time ................................................................................................44 2.12 The Sensor List......................................................................................................45 2.12.1 How to Add a Sensor to the GS550..................................................................45 2.12.2 How to Remove a Sensor from the GS550........................................................46 2.13 Network Options ....................................................................................................47 2.13.1 Listen Only Mode ............................................................................................47 2.13.2 Repeater ........................................................................................................48 2.13.3 Wireless Sensor Update ..................................................................................49 3. Portable Download Tool...................................................................50 3.1 Installing PDA Software............................................................................................51 3.2 Transferring Files.....................................................................................................51 3.2.1 Transfer Firmware Files from a Personal Computer to the PDA............................51 3.2.2 Transfer Firmware Files from the PDA to a GS550..............................................52 3.2.3 Conserve GS550 Configuration When Updating Firmware...................................53
Table of Contents iii 3.2.4 Transfer Data Logger Files from the GS550 to the PDA.......................................53 3.2.5 Transfer Data Logger Files from the PDA to a Personal Computer .......................53 3.3 Trouble Shooting PDA Communication Issues ...........................................................55 3.4 Data Logger Viewer..................................................................................................56 3.4.1 Installation on a Personal Computer...................................................................56 3.4.2 Quick Start .......................................................................................................56 3.4.3 Full Report........................................................................................................57 3.4.4 Wind Report .....................................................................................................57 4. Certification Notes ...........................................................................59 4.1 Model Numbers .......................................................................................................59 4.2 Important Notes for Hazardous Area Certified Components ........................................60 4.3 Ensuring Safe Operation in Hazardous Areas ............................................................61 4.4 Product Repair And Servicing ...................................................................................61 4.5 Equipment Marking ..................................................................................................62 4.6 GS550 Display Labels ..............................................................................................64 4.7 Certifications Used For Class 1 Division 1 And Division 2 ...........................................65 4.8 ATEX Certifications..................................................................................................65 4.9 FCC and IC – Instructions to the User .......................................................................65 4.10 EMI / EMC .............................................................................................................67 4.11 ESD (Electro-Static Discharges)..............................................................................67 4.12 Other Compliances.................................................................................................67 4.13 CE – Declaration of Conformity ...............................................................................68 5. GS550 Menu Outline........................................................................75 6. GS550 Menu Locator .......................................................................77 7. LSI PRODUCT WARRANTY ............................................................79 8. LSI Contact Information....................................................................81
4 The GS550 System Table of Illustrations Figure 1 Key Components In A Typical System ............................................................................ 10 Figure 2 GS550 Front View ........................................................................................................... 11 Figure 3 GS550 Load Display........................................................................................................ 11 Figure 4 Menu Levels .................................................................................................................... 16 Figure 5 Menu Navigation.............................................................................................................. 17 Figure 6 Open Access Menu: Default Factory Settings ................................................................ 18 Figure 7 Chart Wizard: Steps 1 to 5 should be followed to select the capacity chart ................... 20 Figure 8 Sensor Diagnostic Data ................................................................................................... 22 Figure 9 Sensor Firmware Product And Version Numbers............................................................ 22 Figure 10 Angle Calibration Procedure No 2 .................................................................................. 25 Figure 11 Actual Boom Length ...................................................................................................... 25 Figure 12 Boom Length Calibration Wizard ................................................................................... 26 Figure 13 Radius Settings.............................................................................................................. 30 Figure 14 Basic Radius Parameters For A Lattice Crane .............................................................. 31 Figure 15 Basic Radius Parameters For A Telescopic Boom Crane ............................................. 32 Figure 16 Advanced Radius Parameters ....................................................................................... 33 Figure 17 Boom Length Calibration Wizard ................................................................................... 35 Figure 18 List And Trim Axes......................................................................................................... 38 Figure 19 Trim And List Angle Indication .......................................................................................39 Figure 20 Trim Angle Calibration ................................................................................................... 40 Figure 21 Rope Payout Display ..................................................................................................... 41 Figure 22 Rope Payout Calibration................................................................................................ 42 Figure 23 Alternative Installation.................................................................................................... 43 Figure 24 Menu Page 4A1) Sensor List......................................................................................... 46 Figure 25 Menu Page 4A) Sensor List........................................................................................... 46 Figure 26 Transfer Firmware Updates And Rated Capacity Charts To The GS550...................... 50
Table of Contents 5 Figure 27 Transfer Data Logger Files From The GS550................................................................50 Figure 28 Transferring Files From A Palm To A GS550.................................................................51 Figure 29 Palm HotSync Page .......................................................................................................52 Figure 30 Palm LSI Firmware List ..................................................................................................52 Figure 31 A) Palm LSI Datalogger File List; B) Palm LSI Datalogger Options ...............................53 Figure 32 Send To Menu................................................................................................................55 Figure 33 Two User Name Example On The Same PC .................................................................55 Figure 34 Datalogger Viewer System.............................................................................................56 Figure 35 DataViewer Toolbar........................................................................................................57 Figure 36 Exerpt Of Wind Report ...................................................................................................58 Figure 37 Maximum Gust Chart .....................................................................................................58 Figure 38 GS550 Display Labels....................................................................................................64 Figure 39 GC005 Wireless Load Cell .............................................................................................69 Figure 40 GC012 Wireless Load Cell .............................................................................................70 Figure 41 GC018 Wireless Load Cell .............................................................................................70 Figure 42 GC060 Wireless Load Cell .............................................................................................71 Figure 43 GC100 Wireless Load Cell .............................................................................................71 Figure 44 GC170 Wireless Load Cell .............................................................................................72 Figure 45 GS020 Wind Speed Sensor ...........................................................................................72 Figure 46 GS050 A2B Switch.........................................................................................................73 Figure 47 GS550 Wireless Display.................................................................................................73
6 The GS550 System Table of Tables Table 1 Information Menu Alerts.................................................................................................... 15 Table 2 Weight Units...................................................................................................................... 20 Table 3 Full report column headings.............................................................................................. 57 Table 4 Wind report column headings ........................................................................................... 58 Table 5 Model Numbers................................................................................................................. 59 Table 6 Equipment Marking ........................................................................................................... 63
7 Warning! This device is intended as an operator aid only and is not a substitute for safe operating practices. Read the Master User’s Manual. Test before every use. Master User's Manual Convention Warning means that there is a possible danger. This action should be performed in order to meet the proper operation, and it is performed not to break the system. If this is not followed, some failures or breaks can occur. Also, to emphasize the word Warning, this word is preceded by the icon. Important means that an important note is mentioned in order to catch the user’s attention on the correct way to use or to maintain the system, that is to say Good Manufacturing Practices. This is icon-illustrated with . Note means a notice or note to the installer in order to inform him or her about the installation, for example, or it reflects an informative statement on the product. Tip is given in order to make the system easy-to-use or to ease the maintenance procedures. This is icon-illustrated with . CE and ATEX Certifications For information on CE and ATEX Certifications, please refer to sections relative on certification and declaration of conformity. Safe Operation in Hazardous Area For information on Safe Operation Hazardous Area, refer to the Safe Operation Hazardous Area sub-section. Equipment Marking The Equipment Marking section describes regulations or standards used.
8 The GS550 System
Introduction 9 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview The GS550 system includes the cabin mounted GS550 radio display and compatible crane mounted sensors. The GS550 creates a two-way radio network with the sensors to bring required lift data to the operator. Hoist load, boom and jib angles, boom length, wind speed and pending two-block can be detected and indicated to the operator in real time. Working load radius can be calculated and compared to a rated capacity chart (if programmed). Furthermore the GS550 can be programmed to generate warnings, alarms and lockout commands, all triggered by adjustable thresholds and limits. All these events can be recorded by the data logger with a time and date stamp. The exact operational function of the GS550 system depends on the sensor configuration used and the rated capacity charts programmed (where applicable). The GS550 includes an infrared port to facilitate software and chart updates and data logger downloads using a compatible personal digital assistant (PDA) or cell phone. Compatible sensors include the GS050 anti-two-block, the GC series load cells and GS001 series line rider and load pin transmitters, the GS010 angle sensors, the GS011 angle sensor and length transmitter and the GS020 wind speed sensor. The GS550 system is designed as an operator aide and is in no way a substitute for safe operating practice 1.2 Version Compatibility (applies for produced manufactured prior to June 2007) GS series product with version 2 firmware is not compatible with GS series product with version 1 firmware. For information on upgrading GS series product from version 1 to version 2 firmwares please contact LSI. 1.3 Start-Up The GS550 (see Figure 1) must be correctly programmed for the system sensors installed. The GS550 powers up with several green lights flashing, this indicates that the display is waking up programmed sensors and creating a radio communication link with each. Once a reliable radio communication network is established, all green lights will remain lit without flashing. This process may take up to one minute. The delay is created by the battery management function and does not affect system security. If an anti-two-block switch detects a pending two-block event, if a load cell detects a change in load, or if an angle sensor detects a change in angle, the appro-priate radio link will be established in less than 0.1 seconds. To immediately wake-up a load cell, lift the hook with a load; to immediately wake up an angle sensor, change the boom angle. In special conditions of lockout created by a missing sensor, you may press the BYPASS button to allow the system to work. When rigging the crane, out of normal capacity chart condition could create annoying alarms, and the display could then be put in ‘rigging mode’. If the rig mode is enabled in the display, press BYPASS for 10 seconds to activate it. If the rig mode is not available, contact your LSI representative or LSI technical support (p. 75).
10 The GS550 System Figure 1 Key Components In A Typical System
2. Operation 11 2. Operation 2.1 Display GS550 The GS550 displays detailed information on the backlit, two lines liquid crystal display (LCD) (see Figures 2 and 3). Additional information including warnings, alarms, and radio status is communi-cated by the display lights and the display buzzer. Figure 2 GS550 Front View Figure 3 GS550 Load Display
12 The GS550 System 2.1.1 Liquid Crystal Display Detailed lift data and system information is displayed here. The liquid crystal display (LCD) can be adjusted to facilitate viewing in varied lighting conditions. See the 2.4 Display Settings section of this manual. 2.1.2 Sensor Status Lights Detailed lift data and system information is displayed here. The liquid crystal display (LCD) can be adjusted to facilitate viewing in varied lighting conditions. 2 Block. The red 2 Block alarm light comes on when a programmed anti-two-block switch is in alarm. The green “M” (main) and “A” (auxiliary) anti-two-block radio status lights stay on when the GS550 has a reliable radio communication link to all programmed anti-two-block sensors. The radio status lights flash green when communication is intermittent or absent. The M re-fers to the first anti-two-block sensor programmed in the sensor list. The A refers to all other anti-two-block sensors programmed in the sensor list. Load. The red Load alarm light comes on when a load sensor is in overload. The green “M” (main) and “A” (auxiliary) load radio status green lights stay on when the GS550 has a reliable radio communication link to all programmed sensors. The radio status lights flash green when communication is intermittent or absent. The M refers to the first sensor programmed in the sensor list except anti-two-block. The A refers to all other sen-sors programmed in the sensor list except anti-two-block. Low Battery. The amber light of the battery icon comes on when battery life for a sensor programmed in the sensor list drops below 10%. Normally several weeks of battery life re-mains from the moment the low battery light first comes on. Bar Graph. The bar graph displays the gross load lifted by a load sensor as a proportion of the maximum load allowed, expressed in 10% increments. Maximum load is the lowest of the operator set maximum load limit and the working load limit (WLL) as calculated from the rated capacity charts*. When there are two or more load sensors programmed in the sensor list the bar graph will indicate the load for the sensor closest to its maximum allowable. 2.1.3 Infrared Port The infrared port is used to download data from the data logger or to upload firmware updates and capacity charts using a GT103 portable download tool or other compatible device. 2.1.4 Keypad The keypad consists of six buttons used to control, consult, program, and troubleshoot the GS550 display and system. Each button has two functions; a primary function for the operation display, and a secondary function for menu navigation and programming. The secondary functions are described in the 2.2.2 Menu Navigation sub-section of this manual. The primary functions are described below. * WLL is indicated by rated capacity indicators only.
