GREER Company Microguard 414 User manual

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MICROGUARD
MICROGUARDMICROGUARD
MICROGUARD

414
414414
414
RATED CAPACITY INDICATOR (RCI)
SYSTEM
SYSTEMSYSTEM
SYSTEM
LATTICE BOOM CRANES
LATTICE BOOM CRANESLATTICE BOOM CRANES
LATTICE BOOM CRANES
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY
HORIZONTAL DISPLAYHORIZONTAL DISPLAY
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY
CLYDE M4190
CLYDE M4190CLYDE M4190
CLYDE M4190
BARGE MOUNT
BARGE MOUNTBARGE MOUNT
BARGE MOUNT
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OPERATOR'S MANUALOPERATOR'S MANUAL
OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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WARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
The MicroGuard414 Rated Capacity Indicator System (RCI) for
Lattice Boom Cranes – Horizontal Display – Clyde M4190
Barge Mount is designed to aid the fully trained and experienced
crane operator in safe crane operation. This System may not be
used as a substitute for the usual safety practices and
precautions required for the safe setup and operation of cranes.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL WARNING................................................................................................................................... 2
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................. 4
THE DISPLAY – UPPER LEFT........................................................................................................5
THE DISPLAY – UPPER/LOWER RIGHT ....................................................................................... 6
PUSH BUTTONS – LAMPS – ICONS ..................................................................................................... 7-10
THE DISPLAY – LEFT .................................................................................................................. 7-8
THE DISPLAY – UPPER RIGHT ..................................................................................................... 9
THE DISPLAY – LOWER RIGHT .................................................................................................. 10
SYSTEM OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 11
CONFIGURATION SELECTION............................................................................................................ 12-13
CRANE SETUP.............................................................................................................................. 12
DUAL USE PUSH BUTTONS ........................................................................................................ 12
OPERATOR SETTABLE ALARMS........................................................................................................ 14-17
SETTING ALARMS – METHOD ............................................................................................... 15-16
SETTING ALARMS – EXAMPLES A-C .................................................................................... 16-17
CANCELING ALARMS................................................................................................................... 18
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS.......................................................................................................................... 19
SYSTEM CHECKS......................................................................................................................... 20
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................ 20

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The MicroGuard®414 Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) System for lattice boom cranes is intended to aid
the crane operator in efficient crane operation by continuously monitoring the load and warning the
operator of an approaching overload or Two-Block condition. Monitoring crane functions is accomplished
with the use of highly accurate sensors that continuously compare the load suspended below the boom
head with a copy of the crane capacity chart stored in the computer memory. When an approaching
overload or Two-Block condition is sensed by the system, audible and visual alarms activate. This
System can also be configured to cause cessation of boom movement – winch up, boom down, and
extend out (function kick-out).
The MicroGuard®414 Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) System for lattice boom cranes is used with the
MicroGuard®Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) 414 Display.
The MicroGuard®414 System provides the operator with a continuous display of:
♦Rated Capacity
♦Actual Load
♦Percentage of Rated Capacity
♦Radius of the Load
♦Angle of the Main Boom
♦Working Area (if applicable)
♦Crane Configuration
Use of alternate display push buttons provide the operator with:
♦Length of the Main Boom.
♦Height of the Boom Head.
On-screen messages relate to various
alarms that may occur during normal
operation of the system. These
messages are displayed in the left and
upper right displays. The lower right
display provides information about the
currently selected crane configuration.

