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HUISMAN LOAD MEASURING PINS (LMP)
Version 2.0 Copyright © 2012 Huisman Equipment B.V. All rights reserved
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1
4 MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
5 TROUBLESHOOTING - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
CUSTOMER SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX A:DATA SHEET MPA06
CAUTION The Huisman load measuring pins are custom made and specially designed and
manufactured for one unique location. Therefore, make sure that the right pin is
installed at the right location. The signal output and its load limit are for each pin dif-
ferent and are determined in cooperation with the client and engineers. Take addi-
tional safety measures with the first tests and convince yourself that the load
indicated by the LMP is the real load.
The operator must at all times be familiar with the appropriate capacity charts. The
LMP is an operator aid and is designed as back-up for the operator in order to stay
within the safe limits of the structure.
The LMP is designed to meet the demand for an accurate, reliable and robust load measuring:
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A load proportional signal is obtained when the strain gauges are connected to each other in
the electric circuit of The Wheatstone bridge (see figure 3).
0 Vac 2 Vac
The LMP is positioned in such a way that the deformation of the strain gauges has a fixed rela-
tion to the monitored part.
Amplifier / MPA
The deformation changes the electrical resistance of the strain gauges. An amplifier converts
these changes into a signal between 4mA and 20mA. The signal has a linear relation with the
load; the milliampere range covers the load range.
The LMP's are custom-made and are designed to have the best fit in the structure. In many
cases the LMP can directly be inserted and used without any additional calibration.
The LMP can be mounted in one way only. The locking plate determines the correct way of
mounting. The locking plate is mounted square to the resulted force direction when the force
applied on the LMP has a positive direction only (see figure 8). The locking plate must always
be mounted at the side which is not loaded, this to prevent a measurement deviation. In case
the LMP can measure forces in two directions (pos+; neg-), the locking plate is mounted paral-
lel to the force direction (figure 9).
LINEPULL
NOTE Avoid hammering on or heating/cooling of the pin, this can damage the strain
gauges which are bonded inside the shaft.
LOADING
• Do not weld near or on the LMP. If welding near the pin is inevitable, then make sure the pin
is connected properly to earth.
1 2 3 4
WHITE X1 X2 BLUE
4 1 1 5
3 RED 2 2 BLACK 4
3 GREEN 2
BLUE RED
2 3 4 1
WHITE
5 3
NOT CON. 6
1 BLACK 4 NOT CON. 7
3.2 Amplifier
X1 connected with Strain gauge bridge of LMP (see also section 3.1)
Terminal number Description Wire colour
X1-1 Bridge Signal Negative White
X1-2 Bridge Signal Positive Red
X1-3 Bridge Supply Negative Blue
X1-4 Bridge Supply Positive Black
3.3 Connectors
The LMP's can be equipped with one or two connectors:
The Gisma connectors are watertight and have corrosion resistant metal shells. These very
robust connectors meet VDE requirements for protection against electric shock hazard.
The receptacle is the male part and is mounted on the cover of the load pin. A keyway inside
the receptacle ensures that it can only be mounted in one way. The plug is the female part. The
contacts inside are protected by a heat-shrinkable sleeve, see for more information connecting
the Gisma connector, Appendix C: Cabling instructions for Gisma connectors.
The Subconn connectors are made of high grade neoprene and guarantee a watertight solution
rated to full ocean depth. The bulkhead is the male part and is screwed into the loadpin cover
(thread is 7/16" x 20UNF). The female part is moulded to the cable with resin. The female and
male part are kept together by two red locking sleeves, see figure 17.
The following handling procedures should be adopted for the Subconn connectors:
• The connectors should not be exposed to long term heat or sunshine. If this occurs, and the
connectors are very dry, soak in fresh water before use.
• Ensure the connectors are lubricated, but just sparingly. Half a match head dose per contact
is adequate.The recommended lubricant is Molykote 44 medium.
• Any accumulation of sand or mud in the female contact should be removed with fresh water.
Failure to do so could result in splaying of the female contact and damage to the ring seals.
• Connectors are best cleaned with warm soak water. They do not have to be dried. Avoid
using chemical cleaners.
• Do not overtighten the bulkhead nuts. Recommended torque is 50Nm.
• Do not disconnect by pulling on the cable and avoid sharp bends at the cable entry.
• When disconnecting, pull straight and not in an angle.
Every 6 months:
• Check locking plate: the locking plate should have some play in the cut-out in the pin. Check
the plate itself for signs of compression caused by a strongly turning pin.
• Check for contamination: remove rust, dust, mud or any dirt on or near the LMP.
• Check the connection: check for cracks in the connection or cable.
• Check the calibration: measure the output of the pin with known weights and compare it with
the calibration certificate. Every lift, with a known weight, can be used to check the working
of the LMP.
• Lubricate the bearing or moving structure thoroughly.
• Grease the threat of the connector with special silicone grease.
Every 12 months:
• Perform a calibration check with a known weight.
4.3 Calibration
The load pins are factory calibrated within ±1% of full scale capacity. When the pins are
installed on a crane or equipment several influencing factors, in particular sheave friction, may
cause the indicated load to be other than the original calibration accuracy. The linearity of the
pin stays the same, but the offset (zero point) may shift in time due to external influences. How-
ever, a load pin accuracy of ± 2% of capacity can be considered acceptable. To get a more reli-
able indication of the accuracy take the average of the indication obtained during hoisting and
lowering operations.
For the calibration of the load reading two parameters are of importance: the offset and the
gain. By changing the offset the display can return to 0 ton and by changing the gain the high
value of the load can be set. This is explained by graphics in figure 19 and figure 20.