2. Operation 13 BYPASS. Press BYPASS to override lockout for emergency purposes*. The alarm will remain silent until the next alarm; lockout will re-engage as soon as the button is released. TARE. Zero the hook and rigging weight. 1. Press TARE to enter the tare menu. 2. Use Next to select the load sensor. 3. If no tare value, then press Tare to create a tare value equal to the weight on the load sensor. Example: with hook block and rigging only. Load display is net weight (gross weight minus tare value). 4. To remove tare value, press Tare. 5. Press Exit to return to the operation display. Tare and Load Indication LCD Indicator Tare Light LCD Load Value Bar Graph No tare value Off Gross weight Gross weight Tare value On Net weight Gross weight Tare. Zero rope payout (length). • Press Tare to enter the tare menu. • Use Next to advance to the rope payout sensor. • Press Enter to zero rope payout length. The new zero will be saved by the rope payout sensor. • Press Exit to return to the operation display. Hoist. Press Hoist to change the operating display page. The exact or-der and content of operation display pages depends on system sensor and capacity chart configuration. Systems with more than one load sen-sor typically display main hoist load information on the first page and auxiliary hoist load information on the second page. * This applies only if the GS550 has been correctly installed to control crane lockout function. New rope payout zero saved in sensor Communicating with remote sensor Sensor No 2ropePayou Enter -> set zero Sensor No 2ropePayou Enter -> set zero
14 The GS550 System Info. When the orange Info light flashes press Info to see critical system alerts. Press Next to advance from one page to the next. Standard info menu pages include: • BIOS (Binary Input Output System) number and version • Firmware number and version • Chart number and version (if available) • SPKG (Software Package) number Alert Description The sensor indicates a value greater than the operator adjusted limit Warning! Do not operate the crane beyond the limits specified by the manufacturer. • Verify operator adjusted limits in the limit menu. The sensor indicates a value less than the operator adjusted limit Warning! Do not operate the crane beyond the limits specified by the manufacturer. • Verify operator adjusted limits in the limit menu. Less than 10% of battery life remains in the sensor. • Schedule battery replacement for the next available opportunity. Typically several weeks of operation remain from the moment the sensor low battery warning is first triggered. The display isn’t receiving communication from the sensor. • Verify that the sensor id number programmed matches the id number of the sensor installed on the crane. Go to menu 5A1. Voltage is detected on the lockout wire when in alarm*. With the standard relay configuration voltage should not be present on a lockout wire in alarm condition. • Verify the wire connection. Refer to the Power Supply and Wire Connection sub section of the Installation Manual. Voltage is not detected on the lockout wire when safe†. With the standard relay configuration voltage should be present on a lockout wire in safe condition. • Verify the wire is not shorted to ground. • Verify the wire is not connected directly to the valve coils; a relay should be installed between the wire and the valve coils. Refer to the Power Supply and Wire Connection sub section of the Installation Manual. One or more primary conditions of the chart selected for the hoist is not met (example: telescopic boom length). • Verify the conditions of the selected rated capacity chart. * If the lockout relay is inverted this alert will occur when voltage is detected on the wire when safe. † If the lockout relay is inverted this alert will occur when voltage is not detected on the wire in alarm.
2. Operation 15 The boom or jib angle is above the maximum angle permitted by the selected chart. (For charts determined by radius only this message will occur when the radius is less than the minimum radius permitted by the chart). • Verify the boom and jib angles permitted by the rated capacity chart selected. The boom or jib angle is under the minimum angle permitted by the selected chart. (For charts determined by radius only this message will occur when the radius is greater than the maximum radius permitted by the chart). • Verify the boom and jib angles permitted by the rated capacity chart selected. Table 1 Information Menu Alerts Limit. Set hoist limits. Press Limit to access the limit menu. The limit menu displays the limits for each sensor in the sensor list on successive pages. Use Next to scroll from one limit to the next. Use Up and Down to adjust a limit. When using the GS550 as a load indicator without programmed crane specific rated capacity charts the load limit is typically set to the lesser of the rope limit, the hoist limit, and the maximum allowed capacity as determined from the capacity charts. When using the GS550 as a rated capacity indicator with programmed crane specific rated capacity charts the load limit is typically set to the lesser of the rope limit and the hoist limit. Tip 1. Press Up and Down simultaneously to return a limit to the factory default setting. The factory default maximum limit for load sensors is 10 000 lb per part of line. 2. When the weight units are tons the minimum load limit increment is 0.1 ton per part of line. Menu. Press Menu to access the five basic system menus: 1) Parts of Lines 2) Crane Rigging 3) Display Settings 4) Installation 5) System Diagnostic 2.2 Menu System There are five basic menus (level one) used to program, consult and control the GS550 system. 1) Parts of Lines 2) Crane Rigging 3) Display Settings 4) Installation 5) System Diagnostic
16 The GS550 System The basic menus include nested sub-menus (level two, three and four) designed to address specific tasks including adjusting values, choosing from lists and following “wizards” through step by step processes. 2.2.1 Menu Numbers Menus are identified by a number in the upper left corner (see Figure 4). The basic menus (level one) are numbered one through five. Level two menus are lettered alphabetically. Level three menus are numbered. Level four menus are alphabetized. Figure 4 Menu Levels 2.2.2 Menu Navigation From the operation display press Menu (see Figure 5) to see the five basic menus (level one). Press Enter to drill down one level and enter a selected menu. Press Exit to leave a menu and return up one level. Press Next to move to the next page within a menu; press Back to move to the previous page within a menu. Use Up and Down to modify numeric values and to move through a list of choices. Tip 1. Most menus are circular; press Next on the last page of a menu to return to the first page. 2. Most lists are circular; press Down on the last entry of a list to return to the first entry.
2. Operation 17 Figure 5 Menu Navigation 2.2.3 Password Protection The submenus of menu 4) Installation are protected by a password by default. Password settings can be adjusted in menu 4H) Password Settings. The factory set administrator and user passwords are AZA. If the user password is forgotten, it can be changed as long as the administrator pass-word is known. Forgotten password? Call LSI technical support (Houston, TX) at 888 819 4355 or contact your local LSI representative. 2.2.4 Menu Layout Figure 6 shows the menus accessible to the operator without password protection under the default factory settings.
18 The GS550 System Figure 6 Open Access Menu: Default Factory Settings 2.2.5 Parts of Line The load sensor often shares the weight with multiple parts of line. For accurate load indication the GS550 must be programmed for the number of parts of line. 1. Press Menu and Enter to enter menu 1) Parts of Line. 2. Use Next and Back to select the load sensor; typically sensor number one is asso-ciated with sheave one (the main hoist) and sensor number two is associated with sheave two (the auxiliary hoist) etc. 3. Use Up and Down to adjust the number of parts of line. 4. Press Enter to save any changes and then press Exit twice to return to the opera-tion display. 2.3 Rated Capacity Indicators The GS550 can be programmed to assist the operator by indicating the working load limit (WLL) from the crane specific rated capacity charts according to the angle and radius information re-ceived from the boom mounted sensors.
2. Operation 19 2.3.1 Display Programming In order to indicate WLL the GS550 must be programmed with a valid rated capacity chart specific to the crane. The capacity chart programmed can be verified on the chart number page of the Information menu: press Info and Next twice (press Exit to return to the operation display). If the chart number information screen says “Chart not loaded” the GS550 has not been programmed to function as a rated capacity indicator. If rated capacity indication is required contact the person responsible for the GS550 system installation and maintenance. If in doubt, contact LSI. 2.3.2 Crane Rigging Under no circumstances is the GS550 a substitute for safe operating practices. The operator must fully understand the crane rigging and the crane rated capacity chart to be able to correctly pro-gram the GS550 for rated capacity indication. The GS550 will not take into account critical vari-ables such as weather, ground and crane conditions that will reduce the safe working capacity of the crane. 2.3.3 Chart Wizard Rated capacity indication is based on interpretation of a selected capacity chart using boom angle and load radius. The chart must be selected by “rigging” the working hoist in the GS550; this is done by following the chart wizard in menu 2) Crane Rigging. Important! It is possible to leave the chart wizard at any time by pressing Bypass; the GS550 will display the message “Rigging ABORTED”. Current capacity chart selection may have changed, possibly changing the rated capacity indicated by the GS550. Always complete the chart wizard all the way to the “Rigging ok” message before operating the crane. 1. Press Menu, Next, and then Enter to start the chart wizard. 2. The first page of the chart wizard is generally “select hoist”. Use Up and Down to select the hoist. If there is only one load sensor in the system select “main”. With two or more load sensors in the system the main hoist is associated with the first load sensor in the sensor list; the auxiliary hoist is associated with the second sensor in the sensor list etc. 3. Press Next to advance to the next step of the chart wizard. 4. The steps that follow will depend on the size and complexity of the rated capacity chart itself. Typical steps include chart selection, outrigger / on rubber selection and boom length selection (lattice cranes only). Use Up and Down to select from the list of choices and then press Next to advance to the next step. For accurate rated capacity indication the rigging configuration selected in the chart wizard must reflect the actual rigging of the working sheave. 5. After the last step has been completed the GS550 will display “Rigging ok” and then it will return to the operation display. If a sensor required by the selected capacity chart is not a part of the system or has not established communication with the GS550, then the GS550 will display “sensor invalid”.
20 The GS550 System Figure 7 Chart Wizard: Steps 1 to 5 should be followed to select the capacity chart 2.4 Display Settings Program the display for operator preferences in menu 3) Display Settings. 2.4.1 Weight Units The weight units for load display may be selected according to operator preference. Length units are associated with weight units by default; see table 2. 1. Press Menu, and then Next twice. 2. Press Enter to go to menu 3A) Weight units. 3. Use Up and Down to select the weight units for load display. 4. Press Next to advance to the language adjustment page or press Exit twice to return to the operation display. Unit Notes Equivalent Weight Length Unit Pound (lb) 1 lb 0.4536 kg Foot (ft.) Kilogram (kg) 2.205 lb 1 kg Metre (m) Short ton (T) United States 2000 lb 907.2 kg Foot (ft.) Long ton (T) United Kingdom 2240 lb 1016 kg Foot (ft.) Tonne (t) International System (SI) 2205 lb 1000 kg Metre (m) Table 2 Weight Units 2.4.2 Language Future versions of the GS550 will include different display language options. 5. Press Menu, and then Next twice. 6. Press Enter, and then Next twice to go to menu 3B) Display language. 7. Press Up and Down to change the display language
2. Operation 21 2.4.3 Light Intensity Adjust the intensity off the LEDs (light emitting diodes) to facilitate viewing in bright sunlight or in reduced visibility. 8. Press Menu, and then Next twice. 1. Press Enter, and then Next twice to go to menu 3C) Light intensity adjustment. 2. Use Up and Down to adjust the intensity of the lights. 3. Press Next to advance to the contrast adjustment page or press Exit twice to return to the operation display. 2.4.4 Contrast Adjust the LCD contrast to optimize visibility. 1. Press Menu, and then Next twice. 2. Press Enter, and then Next 3 times to go to menu 3D) LCD contrast adjustment. 3. Use Up and Down to adjust the display contrast. 4. Press Next to advance to the backlight adjustment page or press Exit twice to return to the operation display. 2.4.5 Backlight Mode Adjust the LCD backlight control mode to conform to viewing and power supply conditions. 1. Press Menu, and then Next twice. 2. Press Enter, and then Next 4 times to go to menu 3E) Backlight mode. 3. Use Up and Down to select the backlight control mode. The LCD backlight can be always on, always off or on a four second timer. In the four second timer mode the backlight will come on for four seconds when any button is pressed. 4. Press Next to advance to the backlight adjustment page or press Exit twice to return to the operation display. 2.5 System Diagnostic Diagnose system failures with the sub menus of menu 5) System Diagnostic. 2.5.1 System Sensors Diagnostic 1. Press Menu, Back and then Enter twice to go to menu 5A1). 2. Use Back and Next to select the sensor. 3. Press Enter to see sensor data (see Figure 8).