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THE DISPLAY
THE DISPLAYTHE DISPLAY
THE DISPLAY –
––
– UPPER
UPPERUPPER
UPPER LEFT
LEFTLEFT
LEFT
MAXMUM RATED CAPACITY (1)
is the maximum permitted capacity of the
crane. This value, which appears digitally in
the left display, is derived from a copy of the
crane's capacity chart stored in the memory
of the computer.
MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY is the
reference capacity for any lifting operation
and is dependent on the crane configuration
currently selected. The currently selected
configuration must be the same as the actual
configuration. The current selection may be
viewed in the lower right display. The crane
configuration determines the section of the
capacity chart used as the capacity
reference. If the MAXIMUM RATED
CAPACITY is limited by parts-of-line, the
DISPLAYED MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY
is the ROPE CAPACITY and the message, ROPE LIMIT will appear in the information area (4).
The BAR GRAPH (2) is an analog BAR GRAPH that shows the amount of crane capacity being used
and the rate at which an overload is being approached. This BAR GRAPH in conjunction with the 100%
capacity marker visually indicates when an overload point is reached.
PERCENT OF RATED CAPACITY (3) is shown as a digital read out in which Actual Load appears as
a percentage of Maximum Rated Capacity. For percentages less than 100%, the read out will be at the
right side of the bar graph. For percentages over 87%, the display will move to the center of the bar graph
to make space for the leading edge of the bar graph.
The INFORMATION AREA (4) provides the operator with a visual indicator of the various alarms that
may occur during normal operation of the system. For example, PRE-ALARM, OVERLOAD, ATB ALARM,
or ROPE LIMIT.
ACTUAL LOAD (5) is a digital display that shows the total load suspended below the boom or jib head.
It includes the load, slings, pins, or tackle used to secure the load, and the hook block. Using the
STOWED DEDUCT button, the operator can "tare out” the slings and hook (see page 9).
INFORM ATION
TEST
W
MAX
W
100%
MicroG uard 424
VIEW SET CLEAR DOW N UP
CO N TRASTOPERATOR ALARM S
1
2
3
4
5
5.82
3.46
60%
ATB ALARM

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ERECTED
TARE
THE DISPLAY
THE DISPLAYTHE DISPLAY
THE DISPLAY –
––
– UPPER/LOWER R
UPPER/LOWER RUPPER/LOWER R
UPPER/LOWER RI
II
IGHT
GHTGHT
GHT
Refer to the illustration below.
RADIUS/HEIGHT (1) gives a continuous indication of the radius of the load, which is the horizontal
distance from the centerline of rotation to the centerline of the hook. When the Radius/Height push button
is pressed, the display will give a momentary read
out of the height of the boom head above ground
level, i.e. the vertical distance from the ground to
the boom/jib head. Information about height is
only displayed while the Radius/Height push
button is pressed and held.
PARTS-OF-LINE (2) shows the parts-of-line
currently selected. If the parts-of-line selected has
a lower safe working strength than the actual
capacity, the MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY
display will show the reduced capacity and the
message, "ROPE LIMIT" will be displayed in the
information area.
WINCH IN USE (3) indicates the selected
winch. "M" = MAIN, "A" = AUXILIARY,
"F" = FRONT, and "R" = REAR.
ANGLE/LENGTH (4) gives a continuous
indication of the angle of the main boom relative to its horizontal position. When the angle/length push
button is pressed and held, the display will give a momentary read out of the length of the Main Boom
from the boom foot pin to the shaft of the head machinery. Information about length is only displayed while
the Angle/Length push button is pressed and held.
THE BARGE MOUNT SELECTION (6) shown in the lower left of the upper right display is
determined by the current duty selection.
THE LIFTING POINT-150 FT FROM MAIN BOOM CONFIGURATION (7) is continuously
displayed on the upper line of the lower display.
The WORKING AREA (5) is in the lower right section of the upper right display. Descriptions conform
to the current configuration selected and to the swing position of the crane upper. On this crane, it will only
display 360°(AS SHOWN).
CRANE
SET UP
STOWED
DEDUCT
WOR K I N G
AREA DEDUCT
SELECT
57.2 8F49.1
360°
BARGE MOUNT
LIFTING POINT
1
2
3
4
5 6
7150 FT MAIN BOOM
TARE

