Altec LMAP User manual

Altec LMAP
(Load Moment and Area Protection)
Telescopic Boom Cranes
Operation
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Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
System Components............................................................................................................................................................... 1
Anti Two Block (ATB)............................................................................................................................................................... 1
Area Alarm .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Boom Angle Sensor................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Display............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Extension Sensor ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Function Kick-Out ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Pressure Transducers........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Operator Alarms....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
LMAP Display.............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Operation.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Power Up Self-Test................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Adjusting Brightness & Contrast ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Stowing the Jib........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Erecting the Jib ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Selecting the Platform .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Setting the Parts of Line ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Cancel Alarm Key ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Reset Function Kick-Out......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Operator Alarms....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Accessing the Operator Alarms................................................................................................................................ 8
Setting Minimum Boom Angle Alarm...................................................................................................................... 8
Setting Maximum Boom Angle Alarm ................................................................................................................... 8
Setting Maximum Boom Length Alarm ................................................................................................................. 9
Setting Maximum Tip Height Alarm......................................................................................................................... 9
Accessing Swing and Work Area Alarms............................................................................................................. 9
Swing Alarms ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Setting the Swing Left and Swing Right Alarms (Normal Outriggers).................................................. 10
Enabling the Preset Exclusion Zones
(Models Equipped with No-Span Outriggers) .................................................................................................... 12
Setting the Swing Left and Swing Right Alarms
(Models Equipped with No-Span Outriggers) .................................................................................................... 14
Setting the Work Area Alarm.................................................................................................................................. 17
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Introduction
System Components
LMAP Display Unit•
LMAP Computer Unit•
Pressure Transducers•
Extension Reel with length and angle sensors•
Anti Two-Block (ATB) switches•
Cables•
The Load Moment Area Protection (LMAP) system is intended to aid the crane operator by
continuously monitoring the load and warning of an approach to an overload or two-block condition.
Crane functions are monitored by means of high accuracy sensors. The system continuously
compares the load suspended below the boom head with the crane capacity chart stored in the
computer memory. At approach to overload, the system warns by means of audible and visual
alarms. The system can be configured to cause function kick-out by sending a signal to function
disconnect solenoids.
Anti Two Block (ATB)
A switch monitors the approach of the hookblock or overhaul ball to the boom head. The switch is
held in the normal position until the hookblock or overhaul ball raises a weight that is mounted around
the hoist rope. When the weight is raised, it causes the switch to operate. The resultant signal is
sent to the computer via the extension reel causing the ATB alarm to operate and function kick-out to
occur.
Area Alarm
When set, this alarm permits the operator to define the operating zone by only two set points. The
use of this method of setting results in a greatly enhanced working area, and also clearly defines the
operating zone.
Boom Angle Sensor
Boom angle is measured by means of a high accuracy potentiometer, a magnetically dampened
pendulum to prevent erratic voltage changes. It provides a voltage proportional to boom angle. The
boom angle sensor is mounted inside the cable extension reel assembly.
Display
The operator is provided with a continuous display of:
Rated Load•
Actual Load•
Bar Graph showing Percentage of Rated Load•
Radius of the Load•
Boom Angle•
Main Boom Length•
Working Area•
Crane Configuration•
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On-screen messages provide the operator with visual warnings of conditions that occur during
operation of the system.
Extension Sensor
The extension sensor provides an increasing voltage proportional to the extension of the boom. A
cable attached to the boom head provides a low current electrical path for the ATB signal.
Function Kick-Out
Electrically operated solenoids disconnect the control lever functions for boom hoist lower, telescope
out, and winch up whenever an overload or an ATB condition occurs.
Pressure Transducers
Two pressure transducers measure the pressure in the boom hoist cylinder. The resultant Total
Moment signal is processed to provide a continuous display of the load suspended below the point of
lift.