22 The GS550 System Figure 8 Sensor Diagnostic Data 4. Press Enter to get the sensor firmware product and version numbers (see Figure 9). Figure 9 Sensor Firmware Product And Version Numbers 5. Press Exit five times to return to the operation display. 2.5.2 Radio Network Diagnostic 1. Press Menu and Back. 2. Press Enter, Next, and then Enter to go to menu 5B1) Radio network background noise. Warning! The "list of last 32 sensors received" includes all functioning GS series sensors within range. Programming a GS550 display for sensors from a different system will disable that system and render indication by both systems inaccurate. 3. Press Next to go to menu 5B2) List last 32 sensors received. a. Press Enter to access 5B21), the list of the last 32 sensors received. Sensors are shown with their radio id number and the sensor type. b. Use Up and Down to scroll through the list. c. Press Exit to return to menu 5B2) 4. Press Next to go to menu 5B3) Search for sensors. a. Press Enter to launch a sensor search. After searching, the display automatically re-verts to 5B21), the list of the last 32 sensors received (see step 3.a). 5. Press Next to go to menu 5B4) Bit error rate communication test. This test should only be conducted by LSI technical service personnel. 6. Press Exit three times to return to the operation display. 2.5.3 Lockout Diagnostic 1. Press Menu and Back.
2. Operation 23 2. Press Enter, Next twice, and then Enter to go to menu 5C1) White wire… The page shows the lockout condition of the output (alarm or safe) and the self-test (pass or fail). To temporarily in-vert the lockout relay press Up or Down. 3. Press Next to go to menu 5C2) Green wire diagnostic. 4. Press Next to go to menu 5C3) Orange wire diagnostic. 5. Press Exit three times to return to the operation display. 2.5.4 Display Diagnostic 7. Press Menu and Back. 1. Press Enter, Next three times, and then Enter to go to menu 5D1) Time and Date. The page shows the current time and date according to the GS550 internal clock. 2. Press Next to go to menu 5D2) Time clock battery. Self-test pass or fail. 3. Press Next to go to menu 5D3) External power voltage. 4. Press Next to go to menu 5D4) Display internal temperature. 5. Press Next to go to menu 5D5) GS550 base station id. The base station id should be the same as the GS550 display serial number printed on the left side of the box 6. GS550-03 portable displays only: press Next to go to menu 5D6) Battery level. The battery level of the onboard rechargeable battery pack is indicated. 7. Press Next to go to menu 5D7) Radio. FCC, IC indicates Federal Communications Commis-sion (U.S.A.) and Industry Canada certification, CE indicates European Community certifica-tion. The frequency used by the system network is indicated on the second line. 8. Press Exit three times to return to the operation display. 2.5.5 Digital Input Diagnostic 1. Press Menu and Back. 2. Press Enter, Back, and then Enter to go to menu 5E4) Blue Wire. The page shows the blue wire digital input status. 3. Press Exit three times to return to the operation display. 2.5.6 Password Settings Three levels of access are available: administrator, operator and public. The administrator pass-word is required to change the operator password. In the event both the administrator and the operator passwords are lost please call your LSI representative. Menus accessible from the operation display can be individually protected by the operator password. 1. Press Menu and Next three times. 2. Press Enter and then Next seven times to access the menu 4H1) Set administrator password. 3. 4H1) Set administrator password: Press Next three times to advance to the set user password page or, to change the administrator password, use Up and Down to adjust the flashing letter and then use Next to advance to the next letter. Press Enter to save any changes. 4. 4H2) Set user password: Press Next three times to advance to the tare menu protection page or, to change the user password, use Up and Down to adjust the flashing letter and then use Next to advance to the next letter. Press Enter to save any changes. 5. Menu 4H3) Tare protected: use Up and Down to switch between “yes” and “no” and press Next to advance to the next menu page.
24 The GS550 System 6. Repeat step 4 to adjust password protection for each menu as required. Press Enter at any time to save changes made. Press Exit at any time to return to menu 4) Installation. If there are any unsaved changes the display will request confirmation: press Enter to save before quitting or press Exit to quit without saving. 2.5.7 Angle Calibration Procedure № 1: Mechanical Set-Up 1. Level the boom such that it is perfectly horizontal; use a high quality bubble or digital angle sensor. If the GS550 display indicates 0.0 degree then angle calibration is complete; if not then continue to step 2. 2. For GS011 angle/length sensors only: Carefully remove the cover of the LS101 cable reel. 3. Loosen the mounting screw in the slotted hole of the angle sensor mounting plate. 4. Pivot the angle sensor slightly until angle indication is correct. Tip When the angle sensor is moved very slowly, it may take several seconds to see an update at the GS550 display. Instead move the sensor up a couple of degrees, and then bring it back down to where it should be. The small light on the angle sensor flashes when it transmits a new value to the display. 2.5.8 Angle Calibration Procedure № 2: Correct with the GS550 Calibrate angle indication by adjusting the trim (offset) value in the GS550 display (see Figure 10); the GS550 will then communicate the updated trim value to the sensor. 1. Position the boom at a precisely known angle. 2. Press Menu and then Next three times to go to 4) Installation. 3. Press Enter and Next to go to 4B) Sensor Calibration. 4. Press Enter to go to the password page. 5. Use Back, Next, Up and Down to enter the user password. 6. Pess Enter and Next to go to 4B2) Manual parameter calibration. 7. Press Enter to go to page 4B2A) 8. Use Back and Next to select the angle sensor to be calibrated. 9. Press Enter and Next to go to the trim adjustment page. 10. Use Up and Down to adjust the trim value. Example: If angle indicated is 0.3° over the actual angle, adjust the trim value to -0.3. Example: If angle indicated is 0.9° below the actual angle, adjust the trim value to 0.9. 11. Press Enter to save changes. 12. Press Exit four times to return to the operation display. 13. Verify accurate angle indication at both very high and very low angles.
2. Operation 25 Figure 10 Angle Calibration Procedure No 2 2.5.9 Boom Length Calibration Procedure № 1: Mechanical Set-Up Figure 11 shows the actual boom length. Figure 11 Actual Boom Length Important! Monitor length sensor cable length remaining as the boom is extended for the first time with the installed cable reel. This generally requires a second person (in addition to the operator). 1. Fully retract the boom 2. Adjust the loose wire rope at the boom tip so that the displayed boom length matches the actual boom length. 3. Fully extend the boom 4B2A) No. x id: Gxxxxx Load sensor Heartbeat 60 Up/Down, Enter->Save Trim: 0.0 Up/Down, Enter->Save 4A) Sensor List 1) Parts of Line Operation Display 2) Crane Rigging 3) Display Settings 4) Installation 4B) Sensor Calibration Enter user password: aaa 4B1) Automatic value calibration wizard 4B2) Manual parameter calibration 4B2A) No. x id: Gxxxxx Angle sensor
26 The GS550 System 4. Verify the boom length indicated at full boom extension matches the actual fully extended boom length. If not then follow 2.5.10 Boom Length Calibration Procedure № 2: Correct with the GS550. 2.5.10 Boom Length Calibration Procedure № 2: Correct with the GS550 If the displayed boom length does not match the actual length of the boom retracted or extended and if it is not possible to easily correct by following Boom Length Calibration Procedure № 1 (previous page), then follow this procedure. This procedure is completed in the operators cab, it requires fully retracting, and then fully extending the boom, as prompted by the on screen instruc-tions. 1. Press Menu, and then Next three times to go to menu 4) Installation (see Figure 12) Figure 12 Boom Length Calibration Wizard
2. Operation 27 2. Press Enter and Next to go to menu 4B) Sensor Calibration. 3. Press Enter to go to the password page. 4. Use Back, Next, Up, and Down to enter the user password, and then press Enter to go to 4B1) Automatic Value Calibration Wizard. 5. Press Enter to go to 4B1A). 6. Use Back and Next to select the length sensor, and then press Enter to confirm communica-tion with the sensor is possible. 7. Press Next to start the wizard. 8. Note the units that will be used during the calibration wizard, and then press Next. 9. Fully retract the boom, and then press Next. 10. Use Up and Down to adjust the length value displayed to equal the actual fully retracted boom length, and then press Next. 11. Fully extend the boom, and then press Next. 12. Use Up and Down to adjust the length value displayed to equal the actual fully extended boom length, and then press Next. 13. Note the new trim value, and then press Next. 14. Note the new scale value, and then press Next. 15. Press Enter to send the new calibration to the length sensor. 16. Press Exit three times to return to the operation display.
28 The GS550 System 2.6 Radius 2.6.1 Radius Verification and Adjustment 1. Verify the boom and luffing jib* angles, and the boom length†, are indicated correctly. 2. Verify the correct rated capacity chart is selected‡. 3. Test № 1: measure the actual radius and compare to the radius indicated. Repeat with the boom at minimum angle, at 45 degrees, and at maximum angle; repeat at minimum and maxi-mum boom length†. If radius indication is not accurate then go to step 4. 4. Measure the basic radius parameters on the crane (see pages 31 and 32). 5. Program the basic radius parameters in the radius settings menu (see page 29). 6. Test № 2: measure the actual radius and compare to the radius indicated. Repeat with the boom at minimum angle, at 45 degrees, and at maximum boom angle; repeat at minimum and maximum boom length†. If radius indication is not accurate then go to the next step. Tip If the difference between the displayed radius and actual radius remains constant at all boom lengths and angles, then correct by adjusting the slew offset. For example: if the radius displayed is always 2.3 feet longer than the actual radius, then subtract 2.3 from the slew offset. 7. If the crane is rigged with the main boom only, then go directly to step 11. 8. If the crane is rigged with a rooster, jib, or other extension then the advanced radius parame-ters must be measured on the crane (see page 33), and then programmed in the radius set-tings menu of the display (see page 29). 9. Test № 3: measure the actual radius and compare to the radius indicated. Repeat with the boom at minimum angle, at 45 degrees, and at maximum boom angle; repeat at minimum and maximum boom length†. If radius indication is not accurate then go to the next step. 10. Test for boom deflection: is the radius indicated equal to the actual radius with the boom at 0 degrees and at 90 degrees but greater than the actual radius with the boom at 45 degrees? If yes then adjust the boom deflection value to compensate: a. Raise the boom to 45 degrees with a known load. b. Compare the indicated radius with the actual radius. Change the boom deflection value and again compare the radius displayed with the actual radius. Repeat until the radius displayed equals the actual radius. * When the hoist is rigged off a luffing jib only † Telescopic boom cranes only ‡ Systems with rated capacity charts programmed in the GS550 only
2. Operation 29 Tip With the boom at 45° and the maximum load on the hoist, the boom deflection value should equal the difference between the actual and the displayed radius. With the boom at 45° and half the maximum load on the hoist, the boom deflection value should equal twice the difference between the actual and the displayed radius. 11. Test № 4: measure the actual radius and compare to the radius indicated. Repeat with the boom at minimum angle, at 45 degrees, and at maximum boom angle; repeat at minimum and maximum boom length†. If radius indication is not accurate then go to the next step. 2.6.2 Radius Settings 1. Press Menu, and then Next three times to go to menu 4) Installation (see Figure 13). 2. Press Enter, and then Next twice to go to menu 4C) Radius Settings. 3. Press Enter; use Up and Down, Back and Next to enter the user password; and then press Enter to go to the first radius settings page 4C1) Boom length. 4. Use Back and Next to navigate between the radius settings pages and use Up and Down to adjust the settings. 5. Press Enter to save any changes and press Exit three times to return to the operation display. Important! Radius settings 4C13 to 4C20 are specific to the hoist line (or sheave number) selected on page 4C12.
