4.1 General information............................................................................ 19
4.2 Error code list ..................................................................................... 20
Revision History ................................................................................. 26
Appendix: Wiring, Drawings, Spare Parts
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This manual describes the service menus of the iVISORmentor QVGA load moment indicator (LMI)
and assists a service or maintenance person in identifying system malfunctions.
NOTE: Knowledge of system and CAN bus wiring is assumed.
REFERENCE: Refer to Operator’s manual 24 183 19 1012e (Generic) for detailed operation of
the mentor QVGA.
The iVISOR mentor QVGA load moment indicator system comprises a central microprocessor unit
with an integrated display and control console together with various sensors to record the measured
values. The system components are connected via CAN bus.
CPU/Console: The iVISOR mentor QVGA load moment indicator comprises a central
microprocessor unit with an integrated display and operating console together with various
sensors to record measured values. The system components are connected via CAN bus.
The iVISOR mentor QVGA displays all geometrical information such as length and angle
of main boom, working radius and tip height of the boom. It also displays the actual load
and the maximum load permitted by load chart. Furthermore, it has an acoustical alarm, a
warning light for overload, and a pre-warning light.
The graphic display allows for a simple interactive configuration setup, as well as sensor
calibration (zero adjustment), and troubleshooting sensor output screen. The console has
a warning light for anti-two-block conditions and an override switch for overload or antiblock condition.
Length-Angle Transducer: The length-angle sensor gSENS LWG, often referred to as
the “cable reel”, is a combination of two transducers in one box, installed on the base
section of the boom. It measures the length and the angle of the boom. A reeling drum
drives a potentiometer, which is the length transducer. Part of the length transducer circuit
is the length cable on the drum, which is a multi-conductor cable. It is connected to the
anti-two-block switch at the boom head and to a slip ring body in the LWG. The angle
transducer is a potentiometer driven by a weighted pendulum that is oil damped. Both
length and angle transducer are connected to a CAN bus controller board, which is
connected to the bus system.
Pressure Transducer(s): A pressure transducer pSENS DAVS converts hydraulic
pressure into a CAN signal. One (or two) pressure transducer is (are) connected to the
piston side of the lift cylinder and one to the rod side.
Slew Angle Sensor: The gSENS DW G sensor converts the circular motion of the upper
The LMI is an operating aid that warns the crane operator of imminent overloading or of the approach
of the hook block to the boom head, in order to avoid possible property damage or injury to personnel.
The device is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for good operator judgment and/or experience,
nor does it remove the need for utilizing only recognized safe procedures during crane operations.
The crane operator continues to bear ultimate responsibility for safe operation of the crane.
He must ensure that he fully understands and follows the displayed notes and instructions
in their entirety.
The LMI is not able to provide aid to the crane operator unless it has been properly adjusted
and unless the correct load capacity chart and the correct operating code have been
entered for the respective rigging configuration. The correctness of the LMI settings must
be guaranteed before beginning crane work in order to avoid damage to property and
severe or even fatal injuries to personnel.
This system can be equipped with an external key-operated switch located in the crane
operator's cab. This key-operated switch overrides control lever function switch-off by the
LMI or by the hoist limit switch system. This switch may only be used during emergency
situations, and even then only by authorized personnel. Failure to observe these
instructions could result in damage to property and severe or even fatal injuries to
personnel.
The LMI cannot perform correctly unless it has been properly adjusted. The prerequisite for
this is making conscientious and correct entries during the set-up procedure, in
accordance with the actual configuration of the crane. The correctness of the LMI settings
must be ensured before beginning crane work in order to avoid damage to property and
severe or even fatal injuries to personnel.
In this code-protected area, settings affecting system precision can be made by trained service
personnel. For access to the calibration menus it is necessary to input a matching 5-digit code.
To start the function:
▼ Info screen
Actuate the INFO key.
to service menus
back
▼ Entry to calibration menus
abort input of service code
increase marked numeric value
reduce marked numeric value
mark the next figure, access after the last valid figure
If an invalid service code is entered, you are prompted to enter it again or to abort the input.
After entering the service menu you can follow the calibration procedure step by step or can select
the type of calibration by scrolling with function key
NOTE: The only thing adjustable for the pressure transducers is the zero point, which is the signal the
transducer outputs when there is no (zero) pressure sensed.
Ensure there is no pressure in the hydraulic line when
disconnecting the hoses from pressure transducers!
The display shows which transducer (piston-side, rod-side or force) is being zeroed and a horizontal
dial marks the present pressure (or force) difference in %.
NOTE: there are two
calibration screens: for piston and for rod transducer.
NOTE: The operating range for zero-setting this value is from -1% to +1%.
Press and release the “AUTO >CAL<” key multiple times until the zero-setting starts.
The indicator line must move to zero on the dial, otherwise the zero-setting of this value is not
correct!
NOTE: The only thing adjustable for the slew potentiometer is the zero point, which is complete when
the boom is at the 0° and 180° position of the crane.