Operator Alarms
These alarms, when properly set by the operator, define the operating range. This is achieved by
means of minimum and maximum angle, maximum height, and/or maximum length. These alarms
can be programmed for each job site and allow the operator to work in a defined area.
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LMAP Display
TEST
SET
MAX
1
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12
2
3
4
Overload Warning – This red LED illuminates when you reach or exceed 100% of rated1.
capacity. It is accompanied by solid tone alarm and when maximum rated capacity is exceeded
will result in boom function lockout.
Approaching Overload Warning – This amber LED Illuminates when you reach or exceed 90%2.
Rated Capacity. It will be accompanied by a beeping alarm.
Parts of Line – Displays current number of parts of line in use.3.
Load on Hook – Displays the entire hook load weight under the head of the boom, including4.
cable, load block, load handling equipment, and weight of load hanging on hook.
Percent of Rated Capacity Meter - Shows the load as a percentage of rated capacity. As the5.
load increases, the meter level increases to represent the percentage of the rated capacity of
the crane.
Rated Capacity – Displays the rated capacity in the current configuration based on the crane6.
load capacity chart.
ATB Warning – Warns of a potential two-block condition with flashing LED and audible alarm.7.
Boom Length – Displays the current boom length in feet and tenths of a foot.8.
Boom Angle – Displays the current boom angle in degrees and tenths of a degree.9.
Load Radius – Displays the load radius from centerline of rotation.10.
Crane Setup – These keys are used in the setup process to configure the LMAP system to11.
match the current configuration of the crane.
Information Window – Displays crane setup and calibration information as well as warning12.
messages.
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TEST
SET
MAX
16 1713 14 15
19
18
20
Erected Jib – Enables the selection of the jib to be used on the boom. Selects extended or13.
retracted jib when crane is equipped with two stage jib.
Basket Operation – Enables the selection of the platform for man basket operation.14.
Outrigger Configuration – Enables the selection between full and mid span outriggers.15.
Stowed Jib – Enables the selection of the jib stowed on the boom. Also used to stow the16.
erected jib.
Winch Selection – Enables the selection of the winch if the crane is equipped with an optional17.
second winch (for models euipped with auxiliary winch only).
Alarm Cancel – Disables audible alarm. Holding down this key overrides function kick-out.18.
Test Button – Press and hold the test button to initiate a system self test and run diagnostics.19.
Operator Alarm/Set – Enables operator alarms. When an alarm has been set, the LED above20.
this button will illuminate yellow. mWARNING
YOU MUST USE THE CRANE SETUP MODE TO CORRECTLY SET THE LMAP SYSTEM FOR
PROPER OPERATION. THE LMAP SYSTEM SETUP MUST MATCH THE ACTUAL CONFIGURATION
OF THE CRANE SO THAT IT WILL INDICATE THE CORRECT HOOK LOAD AND LIFTING CAPACITY
OF THE CRANE.
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Operation
Power Up Self-Test
Immediately following electrical power up, or by manually pressing the TEST key, the system will
execute a self-test lasting for approximately eight seconds.
TEST
SET
MAX
TEST
During this time, the numerical display segments and bar graph segments are all turned on,
the audible alarm will sound, and alarm indicator lights and all other LED’s are illuminated. The
information window will display the crane model, rating chart number, and units of measure for length
and load.
NOTE At the end of the self-test, the information window will display “CHECK CONFIGURATION
BEFORE YOU CONTINUE”. Press any key to continue, and then verify the setup of the
system to the current configuration of the crane.
Adjusting Brightness & Contrast
Immediately following self-test and the start up screen, the information window will display the
brightness and contrast control functions for two seconds.
TEST
SET
MAX
Press the key adjacent to either “LED Brightness Up” or “LED Brightness Down” to increase or
decrease the brightness of the LEDs on the display.
Press the key adjacent to either “Contrast Up” or “Contrast Down” to increase or decrease the
contrast level of the information window.
NOTE Brightness and contrast can be adjusted at any time during normal operation except
while operator alarms are being set.