30 The GS550 System Figure 13 Radius Settings Operation Display 1) Parts of Line 2) Crane Rigging 3) Display Settings 4) Installation 4A) Sensor List 4B) Sensor Calibration 4C) Radius Settings Enter user password: aaa 4C1) Boom length 60.0 4C2) Slew offset 0.0 4C3) Height offset 0.0 4C4) Boom deflection 0.0 4C5) Boom top length 0.0 4C6) Boom top offset 0.0 4C7) No load Deflection 0.0 4C8) Jib offset 0.0 4C9) Lattice extension offset 0.0 4C10) Jib mount point perpendicular 0.0 4C11) Jib mounting point parallel 0.0 4C12) Select hoist main 4C13) Jib length 0.0 4C14) Luffing jib length 0.0 4C15) Lattice extension length 0.0 4C16) Manual length 0.0 4C17) Sheave head len. perpendicular 0.0 4C18) Sheave head len. parallel 0.0 4C19) Sheave radius 0.0 4C20) Deduct 0.0 Basic radius parameters
2. Operation 31 2.6.3 Basic Radius Parameters for a Lattice Crane Figure 14 Basic Radius Parameters For A Lattice Crane Jib mounting point Head sheave Jib offset angle Jib length Crane centre of rotation Boom base pin Boom Length (menu 4C1) The distance from the boom base pin to the head sheave centre (Your measurement) Sheave radius (menu 4C19) (Your measurement) Slew offset (menu 4C2) The distance from the boom base pin to the crane centre of rotation If the boom base pin is behind the centre of rotation this value will be negative. (Your measurement) Sheave head length perpendicular (menu 4C17) The distance from the head sheave centre to the boom centreline (Your measurement)
32 The GS550 System 2.6.4 Basic Radius Parameters for a Telescopic Boom Crane Figure 15 Basic Radius Parameters For A Telescopic Boom Crane Sheave head length perpendicular (menu 4C17) • The distance from the head sheave centre to the boom centreline (Your measurement) Sheave radius (menu 4C19) (Your measurement) Crane centre of rotation Boom length: the distance from the boom base pin to the head sheave centre Boom base pin Slew offset (menu 4C2) • The distance from the boom base pin to the crane centre of rotation • If the boom base pin is behind the centre of rotation this value will be negative. (Your measurement)
2. Operation 33 2.6.5 Advanced Radius Parameters Figure 16 Advanced Radius Parameters Extensions, two possibilities: 1) Manual length (4C16): The offset is always zero degrees. 2) Lattice extension length(4C15): The offset angle must be adjusted. 4C15) Lattice extension length 4C9) Lattice extension offset angle is also used for hydraulic crane 4C5) Boom top length 4C6) Boom top offset angle 4C5) Boom length includes boom top Typical sheave heads: • 4C17) Sheave head length perpendicular = D1 •4C18) Sheave head length parallel = 0 Special top sheaves (example: rooster): • 4C17) Sheave head length perpendicular = D2 • 4C18) Sheave head length parallel = D3 4C14) Luffing jib length (center sheave to center sheave)4C13) and 4C11) Fixed jib length & offset angle 4C10) and 4C11) Jib mounting point parallel & perpendicular 4C9) and 4C15) Lattice extension length & offset angle4C2) Slew offset. Boom heel pin 4C5) Boom length includes boom top 4C14) Luffing jib angle sensor 4C5) and 4C6) Boom top length & offset angle4C1) Main boom 4A1) Boom angle sensor
34 The GS550 System 2.6.6 Load Pin Transmitter GS001 1. Determine the transmitter mounting position (see Figure 17). a. The load pin and transmitter pigtails must connect easily without stretching or kinking at all boom angles and working conditions. The jumper cable may be used between the load pin and transmitter to increase transmitter placement options. b. There must be direct unobstructed line of sight from the transmitter to the display; this may not be required on cranes with a maximum boom length less than 100 feet (33 metres). c. The transmitter antenna must not be in contact with any metal object. Warning! Do not weld in proximity to LSI sensor/transmitters. 2. Weld the mounting blocks where required. 3. Mount the load pin transmitter on the mounting blocks. 2.7 Load Pins, Line Riders and Compression Cells: Calibration Load pins, line riders and compression cells must be calibrated at installation and every time thereafter the installation, the load sensor or the load transmitter is changed. Important! Do not recalibrate flat bar load links (part numbers GC005, GC012, GC018, GC035, GC060, GC100, and GC170). This procedure requires two known weights. The first (light) weight should be about 10% of load sensor capacity and not less than 5%. The second (heavy) weight should be over 50% of capacity, and absolutely not less than 25%.
2. Operation 35 Figure 17 Boom Length Calibration Wizard 1. Press Menu, and then Next three times to go to menu 4) Installation (see Figure 17). 2. Press Enter and Next to go to menu 4B) Sensor Calibration. 3. Press Enter to go to the password page. 4. Use Back, Next, Up, and Down to enter the user password, and then press Enter to go to 4B1) Automatic Value Calibration Wizard. 5. Press Enter to go to 4B1A). 6. Use Back and Next to select the load sensor, and then press Enter to confirm communication with the sensor is possible. 7. Press Next to start the wizard. 8. Use Up and Down to adjust the actual parts of line on the load sensor, and then press Next. 9. Note the units that will be used during the calibration wizard, and then press Next. 10. Lift the first (lighter) known load, and then press Next. 11. Use Up and Down to adjust the load value displayed to equal the actual known load lifted, and then press Next. 12. Lower the first load, lift the second (heavier) known load, and then press Next. 13. Use Up and Down to adjust the load value displayed to equal the actual known load lifted, and then press Next. 14. Note the new trim value, and then press Next. 15. Note the new scale value, and then press Next. 16. Press Enter to send the new calibration to the load sensor. 17. Press Exit three times to return to the operation display. 2.8 Four Point Lift The following functions are available for applications such as container cranes and gantry cranes that require load indication from four load sensors simultaneously. • Sum load indication
36 The GS550 System • Imbalance • Slack Rope These functions can be used to generate an alarm condition on the lockout wires of the GS550. 2.8.1 Sum Load Indication When sum load indication is programmed the sum of the loads on the pre-determined load sensors is indicated by the operation display. To activate sum load indication program a “Sum load sensor” in the sensor list. The “id number” is used to identify the load sensors to be summed. Sum maximum limit. The maximum limit for the sum load can be adjusted in the limit menu; the default maximum limit for sum load indication is 10000 (lb or kg depending on load display units). Program sum load indication. 1. Press Menu, and then Next three times. 2. Press Enter twice to go to the sensor list, menu page 4A1. 3. Press Next repeatedly to advance to the next available sensor position, usually follow-ing the four load sensors. 4. Determine the sum load cell “id number”. For example: id 1234 to indicate the sum of load sensors № 1, № 2, № 3, and № 4, or id 34 to indicate the sum of load sensors № 3 and № 4. 5. Use Up and Down to adjust the id number. 6. Press Next. 7. The sensor type should flash; use Up and Down to select the sensor type “Sum load cell”. 8. Press Enter to save any changes. 9. Press Next to program the imbalance sensor or press Exit three times to return to the operation display. 10. Adjust the sum maximum limit in the limit menu 2.8.2 Imbalance Systems programmed for four load sensors and four load sum indication can be programmed with an imbalance sensor to warn against uneven load distribution or against unwanted rope payout if one corner of the load touches down before the others. Imbalance factor limit. The imbalance factor is the percent difference between the load on one load sensor and the average load on the other three. The imbalance factor is calcu-lated for each of the four load sensors and then compared to an adjustable limit. The de-fault imbalance factor limit is 15%. Imbalance minimum limit. Imbalance is not calculated when the four load sum is below the imbalance minimum limit. Adjust this limit to avoid generating an imbalance alarm under minimum load conditions (for example: with an empty container or with rigging only). The default imbalance minimum limit is 1000 (pounds or kilograms depending on load display units). Program the imbalance sensor. 1. Press Menu, and then Next three times.
2. Operation 37 2. Press Enter twice to go to the sensor list (4A1). 3. Press Next repeatedly to advance to the next available sensor position, usually follow-ing the four load sensors and the sum load sensor. 4. The id can be left at 0, press Next. 5. The sensor type should flash; use Up and Down to select the sensor type Imbalance sensor. Only one imbalance sensor is required to calculate imbalance for all four load sensors. 6. Press Enter to save any changes. 7. Press Exit three times to return to the operation display. 8. Confirm the imbalance factor limit and the imbalance minimum limit in the limit menu. Examples: Imbalance factor calculation for load sensor № 1 Load № 1 Imbalance Factor = 100 X Average (Load 2, 3, and 4) – Load 1 Average (Load 2, 3, and 4) If the imbalance factor limit is 15%, then the system is safe. A 7500 B 8100 C 8000 D 8200 Load № 1 (A) Imbalance Factor = 100 X 8100 – 7500 8100 = 7.5 % If the imbalance factor limit is 15%, then an imbalance alarm is generated. A 6800 B 8100 C 8000 D 8200 Load № 1 (A) Imbalance Factor = 100 X 8100 – 6800 8100 = 16 % 2.8.3 Slack Rope Systems programmed for four load sensors and four load sum indication can be programmed with a slack rope sensor to warn against unwanted rope payout when the load touches down. Slack rope minimum limit. The slack rope sensor compares the sum load to an adjustable slack rope minimum limit. When the sum load goes below the slack rope limit a slack rope alarm is generated. The slack rope limit is usually adjusted to less than the weight of all rig-ging below the load sensors. The default slack rope minimum limit for is 1000 (pounds or kilograms depending on load display units). Program the slack rope sensor. 1. Press Menu, and then Next three times. 2. Press Enter twice to go to the sensor list, menu page 4A1. 3. Press Next repeatedly to advance to the next available sensor position, usually follow-ing the four load sensors, the sum load sensor and the imbalance sensor. 4. The id can be left at 0, press Next.
38 The GS550 System 5. The sensor type should flash; use Up and Down to select the sensor type Slack rope sensor. Only one slack rope sensor is required to calculate slack rope for all four load sensors. 6. Press Enter to save any changes. 7. Press Exit three times to return to the operation display. 8. Adjust the slack rope minimum limit in the limit menu. 2.9 List and Trim Angle Sensor The GS010-03 is a two axis angle sensor designed to detect both list and trim angle. Minimum and maximum limits for list and trim angle are adjustable in the display (see Figure 18). The display will generate an alarm if the limits are exceeded and can be programmed to generate lockout. Fur-thermore list and trim angle can be used to control rated capacity chart selection where required (example: barge cranes). Figure 18 List And Trim Axes 2.9.1 Programming the GS550 for List and Trim Indication For list indication, add the GS010-03 id number to the sensor list (menu 4A1) and select the sensor type “List sensor”. For trim indication, add the GS010-03 id number to the sensor list (menu 4A1) and select the sensor type “Trim sensor”. The maximum and minimum angles for list and trim indication can be adjusted in the limit menu. The default limits are 10.0° maximum and -10.0° minimum. List (roll) Trim (pitch)
2. Operation 39 2.9.2 Mounting Instructions Warning! Remove the angle sensor from any connecting metal structures or surfaces when welding the metal lugs to the mounting surface. Proximity to welding may cause permanent dam-age to the angle sensor and prevent accurate angle indication. 1. Determine the angle sensor position. a. The mounting surface must be flat and known to be level (0°) in both the list and trim axes. b. The angle sensor must have a clear line of sight to the cabin mounted display. c. The angle sensor must be installed horizontally, with the antenna pointing up. d. The list and trim axes are indicated on the angle sensor, follow these indications to ori-ent the sensor correctly for accurate list and trim indication. e. The angle sensor antenna must not contact a metal object. 2. Install the welding pads; keep the angle sensor well removed from the weld site and any connecting metal objects while welding. 3. Mount the angle sensor to the weld pads with the screws and washers provided. 4. Verify list and trim angle indication by the GS550 (see Figure 19); in operation display, use Next to advance to the list and trim indication page. Figure 19 Trim And List Angle Indication 2.9.3 List and Trim Angle Calibration Procedure Calibrate angle indication by adjusting the offset values for list and trim in the GS550 display; the GS550 will then communicate the updated offset values to the sensor. 1. Install the sensor at a precisely known list and trim angle. 2. Press Menu, and then Next three times to go to 4) Installation. 3. Press Enter and Next to go to 4B) Sensor Calibration. 4. Press Enter to go to the password page. 5. Use Back, Next, Up and Down to enter the user password, and then press Enter to go to 4B1) Automatic value calibration wizard. 6. Press Enter to go to page 4B1A) 7. Use Back and Next to select the trim (or list) sensor. 8. Press Enter twice to go to the first step of the calibration wizard; note the uncorrected angle indicated. 9. Press Next to go to the second step, angle correction. Use Up and Down to adjust the angle value indicated until it is equal to the known angle. 10. Press Next to go to the third step, note the offset value.