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W
TEST
W
MAX
100%
INFORMATION
LEFT DISPLAY
8
7
3
5
2
14
6
VIEW SET CLEAR DOWN UP
910 11 12 13
PUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONS
PUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONSPUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONS
PUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONS
THE DISPLAY -- LEFT
THE DISPLAY -- LEFTTHE DISPLAY -- LEFT
THE DISPLAY -- LEFT
Please refer to the callouts for the push
buttons in the illustration shown.
TEST
TESTTEST
TEST (1) initiates a System self-test and also
used to display fault codes.
CANCEL ALARM
CANCEL ALARMCANCEL ALARM
CANCEL ALARM (2) silences the audible
alarm when the alarm has occurred as a result of
an Overload, an Anti Two-Block alarm or an
Operator Settable alarm. This button is also
used to reset the function kick-out relay when it is
necessary to by-pass function kick-out.
The AMBER
AMBERAMBER
AMBER PRE
PREPRE
PRE-
--
-ALARM
ALARMALARM
ALARM (3)
(3)(3)
(3) icon illuminates at a pre-set value of 90% of Maximum Rated Capacity
and provides a visual indication of an approach to an overload.
The OVERLOAD INDICATOR (RED)
OVERLOAD INDICATOR (RED)OVERLOAD INDICATOR (RED)
OVERLOAD INDICATOR (RED) (4) icon illuminates at a pre-set value of 100% of Maximum
Rated Capacity and provides a visual indication of Maximum Allowed Load. It will also illuminate whenever
an Anti Two-Block alarm occurs, a wire rope limit is exceeded, or an operator settable alarm has been
reached or exceeded. When the crane is equipped with function kick-out, this indicator will illuminate
simultaneously for Overload, Wire Rope Limit, or an Anti Two-Block condition. Function kick-out will not
occur when exceeding an operator set alarm.
The BA
BABA
BAR GRAPH
R GRAPHR GRAPH
R GRAPH (5) is a part of the analog bar graph in the left display. The bar graph indicates the
crane capacity being used and the rate at which an overload is being approached. The leading edge of the
bar graph aligns with three colored bands in the bar graph indicator. Red indicates an overload. Between
the red and amber is a black notch that indicates 100% of rated capacity. The 100% RATED CAPACITY
INDICATOR is above the bar graph in the left display and marks the point at which 100% of the rated
capacity of the crane has been reached. When the value of 100% has been reached, it corresponds to the
Maximum Rated Capacity in the left display.
The INFORMATION AREA
INFORMATION AREAINFORMATION AREA
INFORMATION AREA (6) provides the operator with a visual indication of the various alarms that
may occur during normal operation of the system. Such data will appear in the line above the letters,
“INFORMATION.”
The ACTUAL LOAD ICON
ACTUAL LOAD ICONACTUAL LOAD ICON
ACTUAL LOAD ICON (7) indicates the area of the display showing the total load suspended
below the boom, fly, or jib head. It includes the load, any slings, pins, or tackle used to secure the load and
the weight of the hook block. The system will allow the operator to "tare out” the weight of slings and hook
(see page 9).
The MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY ICON
MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY ICONMAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY ICON
MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY ICON (8) indicates the area of the left display that gives a read
out of maximum rated capacity for the currently selected configuration.

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W
TEST
W
MAX
100%
INFORMATION
LEFT DISPLAY
8
7
3
5
2
14
6
VIEW SET CLEAR DOWN UP
910 11 12 13
PUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONS
PUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONSPUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONS
PUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONS
THE DISPLAY
THE DISPLAYTHE DISPLAY
THE DISPLAY -- LEFT
-- LEFT-- LEFT
-- LEFT continued
SETTING THE OPERATOR ALARMS
Please refer to the push button callouts in the above illustration.
VIEW (
((
(9)
))
)starts the operator alarm routine and permits viewing of the current alarm settings.
SET (
((
(10) creates a new alarm setting.
CLEAR (
((
(11) clears a current alarm.
CONTRAST (DOWN) (12) decreases the display contrast.
CONTRAST (UP) (13) increases the display contrast.