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Stowing the Jib
The STOWED JIB key will select between stowed jib
or no stowed jib. The STOWED JIB key is also used to
stow the erected jib. For cranes that do not have jib
options, the message “No Other Stowed Jib Options”
will appear in the information window.
Erecting the Jib
The ERECTED JIB key will select the erected jib when
the stowed jib is selected. The available erected jib
options will be displayed in the information window.
NOTE If the ERECTED JIB key is pressed when
the LMAP System does not have a
stowed jib selected, the message
“There Is No Stowed Jib To Erect” will appear in the
information window.
Selecting the Platform
Pressing the platform key selects the platform for
man-basket operation and will Illuminate the LED that
is under the platform graphic.
NOTE When the platform for man-basket
operation is selected, winch functions
are disabled.
TEST
SET
MAX
INFORMATION
WINDOW
STOWED JIB
TEST
SET
MAX
INFORMATION
WINDOW
ERECTED JIB
TEST
SET
MAX
BASKET BASKET LED
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Setting the Parts of Line
Parts of line are set by pressing the up or down
arrow. The number of parts of line will appear in the
display next to the arrow. When an alternate winch is
selected, it is necessary to reset the parts of line for
the alternate winch.
Cancel Alarm Key
When an alarm condition occurs, the warning horn
can be silenced by pressing the CANCEL key. The
system will reactivate the warning horn when another
alarm condition occurs.
Reset Function Kick-Out
If the function kick-out is engaged due to an overload condition, press and hold the CANCEL key to
override. An audible beep will sound confirming the override. The override will remain active as long
as the CANCEL key is held down, once the CANCEL key is released the function kick-out will re-engage.
While in override for an overload condition, two-block protection WILL remain active.
If the function kick-out is engaged due to a two-block condition, press and hold the cancel key to
override. An audible beep will sound confirming the override. The override will remain active as long
as the CANCEL key is held down, once the CANCEL key is released the function kick-out will re-engage.
While in override for an two-block condition, overload protection WILL NOT be active.
mWARNING
WHEN THE RESET FUNCTION KICK-OUT OVERRIDE FUNCTION IS USED, THERE IS NO
PROTECTION FROM OVERLOAD OR TWO-BLOCK CONDITION.
TEST
SET
MAX
INFORMATION
WINDOW
PARTS OF LINE
TEST
SET
MAX
INFORMATION
WINDOW
CANCEL
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Operator Alarms mWARNING
ALL OPERATOR DEFINED ALARMS ARE WARNING DEVICES. ALL CRANE FUNCTIONS REMAIN
OPERATIONAL WHEN AN OPERATOR ALARM IS ACTIVE.
Accessing the Operator Alarms
Press the OPERATOR ALARM key to access the
operator alarms. The information window will show
the current status of the alarms. The following
operator alarms are available:
Minimum Boom Angle•
Maximum Boom Angle•
Maximum Boom Length•
Maximum Tip Height•
Each key acts as a toggle switch turning the alarm on or off if the alarm is off, press the appropriate
key to turn the alarm on. If the alarm is on, press the appropriate key to turn the alarm off.
Setting Minimum Boom Angle Alarm
Move the boom to the desired minimum angle. Press
the OPERATOR ALARM key to access the operator
alarm screen. Press the key adjacent to “Min Angle”
to set to the current position.
If the angle of the boom falls below the minimum
angle set, the red warning light will flash and the
audible alarm will sound.
Press the key adjacent to “Min Angle” again to turn of
the minimum boom angle alarm.
Setting Maximum Boom Angle Alarm
Move the boom to the desired maximum angle. Press the OPERATOR ALARM key to access the
operator alarm screen. Press the key adjacent to “Max Angle” to set the current position.
If the angle of the boom rises above the maximum angle set, the red warning light will flash and the
audible alarm will sound.
Press the key adjacent to “Max Angle” to turn off the maximum boom angle alarm.
