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Link-Belt MG-534

Rated Capacity Indicator System

Calibration
Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Required Tools............................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Number Conversion................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Number Entry.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
The Display.................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Calibration Mode............................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Menu 00 – Error Codes................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Group “A” Fault Codes............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Group “B” Fault Codes............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Group “C” Fault Codes.......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Group “D” Fault Codes.......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Menu 01 – Crane Data............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Menu 02 – Zero Sensor............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Boom Extension Sensor Zero........................................................................................................................................... 14
Boom Angle Sensor Zero................................................................................................................................................... 15
Menu 03 – Span............................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Boom Angle Sensor............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Boom Extension Sensor...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Menu 04 – Swing Pot Zero....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Swing Pot Zero........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Swing Pot Direction............................................................................................................................................................... 21
Menu 05 – Main Boom Radius/Moment.......................................................................................................................... 22
First Length............................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Second Length......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Third Length.............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Menu 06 – Boom Deflection Correction............................................................................................................................ 30
Menu 07 – Head Angle............................................................................................................................................................... 32
Menu 08 – Attachments........................................................................................................................................................... 35
Menu 09 – Winches.................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Menu 10 – Rope Limits.............................................................................................................................................................. 39
Menu 11 – Alarms........................................................................................................................................................................ 41
Menu 12 – Digital Inputs............................................................................................................................................................ 43
Menu 13 – Monitor...................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Menu 15 – Pressure................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Appendix A........................................................................................................................................................................................ A-1
Glossary of terms.................................................................................................................................................................. A-1

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Introduction
This manual describes the calibration process for the Link-Belt MG-534 Rated Capacity Indicator
System (hereinafter referred to as “the system”) in an on-site environment and assumes that there
is no prior knowledge of the geometry of the crane other than data provided by the manufacturer.
This document also assists personnel in obtaining necessary measurements for calibration and in
maintaining a record of the measurements and test results for review and/or comparison when
changes are made. Recording measurements and test results during the calibration process will
ensure an organized and easy to follow calibration.

Required Tools
• 1/4” nut driver or T15 Torx driver
• Digital or bubble level calibrated and accurate to 0.1° at level
• Minimum 100 foot measuring tape (200 foot may be required) - fiber type graduated in
tenths of feet
1.0′ 1.1′ 1.23′

Tape Measure
graduated in tenths
of a foot .9 1 ft .1 .2

Typical Tape Measure


graduated in inches
10 11 1 ft 1 2 3
1′-0″ 1′-1″ 1′-23/4″

Note: The computer calculates measurements in feet and tenths of a foot, so having the
correct measure will facilitate entering measurements.
• Digital volt/Ohm Meter capable of measurements to three decimal places

Number Conversion
If you are using a standard tape measure, the measurement must be converted into feet and tenths
of a foot. For example: a distance of 35’–6” would be entered into the system as 35.5 feet. Whole
inches can be easily converted by dividing by 12 (6/12=.5). Fractions of an inch are converted
by dividing the numerator by the denominator. For example: 1/4 inches would be entered as .25
(1/4=.25). Conversion of whole inches and fractions of an inch (for example 6-1/4”) are converted
by first converting the fraction to a decimal and then dividing by 12. In this case 6-1/4” is converted
to 6.25 and then divided by 12 which equals 0.520.
When entering weights, the number must be converted by moving the decimal three places to the
left. For example: a weight of 1,400 pounds would be entered as 1.4, and a weight of 300 pounds
would be entered as .300.

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Number Entry
The system display does not use a numeric keypad. Instead, a range of numbers and characters is
assigned to a particular key.

Span Sensor
LOAD Enter Sensr Span
To select a particular number, press the key adjacent to the 0.8
[ 63.50 ]
number until it is selected by flashing brackets < >. ANGLE
41.8
<0> 1 2 3 4 5 6
RADIUS
When entering negative numbers, select the negative symbol 76.2 FT

( - ) first. LENGTH
106.0
789 < .- C

Decimal points are entered the same as numbers.


Exit

LOAD
After the desired symbol or number is selected, press the 0.8
[ ]
key adjacent to the number entry field (enter key) to enter the ANGLE
41.8
number. RADIUS
<0> 1 2 3 4 5 6

76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
789 < .- C

Exit

If an error is made in data entry, selecting the “<” symbol and pressing the enter key will delete one
character. Selecting the “C” symbol and pressing the enter key will erase the entire entry.
Once the desired numerical value is entered, press the key adjacent to Exit. Press the key adjacent
to YES! Calibrate! to confirm the entry.
Press the key adjacent to Exit to cancel the number entry procedure.

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The Display

ALARM
LOAD LIMIT
INDICATOR

MENU SELECT
BRIGHTNESS
DATA ENTRY

CRANE ALARM
SETUP CANCEL
DISPLAY OPERATOR
SELECT ALARM

The Alarm sounds when approaching overload, overload, violation of operator settable alarms, and
other alarm violations. Turn the speaker cover to dampen the alarm volume.
The Brightness keys increase and decrease the brightness of the display.
The Load Limit Indicator notifies the operator of load limit, approaching overload (amber lights), and
overload (red lights).
The Menu Select/Data Entry keys are used to select configuration and select menus and data
values during calibration.
The Display Select key is used to view error codes and enter calibration mode.
The Crane Setup key is used to set or select crane configuration.
The Operator Alarm key is used to configure operator settable alarms.
The Alarm Cancel key is used to mute the Alarm Speaker. Press and hold for seven to ten seconds to
cancel the function kick-out in the event of a two-block or overload condition.

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Calibration Mode
Use of the functions described in this manual requires that the system be in the calibration mode of
operation.

From the normal working screen, press the “Display/Select”


key.

BRIGHTNESS

DISPLAY CRANE
SELECT SETUP

Press the key adjacent to “Enter Calibration”.

BRIGHTNESS

DISPLAY CRANE
SELECT SETUP

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The calibration code sequence is 1-6-3-4. If the
sequence is incorrect or if the sequence is not
entered within 5 seconds, calibration will be aborted
and the normal working screen will appear.