40 The GS550 System 11. Press Enter to communicate changes to the sensor. 12. Repeat steps 6 through 11 for the list angle. 13. Press Exit four times to return to the operation display. 14. Verify accurate list and trim angle indication (see Figure 20). Figure 20 Trim Angle Calibration
2. Operation 41 2.10 Rope Payout Figure 21 Rope Payout Display Typically the rope payout sensor is factory installed on the line rider load sensor (see Figure 21). Alternatively the rope payout sensor may be installed on an appropriate sheave. Power supply must be provided to the rope payout sensor. A GS550 display can then be programmed to com-municate with the sensor and to indicate rope payout (length) and rope speed. Zero the rope payout using the Tare menu before calibration. 2.10.1 Rope Payout Initialization Warning! Before you calibrate the system, ensure to initialize the rope payout for the following reasons: 1. When you receive a Rope Payout system, the system should be reset to 0 to en-sure it starts with the 0 position. 2. When you have already the GS550 display, the Rope Payout system should be reset to 0 because the display keeps into memory values, and the memory value requires an update or a reset to 0. To set the zero position of the rope payout, follow these steps: 1. On the display, press the Tare button. 2. Select the Rope Payout sensor. 3. Press the Enter button. The display will show “New rope payout zero saved in sensor”. 4. Press the Exit button. This concludes the rope payout initialization procedure. 2.10.2 Rope Payout Calibration Procedure № 1: Mechanical Set-Up 1. Hoist up to reel in the wire rope fully. 2. Install the rope payout system. 3. Zero the rope payout length in the Tare menu 4. Hoist down to pay out a known length of wire rope (for example: 20 feet).
42 The GS550 System 5. Verify the rope payout indicated matches the actual length of wire rope paid out. If not then follow Rope Payout Calibration Procedure № 2. 2.10.3 Rope Payout Calibration Procedure № 2: Correct with the GS550 If rope payout indicated does not match actual rope payout, and if it is not possible to easily correct by following Rope Payout Calibration Procedure № 1, then follow this procedure. This procedure requires hoisting up to fully reel in the wire rope, and then hoisting down to pay out a known length of wire rope. For accurate calibration the “known length” paid out must be accurately measured. 1. Press Menu, and then Next three times to go to menu 4) Installation (see Figure 22). Figure 22 Rope Payout Calibration
2. Operation 43 2. Press Enter and Next to go to menu 4B) Sensor Calibration. 3. Press Enter to go to the password page. 4. Use Back, Next, Up, and Down to enter the user password, and then press Enter to go to 4B1) Automatic Value Calibration Wizard. 5. Press Enter to go to 4B1A). 6. Use Back and Next to select the rope payout sensor, and then press Enter to confirm commu-nication with the sensor is possible. 7. Press Next to start the wizard. 8. Note the units that will be used during the calibration wizard, and then press Next. 9. Hoist up (pay in) the wire rope and then press Next. 10. Use Up and Down to adjust the actual wire rope payout length and then press Next. 11. Hoist down (payout) the wire rope and then press Next. 12. Use Up and Down to program the actual wire rope payout length and then press Next. 13. Note the new trim value, and then press Next. 14. Note the new scale value, and then press Next. 15. Press Enter to send the new calibration to the rope payout sensor. 16. Press Exit four times to return to the operation display. 2.10.4 Rope Payout Limits The minimum and maximum rope payout (length) limits and the maximum rope speed limit can be adjusted in the display in the limit menu. The maximum rope payout limit can be programmed to trigger lockout when exceeded, see menu 4G Lockout Settings. The minimum rope payout limit and the maximum rope speed limit will trigger an alarm when exceeded. The default limit for maximum rope payout is 300 feet; the default minimum limit is -300 feet. The default limit for maximum rope speed is 15.0 feet per second. Figure 23 shows an alternative installation. Figure 23 Alternative Installation 2.11 Data Logger The GS550 includes a data logger that records all significant events including actual sensor values and a date and time stamp. The data logger memory can hold over 16 000 records, this is equiva-lent to several days or several years of operation depending on the recording mode selected and machine use. The data can be extracted using a portable download tool and then transferred to a personal computer for analysis.
44 The GS550 System 2.11.1 Recording Modes Adjust the data logger recording mode as required: 1. Press Menu, and then Next three times. 2. Press Enter, Next five times, and then Enter to go to menu 4F1) Data logger mode 3. Use Up and Down to select the data logger recording mode. 4. Automatic modes only: press Next to advance to the adjustment page for the interval (auto-matic recording mode), variation (automatic variation recording mode), or threshold (automatic peak recording mode). 5. Press Enter to save any changes. 6. Press Exit three times to return to the operation display or press Next to adjust the data logger date and time (see below). Tip All alerts are recorded by the data logger regardless of the mode selected. Alarm only. Record alarms only. All the other data logger modes also record alarms. Automatic recording. A record is added at a specified interval. When the automatic re-cording data logger mode is selected on menu page 4F1 (see step 4 above) press Next to go to page 4F11) and then use Up and Down to adjust the record interval in minutes. Important! Wind speed: the data logger recording mode must be set to automatic recording to log the data required by the wind speed report feature of the Data Logger Viewer software. Automatic variation. A record is added when load increases by more than the operator adjusted percentage. When the automatic variation data logger mode is selected on menu page 4F1 (see step 4 above) press Next to go to page 4F11) and then use Up and Down to adjust the variation threshold. Automatic peak. In the automatic peak mode the data logger analyzes the measured weight and records the peak value only. One threshold per load cell must be adjusted. When the weight drops by more than the peak threshold the peak weight is recorded. Only one event is recorded for each pick when the threshold is adjusted correctly. When the automatic peak data logger mode is selected on menu page 4F1 (see step 4 above) press Next to go to page 4F11) and then use Up and Down to adjust the peak threshold for the first load cell. Press Next to repeat for the second load cell etc. Up to four load cells can be programmed for automatic peak data logging. User input. Available on request only, the status of all sensors is recorded on demand. A custom hardware modification to the GS550 display is required and a normally open push button must be installed on a digital input to the GS550 through a pre-determined wire of the power supply and lockout cable. All data. All communications between a display and its sensors are recorded. 2.11.2 Date and Time Adjust the data logger date and time as required: 1. Press Menu, and then Next three times.
2. Operation 45 2. Press Enter, and then Next five times. 3. Press Next, Enter and Next to go to menu 4F2) Adjust date. 4. The last two digits of the year should be flashing: use Up and Down to adjust the year. 5. Press Next to adjust the month. 6. The month should be flashing: Use Up and Down to adjust the month. 7. Press Next to adjust the day. 8. The day should be flashing: use Up and Down to adjust the day. 9. Press Next to adjust the time. 10. The hour should be flashing: use Up and Down to adjust the hour from 00 (midnight) to 23 (11 pm). 11. Press Next to adjust the minute. 12. The minute should be flashing: use Up and Down to adjust the minute. 13. Press Next to adjust the second. 14. The second should be flashing: use Up and Down to adjust the second. 15. Press Enter to save any changes. 16. Press Exit three times to return to the operation display. 2.12 The Sensor List All sensors in the GS550 system are programmed in the sensor list. The GS550 uses information from all sensors in the sensor list. Conversely the GS550 will not use or display information from sensors that are not programmed to the sensor list. If a sensor is removed from the crane then it must be removed from the sensor list. If a sensor is replaced the sensor list must be updated with the new id number. Warning! Information display from load, angle and boom length sensors that are not correctly in-stalled will not be accurate. Rated capacity, radius, and tip height based on information from angle and boom length sensors that are not correctly installed will not be accurate. 2.12.1 How to Add a Sensor to the GS550 1. Determine the radio identification number (id) of the sensor to be added. This number between 10000 and 99999 is engraved on the sensor. 2. Press Menu, and then Next three times. 3. Press Enter twice to go to menu page 4A1) (see Figure 24). Tip To ensure communication sensors must be at least six feet from the GS550 display.
46 The GS550 System Figure 24 Menu Page 4A1) Sensor List 4. Advance to the next empty sensor position in the sensor list. Press Next repeatedly until the LCD shows “No sensor” on the bottom line. Up to 32 sensors may be added to the sensor list. 5. The id number should flash; this means it is adjustable. Use Up and Down to program the sensor id. Tip Press Up and Down simultaneously to make the sensor id number jump directly to 15000. Press Up and Down simultaneously again to make the sensor id number jump directly to 10000. Press Up and Down simultaneously a third time to make the sensor id number jump directly to 0. 6. Press Next. 7. The sensor type (“No sensor”) should flash; this means it is adjustable. Use Up and Down to select the sensor type. 8. Press Enter to save any changes made to the sensor list. 9. Press Exit three times to return to the operation display. 2.12.2 How to Remove a Sensor from the GS550 1. Determine the sensor to be removed. If more than one sensor of the same type has been added to the sensor list then determine the radio identification number (id) of the sensor to be removed before proceeding. This number between 10000 and 99999 is engraved on the sen-sor. 2. Press Menu, and then Next three times. 3. Press Enter twice to go to menu page 4A1) (see Figure 25). Figure 25 Menu Page 4A) Sensor List 4. Press Next repeatedly to advance to the page of the sensor list showing the id of the sensor to be removed.
2. Operation 47 5. The sensor id should flash, press Next, the sensor type should flash; this means it is adjus-table. Use Up and Down to select “No sensor”. This will remove the sensor from the sensor list but retain the sensor id. Tip Press Next and Back simultaneously to remove the sensor from the sensor list. The id number will revert to 0, and the sensor type will revert to "No Sensor". 6. Press Enter to save any changes made to the sensor list. 7. Press Exit three times to return to the operation display. 2.13 Network Options 2.13.1 Listen Only Mode When the GS550 is started it normally wakes up the sensors in the sensor list and takes control of them. The last display started that is programmed for a sensor becomes that sensor’s network controller. This means that if a second display is programmed for a sensor, it will take control of it; the sensor will no longer acknowledge communication from the first display. Occasionally it may be useful to monitor an installed system from a remote display without disrupting the existing network. The GS550 can be programmed to operate in “listening mode”. In this mode the GS550 will display information from programmed sensors without becoming the network controller. Important! Sensors can only have one network controller at a time. To receive communication from a sensor without taking control of that sensor a display must first be programmed in "listen-ing mode". Program the listen only mode. 1. Press Menu, and then Next three times. 2. Press Enter, Next eight times, and then Enter to go to menu 4I1). 3. Use Up and Down to switch between “network controller” and “listen only” modes. 4. Press Enter to save any change. 5. Press Exit three times to return to the operation display. When a display is adjusted to listen only mode the following message flashes three times during the start-up routine: “The display is in listen only mode”. Tip To regain network control of programmed sensors adjust the GS550 to "network control-ler" (menu 4I1, see the procedure above), shut the display off, and then start it again.
48 The GS550 System 2.13.2 Repeater Communication between a GS550 and a programmed sensor can be routed through a different programmed sensor (repeater). This can be done either to extend the range of the network or to assist communication around a large radio obstacle. The battery life of the sensor repeated (source) will be reduced by about a year*. The battery life of the sensor repeater will be reduced to 35 days†. This function should not be used where it is not required. Program a sensor repeater. 1. Press Menu, and then Next three times. 2. Press Enter, and then Next eight times. 3. Press Enter and Next to go to menu 4I2) Set-up sensor repeater 4. Press Enter to go to menu 4I21) Select repeater. 5. Use Up and Down to program the radio id number of the sensor that will be the re-peater. 6. Press Next to go to menu 4I22) Select source 7. Use Up and Down to program the radio id number of the sensor that will be repeated. 8. Press Next to go to menu 4I23) Enter to save The new network path 9. Press Enter to save the new network path. The following messages will be displayed briefly: • “Parameters saved correctly” • “Communicating with remote sensor…” • “Configuration saved successfully” 10. Press Exit three times to return to the operation display Clear a sensor repeater 11. Press Menu, and then Next twice. 12. Press Enter, and then Next eight times. 13. Press Enter, and then Next twice to go to menu 4I3). Menu 4I3 details the last repeater programmed. When no repeater has been programmed the menu 4I3) displays the message “No repeater registered” 14. To shut down the last repeater programmed press Enter. The following messages will be displayed briefly: • “Removing network path…” • “Initializing network…” • To shut down additional repeaters repeat step 2 15. Press Exit three times to return to the operation display * Repeated (source) battery life estimated for standard product, using new factory specified batteries correctly installed, operating 32 hours per week. Individual results may vary with intensity of use, environmental conditions and other factors † Repeater battery life estimated for standard product, using new factory specified batteries correctly installed. Individual results will not vary with of intensity of use; individual results may vary with environmental conditions and other factors.