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Figure 19: Offset (zero) adjustment Figure 20: Gain adjustment
Only change the offset to get 0 ton at the display when there is no load in the hook or no line-
pull.
The zero value changes when the LMP has been overloaded or when there is too much friction
or tension between the jaws of the structure in which the LMP is fitted (see figure 11 on page 7).
So first check the area of the pin before adjusting the offset value.
Always use an official test weight to verify the load indication. This can be a water weight bag,
dead weight or load link as long as it is certified to use as a reference.
A table, as given in Appendix E: LMP calibration form, can be used to check the accuracy.
Always start from zero and measure the output of the LMP as a double check, because the
LMP can give the correct value but can be scaled wrong in the computer on which it is con-
nected at.
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5 TROUBLESHOOTING
When there is no current signal check the cabling to the LMP and the connector. If no abnor-
malities are visible then open the LMP:
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6 REPLACING THE AMPLIFIER
The amplifier is fixed in the hollow head of the load measuring pin. In case of damage to the
amplifier it must be replaced. Take the following actions.
Step Action
1 Switch off supply voltage to the load pin.
2 Disconnect cable with connector from load pin.
3 Unscrew bolts and remove cover head/plate of the load pin
4 Desolder the following wires: (see chapter 3 for details)
• 3 wires on X2 coming from the connector
• 4 wires on X1 connected to the strain gauge bridge
5 Measure the resistance of the internal strain gauge bridge. The resistance values are given
on the Huisman calibration certificate, an example is given below:
• between black and blue: ± 175 Ω (check calibration certificate for exact values)
• between red and white: ± 175 Ω (check calibration certificate for exact values)
• between black and red: ± 131 Ω (check calibration certificate for exact values)
6 Measure the isolation resistance between one of the connections and the load pin, by means
of a multimeter on M Ω range. The isolation resistance should be >20 M Ω. In case the isola-
tion resistance is zero one of the wires or strain gauges makes contact with the pin, and the
pin cannot function properly. If the resistance is not correct please contact Huisman B.V.
7 Re-solder the following wires:
• 3 wires on X2 coming from the connector
• 4 wires on X1 connected to the strain gauge bridge
8 Place back cover and tighten bolts.
9 Connect cable with connector to LMP.
10 Switch on power supply.
WARNING
Do not use a megger instrument, as this will ruin the strain gauges due to its high out-
put voltage! Use a multimeter with an output voltage of ± 500V.
Please always call or e-mail our service representatives as they always know the details of the
application. Our service personnel will do their best to help customers as quickly as possible.
Please be ready to give the following information for technical support, replacement, exchange
or warranty:
- Your name
• Company name
• Name of the vessel and/or equipment
• Your phone number
- The serial number of the LMP (for example LMP99-653)
• The location of the LMP
- Description of the problem
• Time and date of first appearance
• Actions taken sofar
• Kind of operation
- Any information which could be relevant for us to help: measurements, repairs
Please note: although we have a robust design there can be exceptions that cause a malfunc-
tioning of the product. Our technical staff will do their best to assist and help you immediately.
Contact information:
Corporate office:
Huisman Equipment B.V.
Admiraal Trompstraat 2
3115HH Schiedam
P.O Box 150
3100AD Schiedam
The Netherlands
Ph.: +31(0) 245 22 22
Fax: +31 (0) 245 22 20
www.huismanequipment.com
service@huisman-nl.com
Technical specifications
General data
EN 50014 : 1997
EN 500200: 2002
Measuring input
Bandwidth: 15Hz
Resolution: 0.1µV/V
Measuring output
Resolution: 0.01mA
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Figure 21: Block diagram measuring circuit MPA-06
Notes:
• The amplifier protects the strain gauge bridge from overvoltage when 230VAC is connected to any of these
three terminals: 24V, GND and signal output.
• Open leads in the strain gauge bridge cause the output current to go either to <1mA or >25mA.
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APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATIONS HUISMAN LMP
Description Specification
Make Huisman B.V.
Material Lloyd's 3.1C. tested Stainless steel, 1.4418, with a high yield- and impact test
value
Dimensions Custom made
Ingress protection IP67
Isolation resistance >5.000 MOhm
Load range Custom requirements
Test load Three times pre loaded up to 1.5 times the nominal load
Calibration Each measuring pin is calibrated in a test bench in which the actual construction
is simulated
Measurement Shear forces measured with strain gages bonded inside the shaft
Orientation Fixed by locking plate
Interconnection Gisma or Subconn
Cable Screened cable 7 x 0,75 mm², colour black and oil resistant, type PUR-TPE-CY
(Jobarco)
Supply voltage 24 Vdc ± 20%
Temperature range Operating -20°C - +65°C / Storage -55°C - +80°C
Amplifier Built-in amplifier, type: MPA06 (Hedon)
Output 4.00 - 20.00 mA (3 wires)
Bridge impedance 175 - 500 ohm (see calibration certificate)
Bridge excitation 435 Hz sine wave; 2 Volts RMS
Accuracy According to calibration certificate. Measurement is insensitive to change of
temperature
Overvoltage The strain gauge bridge is protected up to 230VAC.
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APPENDIX C: ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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Figure 22: Typical electrical connection of LMP
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Figure 24: Electrical connection of LMP with simulation of current
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APPENDIX D: PARTS LIST LMP
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APPENDIX E: LOG FILES
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Example of a log file
Vessel :
Crane :
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LMP calibration form
Half load
hoisting
Half load
average
Maximum
load hoisting
Maximum
load lowering
Maximum
load average
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APPENDIX F: LMP CERTIFICATES
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