3
BRIGHTNESS

6
DISPLAY CRANE
SELECT SETUP

mWarning
When in the calibration mode, the two-block alarm and function kickout are
disabled.

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Menu 00 – Error Codes
LOAD
0.8
00 Error Codes
Press the key adjacent to 00 Error Codes to view the current
ANGLE
41.8
error condition.
RADIUS Menu Up
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

LOAD Errors
0.8
A000 B0 C00 D000
The unit will perform a brief sef-test, after which the current
ANGLE
41.8
error condition, as well as the unit serial number and program
RADIUS information will be displayed.
76.2 FT
MG534 Main Prog.
LENGTH G450052G
Cal. Serial No.
Press the key adjacent to Exit to return to the main menu.
106.0 0008504G
D534147e

Exit

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Group “A” Fault Codes
Group “A” fault codes represent faults detected for analog sensors.

Boom Exten- Tdx 1 Tdx 0


Fault Swing
Angle sion Rod Piston Action
Code Sensor
Sensor Sensor Pressure Pressure
000 No Fault Found None
001 X
002 X Replace computer.
003 X X
Refer to “Checking the Boom Exten-
004 X sion Sensor Voltage” on page 30 of the
Troubleshooting manual (W450161).
005 X X
006 X X Replace computer.
007 X X X
Refer to “Checking the Angle Sensor
Pendulum” on page 32, “Checking the
Angle Sensor Drive Voltage” on page
008 X
33, and “Checking the Angle Sensor
Voltage” on page 33 of the Trouble-
shooting manual (W450161).
009 X X
010 X X Replace computer.
011 X X X
Refer to “Checking the Extension Sen-
012 X X sor Drive Voltage” on page 30 of the
Troubleshooting manual (W450161).
013 X X X
014 X X X Replace computer.
015 X X X X
Refer to “Swing Sensor” on page
016 X 45 of the Troubleshooting manual
(W450161).
017 X X
018 X X Replace computer.
019 X X X
Refer to “Checking the Extension
Sensor Drive Voltage” on page 30,
“Checking the Boom Extension Sensor
020 X X
Voltage” on page 30, and “Swing Sen-
sor” on page 45 of the Troubleshooting
manual (W450161).

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Boom Exten- Tdx 1 Tdx 0
Fault Swing
Angle sion Rod Piston Action
Code Sensor
Sensor Sensor Pressure Pressure
021 X X X
022 X X X Replace computer.
023 X X X X
Refer to “Checking the Angle Sensor
Drive Voltage” on page 33, “Checking
024 X X the Angle Sensor Voltage” on page 33,
and “Swing Sensor” on page 45 of the
Troubleshooting manual (W450161).
025 X X X
026 X X X Replace computer.
027 X X X X
Refer to “Checking the Extension
Sensor Drive Voltage” on page 30,
“Checking the Boom Extension Sensor
Voltage” on page 30, “Checking the
028 X X X Angle Sensor Drive Voltage” on page
33, “Checking the Angle Sensor Volt-
age” on page 33, and “Swing Sensor”
on page 45 of the Troubleshooting
manual (W450161).
029 X X X X
Replace Computer.
030 X X X X
Refer to “Checking the Extension
Sensor Drive Voltage” on page 30,
“Checking the Boom Extension Sensor
Voltage” on page 30, “Checking the
031 X X X X X Angle Sensor Drive Voltage” on page
33, “Checking the Angle Sensor Volt-
age” on page 33, and “Swing Sensor”
on page 45 of the Troubleshooting
manual (W450161).
032 Internal Temperature Sensor Fault.
or higher Replace Computer.

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Group “B” Fault Codes
Group “B” fault codes represent faults detected for internal analog functions and power feeds to the
function kickout and anti-two block switches.

FKO ATB ADC 2 ADC 1


Fault Display
Power Power Internal Internal Action
Code Console
Feed Feed Fault Fault
000 No Fault Found None
001 X
002 X
003 X X
004 X Replace computer.
005 X X
006 X X
007 X X X
Refer to “Anti-Two-Block Function on
008 X page 41 of the Troubleshooting manual
(W450161).
009 X X
010 X X
011 X X X
012 X X Replace computer.
013 X X X
014 X X X
015 X X X X
Check crane circuit breakers. Then, re-
fer to “Function Kickout Fuse (FS2) on
016 X
page 19 of the Troubleshooting manual
(W450161).
017 X X
018 X X
019 X X X
020 X X Replace computer.
021 X X X
022 X X X
023 X X X X
Check crane circuit breakers. Then, re-
fer to “Function Kickout Fuse (FS2) on
024 X X
page 19 of the Troubleshooting manual
(W450161).

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FKO ATB ADC 2 ADC 1
Fault Display
Power Power Internal Internal Action
Code Console
Feed Feed Fault Fault
025 X X X
026 X X X
027 X X X X
028 X X X Replace computer.
029 X X X X
030 X X X X
031 X X X X X

Group “C” Fault Codes


Group “C” fault codes represent faults detected for internal computer memories.

Fault Serial Crane


RAM Duty Data Program Action
Code EEPROM Data
000 No Fault Found None
001 X Replace system chip. Refer to “System
002 X Chip (IC16)” on page 20 of the Trouble-
003 X X shooting manual (W450161)).
004 X Replace computer.
005 X X Replace system chip. Refer to “System
006 X X Chip (IC16)” on page 20 of the Trouble-
007 X X X shooting manual (W450161).
008 X Reset crane data.
009 X X Replace system chip. Refer to “System
010 X X Chip (IC16)” on page 20 of the Trouble-
011 X X X shooting manual (W450161).
012 X X Replace computer.
013 X X X Replace system chip. Refer to “System
014 X X X Chip (IC16)” on page 20 of the Trouble-
015 X X X X shooting manual (W450161).
Reselect crane setup/configuration.
016 X Otherwise, replace computer if not
resolved.
017 X X Replace system chip. Refer to “System
018 X X Chip (IC16)” on page 20 of the Trouble-
019 X X X shooting manual (W450161).
020 X X Replace computer.
021 X X X Replace system chip. Refer to “System
022 X X X Chip (IC16)” on page 20 of the Trouble-
023 X X X X shooting manual (W450161).