NOTE: The range for zero-setting this value is from -10° to +10°./ ±170° to 190°
Press the “AUTO >CAL<” key until the zero-setting starts. The indicator line must move to zero
on the dial, otherwise the zero-setting of this value is not correct!
▼ Zero point setting, slewing angle 0° position:
leave the service menu
▼ Zero point setting, slewing angle 180° position:
carry out zero point setting slewing angle for 0° position
skip calibration step / go to next menu
leave the service menu
carry out zero point setting slewing angle for 180° position
NOTE: The length sensor can be calibrated for its zero point and its full range.
With retracted boom, the potentiometer of the length sensor has to be at its 0 position, which is all the
way counter-clockwise. For extended boom, the adjustment is done by software as described below.
The length should be calibrated to be about 0.1 feet (or 0.05m for metric) accurate for retracted and
extended lengths. Perform the following steps:
▼ Start screen zero point adjustment, boom length:
leave the service menu
Start length calibration
▼ Start screen min. boom length:
leave the service menu
skip calibration step / go to next menu
• Fully retract the main boom and check if indicated length is within 0.1 feet (or 0.05m for metric) of
actual retracted boom length.
• If it is not
, adjust length potentiometer mechanically as described below:
When the boom angle is within the calibration range, the screen will add the
‘CHANGE ?’ / ‘SET’ and ‘OK’ text as shown below:
▼ Calibration for "40°" angle:
leave the service menu
adjust actual angle
set current angle to defined angle
• Measure the boom angle with the inclinometer and when the boom is positioned in the calibration
range, compare the measured angle to the displayed angle.
• If the indicated angle is within +/- 0.1 degrees of the measured angle, confirm with ‘OK’.
Otherwise, select ‘SET’ to adjust the angle.
▼ Adjust "40°" angle:
leave the service menu
increase angle value by 0.1°
Confirm
decrease angle value by 0.1°
• Once you push ‘SET’ , the screen is going to change to the angle adjustment screen. Use the ‘+’
and ‘-‘ buttons to adjust the indicated angle to match the measured angle.
• When the display shows the correct angle, press ‘OK’.
Press ESC to leave sensor adjustments and return to normal LMI screen.
•Now repeat procedure as shown for the boom angle 65° and 75°.
If values were modified a confirmation screen appears at the end:
In the event of a malfunction, if the range is not reached or is exceeded or if an operating error is
detected by the system, a message appears on the data display (1) starting with an “E” followed by a
two-digit code which indicates the reason for the malfunction.
The error codes listed in the following table describe the various error codes which can be displayed
in this system.
Faults in the microprocessor system must be dealt with only by the manufacturer’s trained customer
service personnel. If faults occur, please contact Hirschmann Service USA:
www.hirschmann.com > USA > Electronic Control Systems > Contact - ECS.
• Fallen below the minimum
radius or gone past the
maximum angle specified in the
respective load chart due to
luffing up the boom too far
• Gone past the maximum radius
or fallen below the minimum
angle specified in the respective
load chart due to luffing down
the boom too far
• The slewing zone with load is
not permitted
• A non existing operating mode
has been selected
• The boom is in a non-permitted
slewing zone
• Boom has been extended either
too far or not far enough, e.g. if
it is prohibited to go beyond a
certain maximum boom length
or with load curves for jibs
where the main boom has to be
extended to a certain length
• Length sensor adjustment has
changed, e.g. the cable slid off
the length sensor reel.
• Clutch between length sensor
pot and drive is defective
• Maximum radius as specified in
the load chart exceeded or
fallen below minimum angle
due to luffing down the luffing
jib too far
• Length potentiometer is
defective
• PDB variable for analog value
not supported
• Electronic component in the
measuring channel is defective
• Luff down the boom to a radius
or angle specified in the load
chart.
• Luff up the boom to a radius or
angle specified in the load
chart.
• Slew to permitted area
• Set the correct operating mode
for the operating state in
question
• Slew the boom to a permitted
area.
• Extend/retract boom to the
correct length
• Retract boom. Check the prestress of the cable reel (cable
must be taut). Open the length
sensor and carefully turn the
length sensor pot
counterclockwise until the
detent by means of a screw
driver
• Replace the complete clutch
including drive wheel and adjust
length sensor pot as described
above
• Luff the jib to a radius or angle
specified in the load chart.
cleared (ser. crane data file or
battery buffered RAM)
• datalogger processing time limit
exceeded
• Battery check detected a low
voltage of the battery
• Not possible to save data
because other task saves data
at the same time
• Not possible to save any more
data
• a function needs more than 0.5
sec, e.g. Flash PROM write
• Replace A2B switch
• Replace cable to the A2B
switch
• Replace battery of radio module
(radio A2B)
• Setup ID in DGA12.9
• transfer data and setup
datalogger again
• Reset system
• Connect PC terminal and watch
error messages
• change battery, after this setup
of RTC
• Message disappears after a few
seconds
• Message disappears after a few
seconds
• Message disappears after a few
seconds
NOTE:
If an error message not included in the above list is displayed, please contact Hirschmann Service USA:
www.hirschmann.com > USA > Electronic Control Systems > Contact - ECS.