2. Operation 49 Important! Test all system functions after setting up or removing a repeater. Shut off and then restart the GS550; within one minute the 2 Block and Load, “M” and “A” flashing radio status lights () should remain solid. 2.13.3 Wireless Sensor Update It is possible to send a firmware update to a sensor using the GS550 (menu 4I4). For more infor-mation on installing a sensor update refer to the field service guide How to Update the Firmware of a GS Series System (document part number GM550 011) provided with the firmware update kit.
50 The GS550 System 3. Portable Download Tool The portable download tool consists of a compatible personal digital assistant (PDA) and LSI software kit. Update firmware, install rated capacity charts or export data logger files using the portable download tool without removing the display from the crane. The PDA and the GS550 display connect wirelessly through the IrDA (infrared) ports and the PDA and a personal computer (PC) can be connected with a USB cable (see Figures 26 and 27). Figure 26 Transfer Firmware Updates And Rated Capacity Charts To The GS550 Figure 27 Transfer Data Logger Files From The GS550 Important! The PDA must be charged to function. The purpose of this section is to explain: • How to install PDA software on a PC. • How to update a GS550 firmware o Transfer files from a PC to the PDA. o Transfer files from the PDA to a GS550. o Conserve GS550 configuration when updating firmware • How to extract a data logger file from the GS550 o Transfer files from a GS550 to the PDA. o Transfer files from the PDA to a PC.
3. Portable Download Tool 51 Figure 28 Transferring Files From A Palm To A GS550 3.1 Installing PDA Software Insert the CD-ROM identified Desktop Software & manual in the personal computer (PC) CD-ROM drive; installation will begin automatically. This software is also available on the internet at Palm’s web site: http://www.Palmone.com/us/support/downloads/win_desktop.html The software should be installed in the default directory: C:\Program Files\Palm Follow the installation wizard step by step. When asked to create a new account, click Yes, but leave the name field blank. The installation wizard will automatically create a folder with the name of the PDA. When prompted to reboot the PC click Yes. In Windows Explorer go to C:\Program Files\PalmOne and start HotSync.exe A small icon will appear in the Windows tray bar to indicate that HotSync is installed on your PC; this software is used to establish communication and synchronize data between the PDA and the PC. 3.2 Transferring Files 3.2.1 Transfer Firmware Files from a Personal Computer to the PDA Two types of files can be sent to the PDA: • LSI files identified by the filename extension .pdb, including firmware, rated capacity charts and system configuration updates for the GS550. • LSI files identified by the filename extension .prc, including firmware and data logger software for the PDA. 1. Connect the PDA to a USB port on the personal computer (PC) using the supplied ca-ble. 2. In Windows Explorer: double click (or right click) on required file names with the .pdb or .prc extensions; Windows will automatically start a PalmOne list of files that will be sent to the PDA the next time the PDA is synchronized. 3. On the PDA: press the star icon to start HotSync (see Figure 29). Once started HotSync will connect the PDA with the PC and update files from each.
52 The GS550 System Figure 29 Palm HotSync Page 3.2.2 Transfer Firmware Files from the PDA to a GS550 1. On the PDA, start the LSI Firmware software: a. Press the house icon to go to the Home menu. b. Select the LSI Firmware icon from the Home menu. 2. On the GS550 display, press and hold Bypass while starting the display. The display will enter a safer mode and allow firmware updates. 3. Align the infrared ports of the PDA and the GS550, about 6 inches (10 centimetres) apart. 4. On the PDA, send the file: a. Select a firmware or chart file to send from the LSI Firmware file list. b. Press Send. The GS550 will display Transferring When the transfer is complete the PDA generates a short musical alarm and the GS550 displays the version identification of the newly installed GS550 firmware (see Figure 30). Figure 30 Palm LSI Firmware List 5. Repeat steps two through four to transfer any additional files. Tip For advanced users only. To conserve the GS550 configuration during a firmware update read the section that follows
3. Portable Download Tool 53 3.2.3 Conserve GS550 Configuration When Updating Firmware The LSI Firmware PDA Software can conserve the actual (old) system configuration, including the sensor list and radius parameters, when updating firmware in a GS550 display. When this option is selected the PDA retrieves the configuration from the GS550 and saves it before sending the new firmware. If a problem occurs during the firmware update, then the saved configuration file will be displayed in the LSI Firmware Charts/Config list on the PDA. The configuration can then be re-turned to the GS550 by following the instructions “Transfer Firmware Files from the PDA to a GS550” 1. On the PDA, start the LSI Firmware software: a. Press the house icon to go to the Home menu. b. Select All from the drop-down menu in the upper right hand corner. c. Select LSI Firmware. 2. Correctly align the infrared ports of the PDA and the GS550. 3. On the PDA, press GetCfg. The GS550 will display Transferring When the transfer is complete the PDA generates a short musical alarm and a file with the name CONFIG# is added to the Charts/Config list. 3.2.4 Transfer Data Logger Files from the GS550 to the PDA 1. On the PDA, start the LSI Datalogger software. a. Press the house icon to go to the Home menu b. Select All from the drop down menu in the upper right hand corner c. Select LSI Datalogger. 2. Align the infrared ports of the PDA and the GS550 about 6 inches (10 centimetres) apart. 3. On the PDA, receive the file: a. Press Receive (see Figure 31). b. Select Complete to transfer the entire data logger memory, or select From Last to transfer only data logged since the last download. The GS550 will display Transferring When the transfer is complete the PDA generates a short musical alarm and displays the uploaded file name in the LSI Datalogger file list. Figure 31 A) Palm LSI Datalogger File List; B) Palm LSI Datalogger Options 3.2.5 Transfer Data Logger Files from the PDA to a Personal Computer 1. Connect the PDA to a personal computer (PC) using the PDA -USB cable.
54 The GS550 System 2. On the PDA, press the star icon to start HotSync. HotSync will connect the PDA with the PC and update files from each. Data logger files will be transferred to the following directory of the personal computer: C:\Program Files\Palm\PALM_NAME\Backup Note: PALM_NAME is the actual name of the PDA device.
3. Portable Download Tool 55 3.3 Trouble Shooting PDA Communication Issues Copy to a PDA when using several PDAs with the same PC 1. Transfer a firmware to a PDA a. In the Explorer window, right-click the file. Then, select “Send To”… and “PDA Quick Install” (see Figure 32). b. Or… double-click the firmware received in an email. Figure 32 Send To Menu 2. Usually a window will pop up to confirm the addition of this file to the list of files to be trans-ferred to a PDA. Verify the “User” in this window. Two or more “users” may be configured to the PC (see Figure 33). Figure 33 Two User Name Example On The Same PC Verify PDA memory. 1. Power up the PDA. With the plastic pen, press on the Home icon on the lower left side of the screen to see the time of day on the upper left. 2. Press on the time of day, a menu should pop up, press on <Info…> in this menu. A page will show how much free memory is available on the PDA. Example: 1.1M means 1.1 megabytes, equates to 1100 kb (kilobytes). Each GS550 firm-ware uses more than 140 kb of memory. If there is not enough memory left, verify if some applications or data logger files could be removed. Note: A firmware with crane capacity charts may require more memory.
56 The GS550 System The PDA doesn’t respond. If the PDA doesn’t appear to respond to commands or if prob-lems occur during a transfer operation then the PDA can be reset by pressing the reset but-ton on the back. All applications will then restart; data should not be lost. To Free Up Memory 1. Power up the Palm. With the plastic pen, press on the Home icon on the lower left side of the screen until an icon called "LS420 Download" is visible. 2. Press on the LS420 Download icon. A list of available files will be displayed. 3. Press on the file to be deleted 4. Press on the delete button 3.4 Data Logger Viewer The Datalogger Viewer (see Figure 34) is a software application used to display on a personal computer (PC) a log file generated by the GS550 data logger. To transfer data logger files from a GS550 to a PC see the section “Transferring Files”. The Data logger viewer opens the log file, converts it from a PDA database file to a text (binary) file, and then displays the contents. Two reports can be produced and transferred to Excel, the full report and the wind speed report*. Figure 34 Datalogger Viewer System 3.4.1 Installation on a Personal Computer Install the CD in a CD-ROM drive. The interactive installation process should start automatically within 30 seconds; if not then: 1. Click Start. 2. Click My Computer. 3. Double-click the CD-ROM drive. 4. Double-click setup.exe. 5. Complete the installation as instructed on screen. 3.4.2 Quick Start 1. Select the Datalogger Viewer application from the Start menu of the personal computer (see Figure 35). * The wind report is only available when the data logger has recorded in the automatic recording mode.
3. Portable Download Tool 57 Figure 35 DataViewer Toolbar 2. Click the file folder icon to open a log file (or click File, and then Open). 3. Enter the file location. Example: A typical PDA file folder C:\Program Files\PDA\PDA_NAME\Backup\ Note: PDA_NAME is the actual name given to the PDA. 4. Select the log file to open. Only .pdb files generated by the LSI software in the Portable Download Tool are supported. Example: A typical file name for a log file generated by a GS550 data logger LSI_08_13_2004_15_31_48.PDB 3.4.3 Full Report To export the full report to Excel, click on the Full Report button in the toolbar. Table 3 shows full report column headings: Column Description Event Record trigger* Date Event date stamp. Time Event time stamp. System Units Length units (metric or US) and weight units at the time of the event Battery Voltage Display power supply voltage at the time of the event. Temperature Internal temperature of the display Firm. Version Display firmware version at the time of the event Sensor # 1 Sensor type: the sensor number corresponds to the sensor list programmed in the GS550 Sensor Status Sensor was active or inactive at the time of the event. Sensor Battery Sensor battery level Value Sensor value Examples: Crane start-up, sensor alarm. The beginning and end of sensor alarms are indicated as “in” and “out”: examples: “overload in”, “overload out”. Table 3 Full report column headings 3.4.4 Wind Report Important! The wind report is only available when the data has been recorded with the data logger in the automatic recording mode. To create a wind report in Excel, click on the Wind Report button in the toolbar.