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Fault Serial Crane
RAM Duty Data Program Action
Code EEPROM Data
Reselect crane setup/configuration.
024 X X Reset crane data. Otherwise, replace
computer if not resolved.
025 X X X Reselect crane setup/configuration.
026 X X X Otherwise, replace computer if not
027 X X X X resolved.
028 X X X
029 X X X X
Replace computer.
030 X X X X
031 X X X X X

Group “D” Fault Codes


Group “D” fault codes represent faults detected for capacity chart selection.

Wrong Wrong
Fault Chart Not
Swing Boom Action
Code Found
Area Length
000 No Fault Found None
001 X Check other sensor faults. Reselect crane setup.
Boom length is out of range for selected chart. Check crane
002 X
setup, boom length, and boom extension.
003 X X Check other sensor faults. Reselect crane setup.
Swing to correct working area to select chart. Check swing sen-
004 X sor zero position, refer to “Swing Sensor Setup and Checks” on
page 46 of the Troubleshooting manual (W450161).
Swing to correct working area to select chart. Check swing sen-
005 X X sor zero position, refer to “Swing Sensor Setup and Checks” on
page 46 of the Troubleshooting manual (W450161).
006 X X Check other sensor faults. Reselect crane setup.
007 X X X Check other sensor faults. Reselect crane setup.

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Menu 01 – Crane Data
mWarning
Performing a crane data reset will replace calibrated data with data stored
in the system chip.
Important!
If this is not a prototype calibration, all calibration data will be stored in the
system chip. In order to modify this data, download new or changed data, The
‘crane data reset’ will need to be performed.
always perform crane data reset on a new or prototype system before
beginning calibration or testing.

LOAD
0.8
01 Crane Data
From the previous menu, press the key adjacent to Menu Up
ANGLE
41.8
to go to “01 Crane Data”.
RADIUS
76.2 FT
Menu Up Press the key adjacent to 01 Crane Data.
LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

Crane Data
LOAD
0.8 Reset Crane
Personality Data
The current crane data condition is displayed. If the display
ANGLE
41.8
shows “Personality good”, the crane data is working properly.
RADIUS
76.2 FT
Personality good If the display shows “Personality bad”, the crane data must be
LENGTH reset.
106.0

Press the key adjacent to Reset Crane Personality Data.

Exit

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Crane Data
LOAD
When prompted, press the key adjacent to Yes! Calibrate! to 0.8 YES! Calibrate!

reset the personality data, otherwise press the key adjacent to ANGLE
41.8
No, Exit Abort to cancel. RADIUS
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
NO, Exit / Abort

Crane Data
LOAD
When prompted, enter the calibration code sequence (see 0.8

page 5). The display will show “Calibrating”. ANGLE


41.8

RADIUS Calibrating . .
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0

Crane Data
LOAD
When it has finished, the display should show “Personality 0.8 Reset Crane
Personality Data
good”. If the display shows “Personality bad”, repeat the ANGLE
41.8
calibration sequence. If the display continues to show RADIUS Personality good
“Personality bad”, contact your service representative. 76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
Press the key adjacent to Exit to return to the main menu.

Exit

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Menu 02 – Zero Sensor
The zero sensor menu enables the calibration of the boom extension sensor and the boom angle
sensor. Each sensor is assigned an analog input number which corresponds to the input that it is
connected to.
Important!
Make sure the boom is fully retracted before performing this calibration.
• Boom extension sensor - Analog Input 2.
• Boom angle sensor - Analog Input 3.

Boom Extension Sensor Zero

LOAD
0.8
02 Zero Sensor
From the previous menu, press the key adjacent to Menu Up
ANGLE
41.8
to go to “02 Zero Sensor”.
RADIUS
76.2 FT
Menu Up Press the key adjacent to 02 Zero Sensor.
LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

Zero Sensor
LOAD
0.8 Zero No.2 6 Press the key adjacent to Zero No. 2 X (where X = actual
ANGLE
41.8
input).
RADIUS Menu Up
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

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Zero Sensor
LOAD
When prompted, press the key adjacent to Yes! Calibrate! to 0.8 Yes! Calibrate!

zero the sensor, otherwise press the key adjacent to No, Exit/ ANGLE
41.8
Abort to cancel. RADIUS
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
No, Exit / Abort

Exit

Zero Sensor
LOAD
When it has finished, the display should show “Zero No. 2 0” . 0.8 Zero No.2 0

ANGLE
Press the key adjacent to Menu Up to go to the next sensor to 41.8

RADIUS
be zeroed. 76.2 FT
Menu Up

LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

Boom Angle Sensor Zero

Zero Sensor
LOAD
Using a digital level or inclinometer, set the boom to zero 0.8 Zero No.3 8

degrees (0°). ANGLE


41.8

Press the key adjacent to Zero No. 3 X (where X = actual RADIUS


76.2 FT
Menu Up

input). LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

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Zero Sensor
LOAD
0.8 Yes! Calibrate! When prompted, press the key adjacent to Yes! Calibrate! to
ANGLE
41.8
zero the sensor, otherwise press the key adjacent to No, Exit/
RADIUS Abort to cancel.
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
No, Exit / Abort

Exit

Zero Sensor
LOAD
0.8 Zero No.3 0 When it has finished, the display should show “Zero No. 3 0”
ANGLE
41.8 Press the key adjacent to Exit to return to the main menu.
RADIUS Menu Up
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

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Menu 03 – Span
Boom Angle Sensor
Important!
Use great care in the calibration of the boom angle sensor. All subsequent
calculations are dependent on the accuracy of the calibration of this sensor.
Fully retract the boom and raise it to an angle between 60 and 65 degrees. Measure the angle using
an inclinometer.