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CRANE
SET UP
WORKING
AREA
STOWED
1
23
4
5
6
7
UPPER RIGHT DISPLAY
DEDUCT
PUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONS
PUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONSPUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONS
PUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONS
THE DISPLAY
THE DISPLAYTHE DISPLAY
THE DISPLAY -- UPPER RIGHT
UPPER RIGHTUPPER RIGHT
UPPER RIGHT
RADIUS/HEIGHT
RADIUS/HEIGHTRADIUS/HEIGHT
RADIUS/HEIGHT shows the
current radius and height. Height is
displayed only when the push button
is pressed and held.When the push
button is not pressed, the read out
is always shown as the radius of
the load.
PARTS
PARTSPARTS
PARTS-
--
-OF
OFOF
OF-
--
-LINE
LINELINE
LINE (20) is used to
view the current parts-of-line and to
select the parts-of-line in use on the
selected winch.
WINCH (
WINCH (WINCH (
WINCH (3)
3)3)
3) identifies the winch
currently selected. This button is
used to alternate between the front
and rear winch. When switching between winches, the parts-of-line previously selected and recorded for
each winch will be displayed whenever a particular winch is selected.
ANGLE/LENGTH
ANGLE/LENGTHANGLE/LENGTH
ANGLE/LENGTH (4) provides a read out of angle or length. Length is displayed only when the push
button is pressed and held. When the push button is not pressed, the read out is always shown as the
Angle of the main boom.
WORKING AREA
WORKING AREAWORKING AREA
WORKING AREA (5
55
5) receives and displays messages. Messages received in this area will conform to
the current duty selection and the swing position of the crane upper for cranes with swing and multiple
working swing areas.
TARE (6)
TARE (6)TARE (6)
TARE (6) extracts or "tares out" the weight of hook and slings. When pushed, this button will show the
actual weight of the load being lifted without the weight of the hooks and slings..
TO SET
TO SETTO SET
TO SET TARE
TARETARE
TARE With the hook and slings lifted, press & hold the TARE button (6) for three seconds. The
display console will then beep and "zero" the actual load display. The TARE lamp will then illuminate to
indicate that a tare has been set.
TO CLEAR TARE
TO CLEAR TARETO CLEAR TARE
TO CLEAR TARE Press the TARE button. The display console will immediately beep, the actual load
display will show the total weight below the boom head, and the TARE lamp will be off.
CRANE SETUP (7)
CRANE SETUP (7)CRANE SETUP (7)
CRANE SETUP (7) indicates the area of the display that provides a read out of the selected
configuration. This icon is also a push button used to start the selection of the crane configuration.
TARE

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PUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONS
PUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONSPUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONS
PUSH BUTTONS -- LAMPS -- ICONS
THE DISPLAY -- LOWER RIGHT
THE DISPLAY -- LOWER RIGHTTHE DISPLAY -- LOWER RIGHT
THE DISPLAY -- LOWER RIGHT
Please refer to the following callouts in the illustration above.
The DEDUCT INDICATOR (2)
DEDUCT INDICATOR (2)DEDUCT INDICATOR (2)
DEDUCT INDICATOR (2) is an amber lamp that indicates erected deducts. When a deduct is
selected, the lamp will illuminate to warn the operator that a deduct has been applied to the allowed load.
The deduct function only applies to cranes that have boom attachments.
TARE
TARETARE
TARE (3)
(3)(3)
(3) is an amber lamp that illuminates when the actual load value displayed has been "tared" out
(page 9).
SELECT
SELECTSELECT
SELECT (5)
(5)(5)
(5) is a push button used to terminate all selection and calibration routines.
RIGHT AND LEFT ARROWS
RIGHT AND LEFT ARROWSRIGHT AND LEFT ARROWS
RIGHT AND LEFT ARROWS (
((
(6 &7)
6 &7)6 &7)
6 &7) are push buttons used in calibration routines.
UP/DOWN ARROWS
UP/DOWN ARROWSUP/DOWN ARROWS
UP/DOWN ARROWS 1 & 4
1 & 41 & 4
1 & 4
are push buttons used for scrolling.
DEDUCT
ERECTED STOWED
SELECT
1
23
4
5
67
LOWER RIGHT DISPLAY
TARE