58 The GS550 System Figure 36 Exerpt Of Wind Report Column Description Date Date of event recorded Time Time of event recorded Sensor ID Wind speed sensor id number Wind (mph) Average wind speed during the period Nb. Gust Number of gusts exceeding the wind speed maximum limit during the period. Max. Gust (mph) Maximum wind speed (gust) during the period. Table 4 Wind report column headings Wind charts. The data from the Wind or Max Gust columns can be easily charted (see Figure 37). Figure 37 Maximum Gust Chart 1. Press Control and select the time column and either the Wind or the Max Gust column. 2. Click Insert, and then Chart. 3. Select X-Y (Scatter)
4. Certification Notes 59 4. Certification Notes 4.1 Model Numbers The model numbers for product certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC – United States of America), Industry Canada (IC), and the European Community (CE) can be found in the table below. FCC and IC Certified CE Certified GC005 GC005-CE GC005-ATEX-CE GC012 GC012-CE GC012-ATEX-CE GC018 GC018-CE GC018-ATEX-CE GC035 GC035-CE GC035-ATEX-CE GC060 GC060-CE GC060-ATEX-CE GC065 GC065-CE GC065-ATEX-CE GC100 GC100-CE GC100-ATEX-CE GC170 GC170-CE GC170-ATEX-CE GS001 GS001-CE GS001-ATEX-CE GS002 GS002-CE GS002-ATEX-CE GS005 GS005-CE GS005-ATEX-CE GS010-01 GS010-01-CE GS010-01-ATEX-CE GS010-02 GS010-02-CE GS010-02-ATEX-CE GS010-03 GS010-03-CE GS010-03-ATEX-CE GS011 GS011-CE GS011-ATEX-CE GS020 GS020-CE GS020-ATEX-CE GS050 GS050-CE GS050-ATEX-CE GS550 GS550-CE GS550-ATEX-CE GS550-03 GS550-07 GS550-07-CE GS550-07-ATEX-CE GS550-08 GS550-08-CE GS550-08-ATEX-CE GS550-09 GS550-09-CE GS550-09-ATEX-CE GS550-10 GS550-10-CE GS550-10-ATEX-CE Table 5 Model Numbers CSA and ATEX CSA Class I, Division 1 and 2 Rated Equipment: part numbers end with “–CSA” Example: GC012-CSA ATEX Zone 0 & 2: the letters ATEX are included in the part numbers Example: GC012-ATEX-CE
60 The GS550 System 4.2 Important Notes for Hazardous Area Certified Components Warning! 1. Understand manual before operation. 2. Replace batteries only in a non-hazardous area. Specifications For all sensors except the GS050-CSA & GS050-ATEX-CE, use 3.6V lithium batteries, Ta-diran TL-5930 model. For GS050-CSA & GS050-ATEX-CE anti-two-block switches, use only alkaline ‘C’ batteries, Duracell 1.5 volts PC1400 model. Warning! 1. Substitution of components may intrinsic safety. 2. Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2. 3. Do not remove power cable from display when on. Specifications Here is one table that specifies which type of battery should be used for a particular component or component model. Please follow this table and each specification recommended. Models Battery Type Par Number Manufacturer Voltage Per Cell Temperature Code GC005-ATEX-CE GC012-ATEX-CE GC018-ATEX-CE GC035-ATEX-CE GC060-ATEX-CE GC100-ATEX-CE GC170-ATEX-CE D TL-5930 Tadiran 3.6V T4
4. Certification Notes 61 Models (Continued) Battery Type (Continued) Par Number (Continued) Manufacturer (Continued) Voltage Per Cell (Continued) Temperature Code (Continued) GS001-ATEX-CE GS002-ATEX-CE GS005-ATEX-CE GS010-01-ATEX-CE GS010-02-ATEX-CE GS010-03-ATEX-CE GS-011-ATEX-CE GS020-ATEX-CE D TL-5930 Tadiran 3.6V T4 GS050-ATEX-CE C PC1400 Tadiran 1.5V T 150 °C Sensors: GCxxx-ATEX-CE series sensors, GS001-ATEX-CE, GS002-ATEX-CE, GS010-ATEX-CE, GS011-ATEX-CE, GS020-ATEX-CE, GS005-ATEX-CE, GS050-ATEX-CE (all intrinsically safe): II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 GS550-ATEX-CE display: II 3 G ExnA II T4 4.3 Ensuring Safe Operation in Hazardous Areas Warning! Equipment must be correctly installed according to the instructions desbribed in the Installation Manual, Installation chapter, page 4. Always ensure the system works properly, and then test all componenents before using the crane. A description of display status and warning lights is available in the Operation chapter, page 10 of this manual. 4.4 Product Repair And Servicing LSI products have no replaceable or user’s serviceable parts, except the antenna (Installation Manual, page 10) and the batteries (Installation Manual, page 42). Suggested maintenance instructions of load cells are described on page 14 of the Installation Manual. For any other suspected problems, damage or required servicing, please contact your closest LSI office. Refer to LSI contact information as mentioned on page 52 of the Installation Manual.
62 The GS550 System 4.5 Equipment Marking Table 6 mentions the equipment marking. As you can see, each part number (P/N) has ATEX and FCC labels that you can consult for information. P/N ATEX Part Number (which ends with ATEX-CE) FCC GS050 GCxxx GS001 GS002 GS005 GS010 GS020 Inside Batt. Boxes: GCxxx GS001 GS002 GS005 GS010 GS020 Load Systems International Inc Model №:GC012-ATEX-CE Load Cell 5.4 t (12 000 lb) Single part line pull capacity Please read the user’s manual for details II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4
4. Certification Notes 63 GS020 Intrinsically, safe sensors have the following stainless steel plate: part number UB223: Table 6 Equipment Marking
64 The GS550 System UB227 Do not connect the system Do notdisconnect the system unless this is a non-hazardous area UB217 Exposure to pressure washing will void all factory warranties UB226 Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class 1 Division 2 or ATEX UB228 Label CSA Class 1 Div 2 ATEX 1 UB227 Label UB227 Label 2 UB217 Label UB217 Label 3 UB226 Label UB226 Label 4 UB228 CSA-specific ---- 5 Load Syste ms International International: +1 281 664 1330 Web: www.loadsystems.com Email: sales@loadsystems.com WARNING! This device is intended as an operator aid only and is not a substitute for safe operating practices. Read and understand the operator’s manual. Test before every use. Model №: GS550-ATEX-CE Built in 2008 4495 Hamel Blvd, suite 110, Québec, QC, Canada II 3 G ExnA II T4 08ATEX0068 X Issuer: 0344 ID: 50000 4.6 GS550 Display Labels Figure 38 GS550 Display Labels 31452
4. Certification Notes 65 4.7 Certifications Used For Class 1 Division 1 And Division 2 Class 1, Division 1 certification (intrinsically safe) is available for most LSI sensors. Class 1, Division 2 certification (non-incendiary) is available for the GS550 display. Certificate CSA #1332949 on master contract 215780 is available on request. Applicable CSA-certified requirements include: • CSA Standard C22.2 No.0.4-M2004: Bonding and grounding of electrical equipment (protec-tive grounding) • CSA Standard C22.2 No.0-M1991: General requirements according to Canadian electrical code Part II. • CSA Standard C22.2 No.0142-M1987: Process control equipment • CSA Standard C22.2 No.157-M1992: Intrinsically safe and non-incendive equipment for use in hazardous locations • CSA Standard C22.2 No.213-M1987: Non-incendive electrical equipment for use in class I, division 2 hazardous locations • UL Standard 508, 17th edition: Industrial control equipment • UL Standard 913, sixth edition: Intrinsically safe apparatus and associated apparatus for use in class I, II, III, division 1, hazardous (classified) locations (LS Series) • UL Standard 913, seventh edition: Intrinsically safe apparatus and associated apparatus for use in class I, II, III, division 1, hazardous (classified) locations (GS Series) • UL Standard 1604, third edition: Electrical equipment for use in class I and II, division 2, and class III hazardous (classified) locations. 4.8 ATEX Certifications • EN 60079-0 : 2004 - Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres: General requirements • EN 60079-11: 2007 - Explosive atmospheres – Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety “i” • EN 60079-26 Explosive atmospheres – Part 26: Equipment with equipment protection level (EPL) Ga Test Report: KEMA No. 211369200. 4.9 FCC and IC – Instructions to the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
66 The GS550 System Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con-nected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. FCC ID: QVBGS550 IC: 7076A-ICGS550 RF Exposure Warning: This product complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To comply with RF exposure requirements, the unit must be installed and op-erated with 20 cm (8 in.) or more between the product and your body. This product may not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 2.0 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 2.0 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. Antenna List LSI P/N: TA001 LSI P/N: TA008 Description ¼ wave monopole Description ½ wave dipole MFG Linx Technologies MFG: Nearson P/N ANT-916-CW-QW P/N: S467AH-915S FCC ID: QVBGS000 IC: 7076A-ICGS000 FCC ID: QVBGS050 IC: 7076A-ICGS050 FCC ID: QVBGS075 IC: 7076A-ICG075 RF Exposure Warning: This product complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To comply with RF exposure requirements, the unit must be installed and op-erated with 20 cm (8 in.) or more between the product and your body. This product may not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 0.5 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 0.5 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.
4. Certification Notes 67 Antenna List LSI P/N: TA011 Description ¼ wave monopole MFG Load Systems International 4.10 EMI / EMC EMI/EMC (Electro-Magnetic Immunity & Electro-Magnetic Compatibility): EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 (2002-08) Clause 8: Immunity tests Clause 8.2: Limits for radiated emissions from ancillary equipment, measured on a stand-alone basis (measuring a 10-m distance): Pass Clause 8.3: Limits for conducted emissions DC power input/ouput ports: Pass Test method used: CISPR 22, EN 61000-3-2: 2000, and EN 61000-3-3:1995+ A1:2001 All tests were performed using measurement apparatus defined in CISPR 16-1. Radiated emissions measurements compliant with CISPR 16-1 requirements. EN301 489-1 Clause 9: Test Methods and levels for immunity tests Enclosure-radio frequency electromagnetic field, EN 61000-4-3: Pass Signal – RF common mode, EN 61000-4-6: Pass DC Power input ports, RF common mode, EN 61000-4-6: Pass Clause 9.2: Radio frequency electromagnetic field: Pass Clause 9.5: Radio frequency common mode: Pass 4.11 ESD (Electro-Static Discharges) LSI products are tested according to EN 61000-4 standards. 4.12 Other Compliances • SAE J159 and SAE J987 • ASME B30.5-2000 • Franklin laboratory: LSI products are safe to use in proximity to blasting caps • New-York City: MEA 110-05-E, in compliance with 19.1.1(a).1 requirements of Reference Standard RS 19-2 of the Building Code • ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) API Spec 2C compliant
68 The GS550 System 4.13 CE – Declaration of Conformity
4. Certification Notes 69 Datasheets: The following figures show all sensors, load cells and display available including the temperature and humidity levels. In addition, it is to mention that the ingress protection (IP) of equipment corresponds to 65. The ingress protection of equipment is an "international classification system for sealing effectiveness of enclosures". The first digit indicates "degree that persons are protected against contact with moving parts (other than smooth rotating shafts, etc.) and the degree that equipment is protected against solid foreign bodies intruding into an enclosure". The second digit of the IP code of equipment indicates "the degree of protection of the equipment inside the enclo-sure against the harmful entry of various forms of moisture (e.g. dripping, spraying, submersion, etc.)". Also, it is useful to know that an "X is used for one of the digits if there is only one class of protection; i.e., IP X4 which addresses moisture resistance only.)" 1 Important! Measurements are subject to change. To have the exact measurement, please visit our website. Figure 39 GC005 Wireless Load Cell 1. http://www.interpower.com/ic/IP_codes_info.asp
70 The GS550 System Figure 40 GC012 Wireless Load Cell Figure 41 GC018 Wireless Load Cell
4. Certification Notes 71 Figure 42 GC060 Wireless Load Cell Figure 43 GC100 Wireless Load Cell
72 The GS550 System Figure 44 GC170 Wireless Load Cell Figure 45 GS020 Wind Speed Sensor
4. Certification Notes 73 Figure 46 GS050 A2B Switch Figure 47 GS550 Wireless Display Environmental Conditions: Operating temperature: -35º C to 85º C (-31º F to 185º F) Humidity range: 0% to 100% for all components except for GS020 Wind Speed Sensor, that is 10% to 100%
74 The GS550 System Cleaning Procedure For Load Cells Each time you are changing batteries, the equipment cleaning procedure must be performed: 1. Open the casing. 2. Replace batteries verifying the contact with batteries, and the contacts are in good condi-tions. 3. If contacts have some dust or some rust, clean them. Important! Ensure LED is emitting signal. 4. Remove silicone from plate of the casing. 5. Replace the silicon milinary bag used for keeping humidity. If you do not have any, remove the old one only. 6. Apply dielectric grease on Molex connector. 7. Use silicone RTV on slot used for closing the casing and around the mounting plate. 8. Use alcool to clean. 9. Apply antiseize compound so screws will not be glued. 10. Reconnect load cell paying attention to chock wire. 11. Tighten screws gently and alternatively. 12. When there are bushings, grease them before the re-installation. 13. Grease the two holes. Important! • In some cases, the antenna may be replaced. To know how to replace and clean it, refer to section Replacing A Sensor Antenna of the Maintenance Manual.