LOAD
From the previous menu, press the key adjacent Menu Up to 0.8
03 Span Sensor
go to “03 Span Sensor”. ANGLE
41.8

Press the key adjacent to 03 Span Sensor. RADIUS


76.2 FT
Menu Up

LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

Span Sensor
LOAD
Press the key adjacent to Span No. 3 X.XX (where X.XX = 0.8 Span No.3 0.00

actual input). ANGLE


41.8

RADIUS Menu Up
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

Span Sensor
LOAD Enter Sensr Span
0.8
[ 63.50 ]
ANGLE
Enter the measured angle from the inclinometer (use the 41.8
<0> 1 2 3 4 5 6
RADIUS
number entry procedure on page 2). 76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
789 < .- C

Exit

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Span Sensor
LOAD
0.8 YES! Calibrate! Press the key adjacent to Yes! Calibrate! to perform the
ANGLE
41.8
calibration, otherwise press the key adjacent to No, Exit/
RADIUS Abort to cancel.
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
NO, Exit / Abort

Exit

Boom Extension Sensor


mWarning
Do not fully extend the boom if this action could cause a tipping condition.
Carry out calibration procedures only within the stability limits of the crane.

S
T
With the boom still fully retracted, lower it to a horizontal position. Measure the distance from the
boom pivot to the hook centerline (S).
Next, fully extend the boom and measure the distance from the boom pivot to the hook centerline (T).
Calculate the span by subracting the fully retracted length from the fully extended length
(T - S = span).1
With the boom still fully extended, calibrate the span of the extension following the steps below.

Span Sensor
LOAD
0.8 Span No.2 0.00 Press the key adjacent to Menu Down to go to Span No. 2.
ANGLE
41.8 Press the key adjacent to Span No. 2 X.XX (where X.XX =
RADIUS
76.2 FT
Menu Up actual input).
LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

1 An optional method for calculating the span is to refer to the crane load chart which will show the fully retracted boom length and
the full extended boom length.

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Span Sensor
LOAD Enter Sensr Span
Enter the the span (use the number entry procedure on page 0.8
[ 96.00]

2). ANGLE
41.8
<0> 1 2 3 4 5 6
RADIUS
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
789<. - C

Exit

Span Sensor
LOAD
Press the key adjacent to Yes! Calibrate! to start the 0.8 YES! Calibrate!

calibration, otherwise press the key adjacent to No, Exit/ ANGLE


41.8
Abort to cancel. RADIUS
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
NO, Exit / Abort

Exit

Span Sensor
LOAD
When it has finished, the display should show “Span No 2 XXX” 0.8 Span No.2 96.00

(XXX= measured input). ANGLE


41.8

Press the key adjacent to Exit to return to the menu.


RADIUS Menu Up
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

At this stage of the procedure, the boom length display will


indicate the fully extended boom length.
Retract the boom and continue the procedure.

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Menu 04 – Swing Pot Zero
This routine is required only on models that have swing potentiometers.
The zero point for the swing potentiometer is straight (in-line) over the front of the carrier.

FRONT
Swing direction is similar to a compass
ng Cl o whereas if the boom is straight (in-line)
a di ckw
e ise
s eR - In over the front of the carrier it is at
r ea c
zero degrees (0°). Rotating the boom

re
c
De

as
in a clockwise direction (to the right)

eR
e-
wis

ea
will cause the readout to increase.

din
lock

Conversly, rotating the boom in a

g
terc

counterclockwise direction (to the left)


C oun

will cause the readout to decrease. If


the swing potentiometer is connected in
such a way that it causes the readout to
be reversed, it can be corrected by using
the direction sub-menu.

Swing Pot Zero

LOAD
0.8
04 Swing Pot
From the previous menu, press the key adjacent to Menu Up
ANGLE
41.8
to go to “04 Swing Pot”.
RADIUS
76.2 FT
Menu Up Press the key adjacent to 04 Swing Pot.
LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

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Swing Pot
LOAD
With the boom directly over the front of the carrier, press the 0.8
Zero = 360
key adjacent to Zero. ANGLE
41.8
Direction = ‘ - ’
RADIUS
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
Exit

Swing Pot Direction


Swing Pot
LOAD
Rotate the boom approximately ten degrees clockwise (right). 0.8
Zero = 360

The numbers on the display should increase (from zero to 10) ANGLE
41.8
to show approximately ten degrees. RADIUS
Direction = ‘ + ’

76.2 FT

If the numbers decrease (from 359 to 340), press the key LENGTH
106.0
adjacent to Direction = to reverse the direction shown on the Exit

display.
Press the key adjacent to Exit to return to the menu.

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Menu 05 – Main Boom Radius/Moment
Important!
If this is not a prototype calibration, then all radius/moment data will be
precalibrated and copied over for use during crane data reset. There should
be no need to perform this routine.
Use this command to calibrate the radius and moment of the main boom. It requires readings from
the main boom at high and low angles fully retracted retracted, and at high and low angles extended
to predetermined lengths. All required data must be stored for the calibration to function properly.
If the data is not stored, the system will display a warning message and the calibration must be
repeated.
High angle is considered greater than sixty degrees (60°). Low angle is considered less than twenty
degrees (20°). Any attempt to acquire data outside of these limits will result in the warning message
“poor angle.” If this message is displayed because of an error, it can be corrected. The procedure
may then be continued using corrected data. If this message is displayed due to requiring data
outside the preferred angles, then the data may be entered using the high angle or low angle key to
indicate the unusual angle for which data is being acquired.
1. Exit any previous calibration. Press the crane setup button and select fully extended
outriggers, main boom, no attachments, or a stowed attachments.
2. Fully retract the boom and lower (if necessary) to five degrees (5°).
3. Determine the weight of the hook block in use. Measure the radius from the centerline of
rotation to the center of the hook or line (if single part).
4. Raise the hook block close to the two-block weight to eliminate rope weight.
5. Enter calibration mode (see page 4).

