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SceneControl 100
Motorized Rigging Control System
Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents Spread/Page
Introduction ......................................................................................... 1
System Overview................................................................................. 2
System Components........................................................................... 2
EMERGENCY STOP SYSTEM............................................................................ 2
MOTOR STARTERS............................................................................................ 2
LIMIT SWITCHES................................................................................................ 3
End-of-travel limits............................................................................................ 3
Limit switch types ............................................................................................. 3
WALL-MOUNT CONTROL STATION.................................................................. 3
PORTABLE CONTROL PENDANT ..................................................................... 4
System Operation................................................................................ 5
BASE SCREEN – MULTIPLE WINCH SYSTEMS............................................... 5
WINCH BASE SCREEN....................................................................................... 5
WINCH OPERATION- DIRECT CONTROL ..................................................... 6
WINCH OPERATION- TARGET CONTROL.................................................... 7
RECORDING PRESETS...................................................................................... 7
STATUS PAGE.................................................................................................... 8
PARAMETER PAGE............................................................................................ 9
LOAD SENSE PARAMETERS PAGE................................................................ 10
Load Learning................................................................................................. 11
SYSTEM PRESETS PAGE................................................................................ 12
SYSTEM PRESETS RECORD PAGE ............................................................... 13
Appendix I: Troubleshooting ........................................................... 13

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Introduction
The SceneControl 100 Motorized Rigging control system offers flexible control of fixed or variable-speed rigging
winches. It uses a touchscreen operator interface, and offers simple modes of operation for rapid, easy use. A
number of powerful features provide great flexibility of operation.
The control system is designed to enable the safe operation of the motorized equipment. It is crucial that, before
operating any stage equipment, all operators should be given the necessary training and should then work only
under the direction of qualified supervisors. Stage equipment can be hazardous when improperly operated and
maintained.
While there are a number of principles that guide the safe operation of rigging equipment, there is one that will be
reiterated throughout this manual:
WATCH THE PIECE!
Whenever a set is being moved by the motorized rigging system, make sure that the operator can see the entire
piece throughout its path of travel. If the operator cannot see the entire piece, or the entire path, then spotters
must be positioned to supplement the operator's view. All spotters must be in clear and reliable communication
with the operator throughout the move. This is the level of vigilance that is necessary to safely operate rigging
equipment. Whenever you see the words “WATCH THE PIECE!” take a second to make sure you are paying
attention to the important stuff - the moving iron, not the flashing pixels!
While the information in this manual will not cover all possible situations (nor, due to the nature of theatre, could
such instructions be possibly written), it is intended to provide a guide to the safe and efficient operation of the
furnished stage equipment and its routine maintenance. No manual can replace constant vigilance and common
sense.
A routine maintenance schedule should be established and followed and appropriate records should be
maintained.
•Learn the feel, sound, and even the smell of your equipment so that you will immediately sense when
something is not correct.
•Study the capacities and capabilities of each system and its components.
•Thoroughly learn and practice the proper operating procedures.
•Before operating any equipment, inspect the machinery area, examine the equipment, and look for any
existing conditions which may affect proper operation or which could be affected by its operation. For
example, is anything fouling the equipment or in the path of its intended travel?
Further, any problem noticed during setup or operation of the stage equipment should be corrected
IMMEDIATELY. Someone’s life could be at stake. We suggest that emergency procedures be established in
case of fire or injury and that periodic drills be held.
In addition to routine maintenance, we strongly recommend that a qualified rigging firm be engaged to perform
periodic inspections and to correct any deficiencies discovered. These firms have personnel who are trained to
spot present hazards and many “potential” hazards. Routine maintenance also prolongs the useful life of
equipment and keeps it operating at peak efficiency for the quietest possible operation and so that less effort is
required on the part of the operator.
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System Overview
The system includes a touch-screen control station, (which may be a fixed-position wall-mount or a portable
pendant), motorized winches, each with limit switches and encoder, and electronic motor controls. The system
permits the operator to specify the winch target. In variable-speed applications, the operator may also specify the
winch operating speed, acceleration time, and deceleration time. These parameters may be entered "on the fly",
or may be recorded as Presets, for later playback.
CONTROL SYSTEM
Each winch motor is connected to its electronic motor controls. These connections include wiring to the motor,
motor brake, winch limit switch, and motor encoder. The electronic motor controls for each winch may be housed
in an individual starter cabinet, or grouped together with others in motor control center cabinets (MCC's).
The electronic motor controls are connected through network wiring to a logic cabinet, which houses the
programmable logic controller (PLC). The PLC is a dedicated-purpose industrial computer. The PLC gathers
data from the electronic motor controls and issues commands to them. The logic cabinet also contains power
supply for the system power and emergency stop system. In fixed-position wall-mount systems, the system
control panel is located on the face of the logic cabinet. In systems operated through a portable control pendant,
the control pendant receptacle may be located on the logic cabinet, or at a remote location.
System Components
EMERGENCY STOP SYSTEM
The Emergency Stop system is operated through latching mushroom-head Emergency Stop buttons in the control
system. These are located as required throughout the performance space. The E-stop buttons are joined in a
series loop; pushing any of the buttons will break the loop, and signal an emergency stop condition.
Pressing an E-stop button will immediately stop all motors in the system, by turning off the control power to each
winch starter. Pressing the emergency stop button will also signal the PLC that an emergency stop condition
exists. The Emergency Stop buttons latch when pressed; to release a non-illuminated E-stop button, turn the
button one-quarter turn clockwise (as indicated by arrows on the button) and allow the button to pop out.
MOTOR STARTERS
Each winch axis includes a starter, which contains circuit protection and electronic motor control devices. In
variable-speed winches, each starter includes a vector inverter drive, which takes in data from the motor encoder
and winch limit switches, provides motor power and brake release signals, and communicates with the
programmable logic controller. The vector inverter drive incorporates motor protection functions, including
overload sensing, and provides fault status information. Fixed-speed starters include a remote I/O system and
reversing starter with circuit and motor overload protection.