5. GS550 Menu Outline 75 5. GS550 Menu Outline 1) Parts of Line 2) Crane Rigging 3) Display Settings 3A) Weight units 3B) Display language 3C) Light intensity 3D) LCD contrast 3E) Backlight mode 4) Installation 4A) Sensor List 4A1) Sensor type and radio identification number 4A2) System selected configuration number 4A3) Configuration number selection mode 4B) Sensor Calibration 4B1) Automatic value calibration wizard 4B2) Manual parameter calibration 4B3) Reset sensor parameters 4C) Radius Settings 4C1) Boom length 4C2) Slew offset 4C3) Height offset 4C4) Boom deflection 4C5) Boom top length 4C6) Boom top offset 4C7) No load deflection 4C8) Jib offset 4C9) Lattice extension offset 4C10) Jib mounting point perpendicular 4C11) Jib mounting point parallel 4C12) Select sheave 4C13) Jib length 4C14) Luffing jib length 4C15) Lattice extension length 4C16) Manual length 4C17) Sheave head length perpendicular 4C18) Sheave head length parallel 4C19) Sheave radius 4C20) Deduct 4D) Chart Settings 4D1) Operation mode 4D2) Crane capacity chart interpolation 4D3) Out of charts default working load limit 4D4) Enable start section 4D5) Enable stop section 4D6) Retracted boom length tolerance 4D7) Intermediate boom length tolerance 4D8) Extended boom length tolerance 4D9) Radius tolerance 4D10) Boom angle tolerance 4E) Memory Banks 4E1) Copy configuration to memory bank A 4E2) Copy configuration to memory bank B 4E3) Copy configuration to memory bank C 4E4) Copy memory bank A to current configuration 4E5) Copy memory bank B to current configuration 4E6) Copy memory bank C to current configuration 4E7) Restore factory configuration 4E8) Clear configuration 4F) Data Logger 4F1) Data logger mode 4F2) Adjust date 4F3) Adjust time 4G) Lockout Settings 4G1) Warning level 4G2) Alarm level 4G3) Lockout level 4G4) White wire lockout trigger 4G5) Green wire lockout trigger 4G6) Orange wire lockout trigger 4G7) Blue wire lockout trigger 4G8) Lockout relay inverted 4H) Password Settings 4H1) Set administrator password 4H2) Set user password 4H3) Tare menu password protection 4H4) Limit menu password protection 4H5) Info menu password protection 4H6) System start-up password protection 4H7) Parts of Line menu password protection 4H8) Chart Rigging password protection 4H9) Display Settings password protection 4H10) Sensor List password protection 4H11) Sensor Calibration password protection 4H12) Radius Settings password protection 4H13) Chart Settings password protection 4H14) Memory Banks password protection 4H15) Data logger password protection 4H16) Lockout Settings password protection 4H17) Network Options password protection 4H18) System Diagnostic password protection 4H19) Alarm Bypassed protection 4I) Network Options 4I1) Display mode 4I2) Set-up sensor repeater 4I3) Last repeater programmed 4I4) Install update 5) System Diagnostic 5A) System Sensors Diagnostic
76 The GS550 System 5B) Radio Network Diagnostic 5B1) Radio network background noise 5B2) List last 32 sensors received 5B3) Search for sensors 5C) Lockout Diagnostic 5C1) White wire status and self-test 5C2) Green wire status and self-test 5C3) Orange wire status and self-test 5D) Display Diagnostic 5D1) Time and date 5D2) Time clock battery test 5D3) External power supply voltage 5D4) internal temperature 5D5) GS550 base station identification number 5D6) GS550 (portable) battery level 5D7) Radio (certification and frequency) 5E) Digital Input Diagnostic 5E4) Blue wire status
6. GS550 Menu Locator 77 6. GS550 Menu Locator A Adjust date, 4F2 Adjust time, 4F3 Alarm Bypassed protection, 4H19 Alarm level, 4G2 Automatic value calibration wizard, 4B1 B Backlight mode, 3E Blue wire (digital input status), 5E4 Blue wire lockout trigger, 4G7 Boom angle tolerance, 4D10 Boom deflection, 4C4 Boom length, 4C1 Boom top length, 4C5 Boom top offset, 4C6 C Chart Rigging password protection, 4H8 Chart Settings, 4D Chart Settings password protection, 4H13 Clear configuration – memory banks, 4E8 Configuration number selection mode, 4A3 Copy configuration to memory bank A, 4E1 Copy configuration to memory bank B, 4E2 Copy configuration to memory bank C, 4E3 Copy memory bank A to current configuration, 4E4 Copy memory bank B to current configuration, 4E5 Copy memory bank C to current configuration, 4E6 Crane capacity chart interpolation, 4D2 Crane Rigging, 2 D Data Logger, 4F Data logger mode, 4F1 Data logger password protection, 4H15 Deduct, 4C20 Digital Input Diagnostic, 5E Display Diagnostic, 5D Display internal temperature, 5D4 Display language, 3B Display mode, 4I1 Display Settings, 3 Display Settings password protection, 4H9 E Enable start section, 4D4 Enable stop section, 4D5 Extended boom length tolerance, 4D8 External power supply voltage, 5D3 G Green wire status and self-test, 5C2 Green wire lockout trigger, 4G5 GS550 base station identification №, 5D5 GS550 battery level/charging, 5D6 H Height offset, 4C3 I Info menu password protection, 4H5 Install update, 4I4 Installation, 4 Intermediate boom length tolerance, 4D7 J Jib length, 4C13 Jib mounting point parallel, 4C11 Jib mounting point perpendicular, 4C10 Jib offset, 4C8 L Lattice extension length, 4C15 Lattice extension offset, 4C9 LCD contrast, 3D Light intensity, 3C Limit menu password protection, 4H4 List last 32 sensors received, 5B2 Lockout Diagnostic, 5C Lockout level, 4G3 Lockout relay inverted, 4G8 Lockout Settings, 4G Lockout Settings password protection, 4H16
78 The GS550 System Luffing jib length, 4C14 Manual length, 4C16 Manual parameter calibration, 4B2 Memory Banks, 4E Memory Banks password protection, 4H14 N Network Options, 4I Network Options password protection, 4H17 No load deflection, 4C7 O Operation mode, 4D1 Orange wire status and self-test, 5C3 Orange wire lockout trigger, 4G6 Out of charts default working load limit, 4D3 P Parts of Line, 1 Parts of Line menu password protection, 4H7 Password Settings, 4H R Radio (FCC, IC or CE) and frequency, 5D7 Radio network background noise, 5B1 Radio Network Diagnostic, 5B Radius Settings, 4C Radius Settings password protection, 4H12 Radius tolerance, 4D9 Reset sensor parameters, 4B3 Restore factory configuration, 4E7 Retracted boom length tolerance, 4D6 S Search for sensors, 5B3 Select sheave, 4C12 Sensor Calibration, 4B Sensor Calibration password protection, 4H11 Sensor List, 4A Sensor List password protection, 4H10 Sensor type and radio identification number, 4A1 Set administrator password, 4H1 Set user password, 4H2 Set-up sensor repeater, 4I2 Sheave head length parallel, 4C18 Sheave head length perpendicular, 4C17 Sheave radius, 4C19 Slew offset, 4C2 System Diagnostic, 5 System Diagnostic password protection, 4H18 System selected configuration number, 4A2 System Sensors Diagnostic, 5A System start-up password protection, 4H6 T Tare menu password protection, 4H3 Time and date, 5D1 Time clock battery test, 5D2 W Warning level, 4G1 Weight units, 3A White wire status and self-test, 5C1 White wire lockout trigger, 4G4
7. LSI PRODUCT WARRANTY 79 7. LSI PRODUCT WARRANTY 2006/05/26 LIMITED WARRANTY: LOAD SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC. (“LSI”) warrants that its products (the “Products”), for a period of two (2) years after delivery of such Products (the “Warranty Period”), when installed and used in accordance with specifications described in user’s manuals, technical materials and any related writings published by LSI with respect with such Products, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. During the Warranty Period, LSI or its designated service representa-tive shall repair, or at its option, replace any Product that is confirmed to be defective by LSI in accordance with the warranty services procedures described below. WARRANTY SERVICES PROCEDURES: In order to benefit of the above-mentioned warranty, the purchaser shall notify LSI’s customer service or LSI’s authorized distributor or representative originally responsible for the sale of the Products within the Warranty Period in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number. A proof of purchase of the Product, such as an invoice or a receipt certifying the validity of this warranty, shall be presented in order to obtain warranty services. In any event, even if a Return Authorization Number is provided to purchaser, LSI reserves the right to inspect the damaged Product or part before the final decision of repairing or replacing the defective Product or part. The defective Product or part shall be returned to LSI or its designated service representative, accompanied by the Return Authorization Number with prepaid shipping charges at the address mentioned below. The purchaser must insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during the shipment. Purchaser shall also pay any tariff or duty applicable to the return of defective part or Product. LSI will, at its option, repair or replace the Product or part returned to LSI or to its designated service representative. LSI owns all parts removed from a repaired Product. If LSI repairs a Product, its warranty is not extended. If LSI replaces a Product, the replaced Product is warrantied for the remainder of the original term or sixty (60) days, whichever is longer. LSI will pay transportation costs of replacement or repaired parts to the destination in Canada and the continental United States of America. LSI will not pay any transportation costs of replacement or repaired parts to destination outside of Canada and the continental United States of America which costs shall be for the purchaser’s account. Parts with a Return Authorization Number can be sent to the following location: From the USA and Mexico: Receiving Department Tel.: (281) 664-1330 Fax: (281) 664-1390 LSI – U.S. Warehouse 9223 Solon Rd., Ste. A Houston, TX 77064-1238 United States From Canada: Warranty & Repair Tel.: (418) 650-2330 Fax: (418) 650-3340 Load Systems International Inc. 4495 boul. Wilfrid-Hamel, Bureau 110 Québec, QC G1P-2J7 Canada
80 The GS550 System EXCLUSION OF OTHER WARRANTIES The above warranty is the sole warranty applicable and there are no express, legal or implied warranties or conditions in relation to any Products including any implied warranty or condition of merchantability, non-infringement or fitness for a particular purpose and those otherwise arising by statute or otherwise in law or from a course of dealing or usage of trade, which are expressly disclaimed. No oral or written information or advice given by LSI or its employees or representa-tives shall create a warranty or condition or in any way increase the scope of LSI’s obligation. LSI does not warrant that the business results obtained from the use of the Products will be appropri-ate or adequate for the purchaser. EXCLUSION The above-mentioned warranty does not cover and shall not apply to: • any shipping charges to LSI or an designated service representative as well as the techni-cian out-of-pocket expenses including traveling, lodging and meal expenses, if any; • the damages caused during the transport or the move of the Products; • damages caused by accidents, abuse, misuse, a force majeure or external cause; • Products altered, modified or repaired not expressly authorized by LSI; • any cost, damage or expenses for field labor or any other expenses related to or arising from the replacement of defective parts. • Products used for pile-driving, wire rope activated clamshell or dragline applications. If purchaser uses the Products for pile-driving, wire rope activated clamshell or dragline application, the warranty will automatically become null and void. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will LSI be liable to the purchaser or any third party for any indirect, special, consequential, incidental or exemplary damages what-soever, including but not limited to loss or revenue or profit, lost or damaged data, business interruption or any other pecuniary loss whether based in contract, tort or other causes of action, even if LSI has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In any event, the total liability of LSI arising from any cause of action or claim whatsoever, whether (1) in contract, (2) in tort (includ-ing negligence, whether sole, joint, contributory, concurrent or otherwise, but not including inten-tional, reckless or wanton tort), (3) under strict liability, (4) under any environmental or antipollution law or regulation, (5) connected with any toxic or hazardous substance or constituent, (6) arising out of any representation or instruction, or under any warranty, (7) or otherwise, arising out of, connected with, or resulting from the design, manufacture, sale, resale, delivery, repair, replace-ment or use of Products or the furnishing of any service shall in no event exceed the price alloc-able to and paid to LSI for the individual unit of Products or service or part thereof which gives rise to the cause of action or claim. RECOMMENDED PRACTICE LSI recommends careful consideration of the following factors when specifying and installing the Products. Before installing a Product, the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance instructions provided with the unit must be read and understood.
8. LSI Contact Information 81 8. LSI Contact Information USA Corporate Office: 9223 Solon, Suite A Houston, TX 77064 Toll Free Phone: (888) 819 4355 Direct Phone: (281) 664 1330 Toll Free Fax: (888) 238 4099 Direct Fax: (281) 664 1390 Email: sales@loadsystems.com Dubai Corporate Office: Y02 Saif Zone P.O. Box 7976 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Tel.: +971 6 557 3814 Fax: +971 6 557 3815 Email: sales@loadsystems.com Canadian Corporate Office: 4495 boul. Wilfrid-Hamel, bureau 110 Québec QC G1P 2J7 Direct Phone: (418) 650 2330 Direct Fax: (418) 650 3340 Email: sales@loadsystems.com Technical Support 9223 Solon Rd., Suite A Houston TX 77064 Toll Free Phone: (888) 819 4355 Direct Phone: (281) 664 1330 Toll Free Fax: (888) 238 4099 Direct Fax: (281) 664 1390 Email: techsupport@loadsystems.com

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