LOAD
0.8
05 Radius/Mom
Press the key adjacent to either Menu Up or Menu Down to
ANGLE
41.8
go to “05 Radius/Mom”.
RADIUS
76.2 FT
Menu Up Press the key adjacent to 05 Radius/Mom.
LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

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First Length
Radius/Mom
LOAD TareLoad
Enter the weight of the hook (tare load) (use the number entry 0.0
[ .5]

procedure on page 2). ANGLE


5.0
0 1 2 3 4 <5>6
RADIUS
31.8 FT

LENGTH
38.0
789 < .- C

Exit

Radius/Mom
LOAD
Press the key adjacent to Bas. 0 ( ). 0.0 Bas.0 ( )

ANGLE
5.0
Redo Last
RADIUS Length
31.8 FT

LENGTH
38.0
Redo This
Length

Exit

Radius/Mom
LOAD Enter Low Radius
Enter the radius (use the number entry procedure on page 2). 0.0
[ 31.5]
ANGLE
5.0
0 1 2 3 4 <5>6
RADIUS
31.8 FT

LENGTH
38.0
789 < .- C

Exit

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Radius/Mom
LOAD
0.0 Bas.0 (D ) The display will show “BAS. 0 (D )”.
ANGLE
5.0 Press the key adjacent to Bas. 0 (D ).
Redo Last
RADIUS Length
31.8 FT

LENGTH
38.0
Redo This
Length

Exit

Radius/Mom
LOAD Enter Hi Radius
21.1
[ 8.36]
Raise the retracted boom to a high angle.
ANGLE
67.3
0 1 2 3 4 5 <6>
Measure the radius.
RADIUS
10.7 FT
Enter the radius (use the number entry procedure on page 2).
LENGTH
38.0
789 < .- C

Exit

Radius/Mom
LOAD
21.1 Bas.0 (DU) The display will show “Bas. 0 (DU)”.
ANGLE
67.4 Press the key adjacent to Bas. 0 (DU).
Redo Last
RADIUS Length
10.7 FT

LENGTH
38.0
Redo This
Length

Exit

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Radius/Mom
LOAD
Press the key adjacent to Yes! Calibrate! to store the data. 21.1 Yes! Calibrate!

ANGLE
67.4

RADIUS
10.7 FT

LENGTH
38.0
NO, Exit / Abort

Second Length

Radius/Mom
LOAD
Press the key adjacent to Bas. 1. 0.5 Bas.1 ( )

ANGLE
67.4
Redo Last
RADIUS Length
8.4 FT

LENGTH
38.0
Redo This
Length

Exit

Radius/Mom
LOAD Enter HiRadius
With the boom at the current high angle, extend the boom to 0.2
[ 22.64]

50 percent. ANGLE
67.3
0 1 2 3< 4>5 6
RADIUS
Measure the radius. 22.6 FT

LENGTH
Enter the radius (use the number entry procedure on page 2). 75.0
789 < .- C

Exit

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Radius/Mom
LOAD
0.5 Bas.1 ( U) The display will show “Bas. 1 ( U)”.
ANGLE
10.0 Press the key adjacent to Bas. 0 ( U).
Redo Last
RADIUS Length
67.5 FT

LENGTH
75.0
Redo This
Length

Exit

Radius/Mom
LOAD Enter Low Radius
0.5
[ 67.56]
Lower the boom to a low angle.
ANGLE
10.0
0 1 2 3 4 5 <6>
Measure the radius.
RADIUS
67.5 FT
Enter the radius (use the number entry procedure on page 2).
LENGTH
75.0
789 < .- C

Exit

Radius/Mom
LOAD
0.5 Bas.1 (DU) The display will show “Bas. 1 (DU)”.
ANGLE
10.0 Press the key adjacent to Bas. 1 (DU).
Redo Last
RADIUS Length
67.5 FT

LENGTH
75.0
Redo This
Length

Exit

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Radius/Mom
LOAD
Press the key adjacent to Yes! Calibrate! to store the data. 0.5 Yes! Calibrate!

ANGLE
10.0

RADIUS
67.5 FT

LENGTH
75.0
NO, Exit / Abort

Third Length

Radius/Mom
LOAD
Press the key adjacent to Bas. 2 ( ). 0.5 Bas.2 ( )

ANGLE
10.0
Redo Last
RADIUS Length
67.5 FT

LENGTH
75.0
Redo This
Length

Exit

Radius/Mom
LOAD Enter LowRadius
With the boom at the current low angle, fully extend the boom. 0.4
[ 106.9]
ANGLE
Measure the radius. 10.0
01 23456
RADIUS

Enter the radius (use the number entry procedure on page 2). 106.9 FT

LENGTH
115.0
7 8 <9>< . - C

Exit

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Radius/Mom
LOAD
0.4 Bas.2 (D ) The display will show “Bas. 1 (D )”.
ANGLE
10.0 Press the key adjacent to Bas. 0 (D ).
Redo Last
RADIUS Length
106.9 FT

LENGTH
115.0
Redo This
Length

Exit

Radius/Mom
LOAD Enter Low Radius
0.5
[ 43.93]
Raise the boom to a high angle.
ANGLE
64.1
0 1 2<3> 4 5 6
Measure the radius.
RADIUS
43.9 FT
Enter the radius (use the number entry procedure on page 2).
LENGTH
115.0
789 < .- C

Exit

Radius/Mom
LOAD
0.5 Bas.2 (DU) The display will show “Bas. 2 (DU)”.
ANGLE
64.1 Press the key adjacent to Bas. 2 (DU).
Redo Last
RADIUS Length
43.9 FT

LENGTH
115.0
Redo This
Length

Exit

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Radius/Mom
LOAD
Press the key adjacent to Yes! Calibrate! to store the data. 0.5 Yes! Calibrate!

ANGLE
64.1

RADIUS
43.9 FT

LENGTH
115.0
NO, Exit / Abort

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Menu 06 – Boom Deflection Correction
If this is not a prototype calibration, all radius/moment data should be precalibrated and copied over
for use during crane data reset. There should be no need to perform this routine.
With the boom fully extended at an angle of approximately 65°, pick up the maximum permitted load.
Refer to the data sheet for the specific crane model.
Measure the deflected radius and add 0.2 feet to the measured radius. The radius is measured from
the centerline of rotation to the center of the load. If the radius is already correct, skip this procedure.