TEST
SET
MAX
INFORMATION
WINDOW
OPERATOR
ALARMS
TEST
SET
MAX
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Setting Maximum Boom Length Alarm
Extend the boom to the desired maximum length.
Press the OPERATOR ALARM key to access the
operator alarm screen. Press the key adjacent to
“Max Length” to set to the current position.
If the length of the boom increases beyond the
maximum length set, the red warning light will flash
and the audible alarm will sound.
Press the key adjacent to “Max Length” again to turn
of the minimum boom angle alarm.
Setting Maximum Tip Height Alarm
Raise the boom to the desired maximum height. Press the OPERATOR ALARM key to access the
operator alarm screen. Press the key adjacent to “Max Height” to set to the current position.
If the tip of the boom goes beyond the maximum height set, the red warning light will flash and the
audible alarm will sound.
Press the key adjacent to “Max Height” again to turn of the minimum boom angle alarm.
Accessing Swing and Work Area Alarms
To access the swing and work area alarms from the
main working screen, press the OPERATOR ALARM
key twice. The information window will show the
current status of the swing and work area alarms.
Each of the four operator alarms are controlled by
keys adjacent to the text in the information window.
Each key operates as a toggle switch. If the alarm to
be set is off, pressing the corresponding key will turn
the alarm on. If the alarm to be set is on pressing the
corresponding key will turn the alarm off. When operator alarms are set, the light above the key will
be illuminated. Return to the main screen by pressing the OPERATOR ALARM key.
TEST
SET
MAX
TEST
SET
MAX
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Swing Alarms
Swing alarms define a working arc and an exclusion zone by two set points. The following diagram
illustrates the working arc and exclusion zone.
A left swing alarm is activated when swinging to•
the left.
A right swing alarm is activated when swinging•
to the right
In this example, the working arc is the smaller•
piece of the pie
A left swing alarm is activated when swinging to•
the left.
A right swing alarm is activated when swinging•
to the right
In this example, the working arc is the larger•
piece of the pie.
Setting the Swing Left and Swing Right Alarms (Normal Outriggers)
From the main working screen, press the
OPERATOR ALARM key twice.
EXCLUSION ZONE
WORKING
ARC
Left Swing
Right Swing
WORKING ARC
EXCLUSION
ZONE
Right Swing
Left Swing
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
FULL SPAN OUTRIGGERS
MAIN BOOM STOWED 31' JIB
Operator Alarm
Button
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Press the key adjacent to “Set Left and Right
Alarms?”.
To set a new swing area, you must first reset the
left and right points. Press the keys adjacent to
“Left Swing” and Right Swing” so they show “off”.
Rotate the boom to the left swing point and press
the key adjacent to “Left Swing”, then press the key
adjacent to “Next” to proceed.
Move the boom to the middle of the swing area and
press the key adjacent to “Set”.
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
SET LEFT AND RIGHT ALARMS? NEXT
SET WORKING AREA ALARM? NEXT
Set Left
And Right
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
LEFT SWING OFF RIGHT SWING OFF
SET MAX LEFT OR RIGHT SWING
CURRENT SWING ANGLE 0
EXIT
Reset Left
Swing
Reset Right
Swing
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
LEFT SWING 285 RIGHT SWING OFF
CURRENT SWING ANGLE 285
EXIT NEXT
Set Left
Swing Next
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
SWING TO THE MIDDLE OF SAFE AREA & STOP SET
CURRENT SWING ANGLE 0
EXIT
Set Middle
Swing
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Press the key adjacent to “Next” to proceed.
Rotate the boom to the right swing point and press
the key adjacent to “Off”.
Press the key adjacent to “Finish” to complete the
routine.
Enabling the Preset Exclusion Zones (Models Equipped with Short-Span Outriggers)
From the main working screen, press the
OPERATOR ALARM key twice.