LOAD
0.8
06 Boom Defl’n
From the previous menu, press the key adjacent to Menu Up
ANGLE
41.8
to go to “06 Boom Defl’n”.
RADIUS
76.2 FT
Menu Up Press the key adjacent to 06 Boom Defl’n.
LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

Boom Defl’n
LOAD
0.8 Calibrate New F. Press the key adjacent to Calibrate New F.
ANGLE CurrentF= -0.500
41.8 Ofld ang = 0.00
RADIUS Onld and = -0.72
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0

Exit

Boom Defl’n
LOAD
0.8 YES! Calibrate! Press the key adjacent to Yes! Calibrate! to start the
ANGLE
41.8
calibration, otherwise press the key adjacent to No, Exit/
RADIUS Abort to cancel.
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
NO, Exit / Abort

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Boom Defl’n
LOAD On Load Radius
Enter the new radius. 0.8
[ 48.50]
ANGLE
Press the key adjacent to “Exit” to return to the menu. 41.8
<0> 1 2 3 4 5 6
RADIUS
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
789 < . - C

Exit

When entering data below 60°, the warning message, “poor angle” will appear. Use the “high angle”
or ‘”low angle” arrow key to identify the angle related to the entry.
When this message occurs as the result of an error, correct the error and continue.

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Menu 07 – Head Angle
The head angle routines allow entry of the boom head deflection angles against extension. These
angles are used to correct the computed radius for flys and jibs.
If this system is not a prototype, all of this information has been precalibrated and this routine can be
ignored.
Start with the boom fully retracted

LOAD
0.8
07 Head Angle
From the previous menu, press the key adjacent to Menu Up
ANGLE
41.8
to go to “07 Head Angle”.
RADIUS
76.2 FT
Menu Up Press the key adjacent to 07 Head Angle.
LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

Head Angle
LOAD
0.8 Len.0 Ext 0.0
Ext 0.0
Press the key adjacent to Len.0 to calibrate the first head
ANGLE
41.8
Hang= 0.0
angle and extension pair.
RADIUS Next Length
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
Last L

Exit

LOAD
0.8
New Extension
Press the key adjacent to New Extension.
ANGLE
41.8

RADIUS 0.000
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0

Exit

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LOAD
Press the key adjacent to Yes! Calibrate! to start the 0.8 YES! Calibrate!

calibration, otherwise press the key adjacent to No, Exit/ ANGLE


41.8
Abort to cancel. RADIUS
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
NO, Exit / Abort

LOAD New Extension


Enter the current extension (use the number entry procedure 0.8
[ ]
on page 2). ANGLE
41.8
<0> 1 2 3 4 5 6
RADIUS
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
789 < .- C

Exit

LOAD
Press the key adjacent to New Head Angle. 0.8
New Head Angle
ANGLE
41.8

RADIUS 0.000
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0

Exit

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LOAD New Head Angle
0.8 Enter the measured head angle (use the number entry
[ ]
ANGLE
41.8
procedure on page 2).
<0> 1 2 3 4 5 6
RADIUS
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0 789 < .- C

Exit

LOAD
0.8 Len.3 Ext 0.0
Ext 47.1
Press the key adjacent to Next Length.
ANGLE Nang= 0.6
41.8
Extend the boom to the next length and continue entering data
RADIUS
76.2 FT
Next Length
for up to seven lengths.
LENGTH
106.0 Last L Press the key adjacent to Exit to return to the main menu.

Exit

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Menu 08 – Attachments
Menu 08 works by making an attachment selectable (stored on the boom) or hidden (not stored on
the boom).

LOAD
From the previous menu, press the key adjacent to Menu Up 0.8
08 Attachments
to go to “08 Attachments”. ANGLE
41.8

Press the key adjacent to 08 Attachments. RADIUS


76.2 FT
Menu Up

LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

Attachments
LOAD
Press the key adjacent to either Next Attachment Up or 0.8 AUXILIARY HEAD
Fly# 1 Enabled
Next Attachment Down to scroll through the list af available ANGLE
41.8
attachments. RADIUS
Next Attachment UP

76.2 FT

Press the key adjacent to the desired attachment. LENGTH


106.0
Next Attachment DN

Exit

Attachments
LOAD
Press the key adjacent to Yes! Calibrate! to start the 0.8 YES! Calibrate!

calibration, otherwise press the key adjacent to No, Exit/ ANGLE


41.8
Abort to cancel. RADIUS
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
NO, Exit / Abort

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Attachments
LOAD
0.8 AUXILIARY HEAD
Fly# 1 Hidden
If the attachment was enabled, it is now hidden.
ANGLE
41.8
Next Attachment UP
Press the key adjacent to either Next Attachment Up
RADIUS
76.2 FT or Next Attachment Down to select the next desired
LENGTH
106.0
attachment.
Next Attachment DN

Press the key adjacent to Exit to return to the main menu.

Exit

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Menu 09 – Winches
Menu 09 works by making a winch selectable (active) or hidden (inactive).

LOAD
From the previous menu, press the key adjacent to Menu Up 0.8
09 Winches
to go to “09 Winches”. ANGLE
41.8

Press the key adjacent to 09 Winches. RADIUS


76.2 FT
Menu Up

LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

Winches
LOAD
Press the key adjacent to the desired winch. 0.8 Wch# 1
FRONT WINCH
ANGLE Winch Enabled
41.8
Change Winch
RADIUS
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0

Exit

Winches
LOAD
Press the key adjacent to Yes! Calibrate! to start the 0.8 YES! Calibrate!

calibration, otherwise press the key adjacent to No, Exit/ ANGLE


41.8
Abort to cancel. RADIUS
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
NO, Exit / Abort

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Winches
LOAD
0.8 Wch# 2
REAR WINCH
If the winch had been enabled, it is now hidden.
ANGLE Winch Hidden
41.8
Change Winch
Press the key adjacent to the desired winch or, press the key
RADIUS
76.2 FT adjacent to Change Winch to go to change the desired winch
LENGTH
106.0
or, press the key adjacent to Exit to return to the main menu.

Exit

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Menu 10 – Rope Limits
Maximum hoist rope tension is specified by the crane manufacturer for the size and type of wire
rope used on the crane. This value is set at the initialization of the system. The rope data command
permits the modification of values, which are entered in units of 1000 #.
Example: 11,700 # is entered as 11.700.

LOAD
From the previous menu, press the key adjacent to Menu Up 0.8
10 Rope Limits
to go to “10 Rope Limits”. ANGLE
41.8

Press the key adjacent to 10 Rope Limits. RADIUS


76.2 FT
Menu Up

LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

LOAD
Press the key adjacent to Enter RopeLim0 (front winch). 0.8
Enter RopeLim0
ANGLE
41.8

RADIUS 16.800
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0

Exit

LOAD
Press the key adjacent to Yes! Calibrate! to start the 0.8 YES! Calibrate!

calibration, otherwise press the key adjacent to No, Exit/ ANGLE


41.8
Abort to cancel. RADIUS
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
NO, Exit / Abort

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LOAD Enter Rope Lim0
0.8
[ 16.80]
Enter the new rope limit (use the number entry procedure on
ANGLE
41.8
page 2).
<0> 1 2 3 4 5 6
RADIUS
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0
789 < .- C

Exit

LOAD
0.8
Enter Rope Lim1
Press the key adjacent to Enter RopeLim1 (rear winch) to
ANGLE
41.8
enter the next rope limit or, press the key adjacent to Exit to
RADIUS 16.800
return to the main menu.
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0

Exit

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Menu 11 – Alarms
Depending on the model of crane being calibrated, the computer can put limits on various functions
via alarms.
• Free Bm Mode - this mode allows the operator to select the main boom + manual
configuration after the manual section (if equipped) is already extended. if the crane being
calibrated has Mode A and Mode B selections, this mode must be set to “no.” Damage could
result from the wrong selection made.
• Area Alarm - this limit activates the area alarm. Refer to the crane operator’s manual for
explanation of the area alarms.
• Low Angle Alarm - some models have engine covers that stand tall and could be damaged
by the boom or the boom hoist cylinders. Two alarms are used to warn the operator of the
approach to this potential damage; these are swing arc and boom angle. These alarms are
preset for:
Low arc = 70°
Low ang = 4.5°
• Alternate chart - allows activation of alternate charts, if available, in the applications part of
the system chip.
• Load scale - is a small scaling factor to allow load trimming. It should not be altered.

LOAD
From the previous menu, press the key adjacent to Menu Up 0.8
11 Alarms
to go to “11 Alarms”. ANGLE
41.8

Press the key adjacent to 11 Alarms. RADIUS


76.2 FT
Menu Up

LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

Alarms
LOAD
The display will show “Free Boom Mode? (y/n)”. 0.8 Free Bm Mode y/n
YES
ANGLE
Press the key adjacent to Free Boom Mode? (y/n) to toggle 41.8

between “Yes” and “No”.. RADIUS


76.2 FT

Press the key adjacent to Exit to go to the next alarm. LENGTH


106.0

The display will show the next alarm, enable or disable the
alarm as desired.

Exit

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Alarms
LOAD
0.8 Alt Chart y/n
YES
Press the key adjacent to Exit to move through the alarms
ANGLE
41.8
until the last alarm, “Alt Chart” is shown.
RADIUS
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0

Exit

LOAD
0.8
Load Scale
Press the key adjacent to Exit to return to the main menu.
ANGLE
41.8

RADIUS 1.000
76.2 FT

LENGTH
106.0

Exit

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Menu 12 – Digital Inputs
The logic status of digital inputs is displayed using this command.
The inputs can be high or low. Low is indicated by zero and high is indicated by 1.

LOAD
From the previous menu, press the key adjacent to Menu Up 0.8
12 Digital I/O
to go to “12 Digital I/O”. ANGLE
41.8

Press the key adjacent to 12 Digital I/O. RADIUS


76.2 FT
Menu Up

LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

Digital Inputs
0 Swing Switch Inputs
1 Swing Switch Inputs
2 Swing Switch Inputs
3 Swing Switch Inputs
4 Interlock/Alt Chart Inputs
5 Interlock/Alt Chart Inputs
6 Not Used
7 Not Used
8 Not Used
9 Not Used
A ATB
B ATB
C Not Used
D Not Used
E Not Used

Press the key adjacent to Exit to return to the main menu.

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Menu 13 – Monitor
The monitor function allows the operator to view raw crane calibration data. This routine is for data
monitoring only! It is not possible to calibrate in this routine.

LOAD
0.8
13 Monitor
From the previous menu, press the key adjacent to Menu Up
ANGLE
41.8
to go to “13 Monitor”.
RADIUS
76.2 FT
Menu Up Press the key adjacent to 13 Monitor.
LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down
Boom Moment Data WG, WT, and Len-S can be viewed for
each boom mode (up to four) and each extension (up to seven).
Also, the Head Angle, BDC F-Factor, and BDC F-Factor for the
currently selected fly can also be viewed.

Exit

Monitor
LOAD
0.8 Boom Number :-0
BDC = -0.16
Press the key adjacent to Boom Number to view each boom
ANGLE
41.8
Extn(0) = 0.0 mode.
Len_s(0) = 2.6
WG(0) =344.8
RADIUS WT(0) = 25.5
76.2 FT
Extn(0) = 0.0
LENGTH Head Ang(0) = 0.0
106.0
BDC_fly = -1.59

Exit

Monitor
LOAD
0.8 Boom Number :- 0
BDC = -0.16
Press the key adjacent to either Extension to view the data
ANGLE
41.8
Extn(1) = 12.0
Len_s(1) = 2.4
for the enabled extensions.
WG(1) =460.2
RADIUS
76.2 FT
WT(1) = 21.1
Press the key adjacent to Exit to return to the main menu.
Extn(0) = 0.0
LENGTH Head Ang(0) = 0.0
106.0
BDC_fly = -1.59

Exit

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Menu 15 – Pressure
Menu 15 is also a monitor function. This function allows the operator to view information on the
system pressure channels.