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
CURRENT SWING ANGLE 0
EXIT NEXT
Next
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
SWING RIGHT AND SET RIGHT POINT 0FF
CURRENT SWING ANGLE 77
EXIT
Set Right
Point
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
Set Right
Point
SWING RIGHT AND SET RIGHT POINT 77°
FINISH
CURRENT SWING ANGLE 77
EXIT
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
FULL SPAN OUTRIGGERS
MAIN BOOM STOWED 31' JIB
Operator Alarm
Button
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Press the key adjacent to “Swing Alarms”.
Press the key adjacent to “Preset Working Area”.
Press the key adjacent to one of the four
predefined exclusion zones: Front, Rear, Curbside,
or Streetside.
SELECTION EXCLUSION ZONE
Front 270° – 90°
Rear 90° – 270°
Curbside 0° – 180°
Streetside 180° – 0°
FRONT - 0°
REAR - 180°
CURBSIDE - 90°STREETSIDE - 270°
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
SWING ALARMS
WORKING AREA ALARM
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
PRESET WORKING AREA
SET WORKING AREA MANUALLY
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
CURBSIDE
STREETSIDE
FRONT SET WORKING AREA
REAR
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For example, selecting “Front” will set the
working area from 270° through 90° and set
the exclusion zone as shown in the illustration.
Confirm your selection by pressing the key adjacent
to “Yes”. This will cancel all existing swing alarms
including manually set alarms.
To cancel the preset alarms, press the OPERATOR ALARM key twice, then press the key adjacent to
“Swing Alarms”, then press the key adjacent to “Preset Working Area”.
The current preset swing alarm will be blinking. Press the key adjacent to the blinking swing alarm
to disable the existing exclusion zone. As well, selecting a different exclusion zone will disable the
previous exclusion zone and enable the new exclusion zone.
Setting the Swing Left and Swing Right Alarms (Models Equipped with Short-Span Outriggers)
From the main working screen, press the
OPERATOR ALARM key twice.
90°270°
WORKING AREA
EXCLUSION ZONE
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
YES
NO
THIS ALARM WILL CANCEL ALL EXISTING
ALARMS
DO YOU WISH TO PROCEED?
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
FULL SPAN OUTRIGGERS
MAIN BOOM STOWED 31' JIB
Operator Alarm
Button
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Press the key adjacent to “Swing Alarms”.
Press the key adjacent to “Set Working Area
Manually”.
To set a new swing area, you must first reset the
left and right points. Press the keys adjacent to
“Left Swing” and Right Swing” so they show “off”.
Rotate the boom to the left swing point and press
the key adjacent to “Left Swing”, then press the key
adjacent to “Next” to proceed.
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
SWING ALARMS
WORKING AREA ALARM
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
PRESET WORKING AREA
SET WORKING AREA MANUALLY
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
LEFT SWING OFF RIGHT SWING OFF
SET MAX LEFT OR RIGHT SWING
CURRENT SWING ANGLE 0
EXIT
Reset Left
Swing
Reset Right
Swing
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
LEFT SWING 285 RIGHT SWING OFF
CURRENT SWING ANGLE 285
EXIT NEXT
Set Left
Swing Next
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Move the boom to the middle of the swing area and
press the key adjacent to “Set”.
Press the key adjacent to “Next” to proceed.
Rotate the boom to the right swing point and press
the key adjacent to “Off”.
Press the key adjacent to “Finish” to complete the
routine.
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
SWING TO THE MIDDLE OF SAFE AREA & STOP SET
CURRENT SWING ANGLE 0
EXIT
Set Middle
Swing
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
CURRENT SWING ANGLE 0
EXIT NEXT
Next
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
SWING RIGHT AND SET RIGHT POINT 0FF
CURRENT SWING ANGLE 77
EXIT
Set Right
Point
MAX
TEST
SET
12,900
1
31.0
77.5
5.3
1,000
Set Right
Point
SWING RIGHT AND SET RIGHT POINT 77°
FINISH
CURRENT SWING ANGLE 77
EXIT
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