LOAD
From the previous menu, press the key adjacent to Menu Up 0.8
15 Pressure
to go to “15 Pressure”. ANGLE
41.8

Press the key adjacent to 15 Pressure. RADIUS


76.2 FT
Menu Up

LENGTH
106.0
Menu Down

Exit

The following information is displayed:


• Current System Temperature
• Piston Side Hydraulic Pressure (actual PSI reading)
• Rod Side Hydraulic Pressure (actual PSI reading)
• Nett Pressure (the difference between piston and rod side pressures scaled by the cylinder
geometry).
Press the key adjacent to Exit to return to the main menu.

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Appendix A
Glossary of terms
Term Definition
Abort Stops data entry into the system before the entry process is finalized.
Alarm A visual or audible warning signal.
Amplifier Increases - example: a pressure transducer in the millivolt range is amplified up to ten
volts).
Amplifier gain The factor used to express the level of amplification.
Analog A mechanism in which data is represented by continuously variable physical quantities.
Angle sensor A device that measures the angle of the boom relative to the horizon.
Annular Relating to, or forming a ring (e.g. the pressure around the rod of a boom hoist cylinder).
Annular gain The factor used to modify the pressure signal from the rod side of the boom hoist
cylinder based on the difference in areas of the rod and the bore.
Back-up A copy of data saved in a separate computer chip.
Boom deflection The change of radius due to the bending of a boom under load.
Boom moment The turning moment around the boom pivot caused by the moment of the unladen boom.
Bore The piston side of a boom hoist cylinder.
Calibration The adjustment of the graduation of sensors.
Capacity chart A table, supplied by the crane manufacturer, showing the specifications and ratings for
each individual crane.
Center of gravity The point at which the entire weight of a body may be considered as concentrated, so
that if supported at this point, the body would remain in equilibrium in any position.
Commissioning Preparing to be put into service.
Configuration The position of the crane supporting appendages and all lifting elements of a crane.
Cursor A pointer on a display that indicates where data is to be entered.
Data Factual information used as a basis for calculation.
Deduct A reduction in rated capacity for an unused, stowed, or erected attachment.
Deflection The bending of a boom or the stretching of pendant lines within the elastic limits of the
boom or pendants.
Digital Operating with numbers shown as digits.
Digital inputs Computer - usually controlled by external on/off switches.
Direction The course on which the upper section (superstructure) of a crane rotates.
Duty A working configuration of a crane usually found in a single column of a capacity chart.
Eeprom Electrically erasable and programmable “read only” memory (rom).
Elastic Capable of recovering size or shape after expansion.
Erected attachment An attachment on the main boom in working (not stowed) position.
Extension sensor A device that measures the extension of the telescoping sections of a boom.
Fly/jib An attachment connected by one edge to a crane boom (e.g. A lattice fly, or jib).
Force Energy exerted, in this case to support the weight of an object.
Geometry A branch of mathematics addressed to the measurement and relationships of points,
lines, angles, surfaces, and solids.
Graduated Marked with degrees of measurement.

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Term Definition
Height The vertical distance from the ground to the tip of the boom or attachment.
Hite An abbreviation of the word height. The height of the boom pivot above ground level.
Horizontal Parallel to the horizon.
Hydraulic cranes Using the pressure of oil for operation.
Increment The action of increasing a number or value.
Initializes Erases all data from memory prior to a new calibration.
Integrated circuits A tiny complex of electronic components and connections on a small slice of material
(such as silicon).
Measure height To determine the vertical distance from below the boom pivot to the ground. Radius
measurements are made from these points when calibrating.
Microprocessor A computer processor contained on an integrated chip.
Millivolt One thousandth of a volt.
Moment The product of force and distance in relation to a particular axis or point.
Out of duty A point that is either longer than the longest permitted radius or lower than the lowest
permitted angle on a capacity chart.
Outrigger A mechanical device that projects from the main structure of the crane to provide
additional stability or support.
Personality A computer chip storing active calibration data.
Pressure Hydraulic pressure in the boom hoist cylinder.
Radius The horizontal distance from the centerline of rotation to the center of the hook.
Rated capacity The lifting capacity of a crane, as determined by the manufacturer’s published capacity
chart.
Rated capacity The load that a crane can safely support, based on factors such as strength, stability,
and rating.
Rating A factor determined by legislation that limits the action of a crane in a lifting operation.
Usually expressed as a percentage of strength or stability.
Restore Move data from a back-up chip to the personality “a” active chip.
Rom “Read only” memory. Data can be read but not changed after programming.
Rope limit The maximum permitted single line pull determined by the construction and diameter of a
wire rope.
Save Move data from the working personality to a ‘write protected’ area of memory.
Scale The use of a factor to set the scaling of analog sensors.
Scale Something graduated when used in measurement.
Sensitivity The capacity of a sensor to respond to physical stimulus.
Sensor A device that responds to a physical stimulus and transmits a resulting impulse.
Sheave A grooved wheel or pulley.
Slew offset The horizontal distance from the boom pivot to the center of rotation.
Span An extent or spread between two limits.
Span The calibration of an analog sensor between zero and maximum span.
Stowed attachment An attachment usually stored in an inactive position on the main boom.
Superstructure The structural part of a crane above the carrier, usually rotating.
Swing The rotation of a crane upper around its centerline.

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Term Definition
Swl (%swl) Percentage of ‘safe working load.’ The proportion of the crane capacity that is being
utilized at any one time and expressed as a percentage of rated capacity.
Transducer A device that is actuated by energy from one system and converts this energy to another
form for use by a different system (as a loudspeaker that is actuated by electrical signals
and supplies acoustic power).
Tx.0 The piston side pressure transducer.
Tx.1 The rod side pressure transducer.
Unladen A boom that has no additional stowed or erected attachments and is not supporting a
load.
Volt Unit of electrical potential difference and electromotive force.
Weight The amount that a body weighs.
Write protected An area of memory in a computer that cannot be accessed by a microprocessor for data
entry or change.
Zero The zero point on a graduated scale.

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