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LIMIT SWITCHES
End-of-travel limits
Each axis is equipped with end-of-travel limit switches. End-of-travel limits are classified by their function, either
as normal limits, or overtravel limits. The normal limits stop motion in the selected direction, but permit motion in
the opposite direction. Each normal limit is backed up by an overtravel (or ultimate) limit; striking an overtravel
limit will cause the starter control power be cut off, preventing all motion of the winch. This is not a normal
situation, and a careful inspection of the winch must be conducted to determine the reason an overtravel limit
switch was activated. A maintenance procedure is required to clear this condition.
Both normal limits and overtravel limits are tied into the system control in all modes of operation, whether
operating from the main control system or from the maintenance controls on the motor control cabinet.
Limit switch types
Limit switch functions can be accomplished either with direct-struck limit switches, or with rotary limit switches.
Rotary limit switches are mechanically coupled to the winch drive mechanism. Each rotary limit switch has four
elements (up overtravel, up, down, and down overtravel). Direct-struck limit switches are struck by a piece of the
driven mechanism (e.g. a moving drum flange, or a cam mounted on the counterweight arbor, cable clew, or lift
guide).
WALL-MOUNT CONTROL STATION
The SceneControl 100 wall-mount Control Station is the main control point for the motorized rigging system. It
contains the following controls:
POWER keyswitch - Used to turn the control
system power on or off. Key can only be
removed when switch in the off position.
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lay screen.
EMERGENCY STOP - red latching mushroom-
head button– pushed in to initiate an emergency
stop condition, pulled out to release and enable
normal system operation.
UP, DOWN, and GO TARGET buttons -
momentary-action buttons which are pushed
and held to execute an action, previously
selected on the disp
SPEED - spring-return-to-center joystick control,
used to speed up or slow down the execution of
an action (variable-speed systems only).
DISPLAY - the touchscreen display contains the
control selections and status displays to operate
the system. Following sections of this manual
detail operation of the system through the use of
the display screen pages.

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PORTABLE CONTROL PENDANT
Some SceneControl 100 systems use a portable control pendant as either the main controller or as an auxiliary
control point. The pendant is equipped with a cable (usually 10m or 30’ long, but optionally as much as 25m
long). This cable is plugged into designated pendant receptacles.
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e and maintain motion; releasing
the E-
these
ges are attached to a latching mechanism; pulling on the plug by any other part will not release the latch.
The features and controls of the portable control
pendant are as follows:
1. Rotary operator
2. Emergency Stop button
3. Liquid Crystal Display (5.7” diag.
touchscreen)
4. Membrane type function keys
5. Keyswitch operator
The screens on the LCD display will be the
same, whether the controller is a wall-mount
station or a portable control pendant. Function keys on the left of the screen are used to control motion, rather
than the panel-mounted pushbuttons. The upper left button is GO UP, the button immediately below that is GO
DOWN, and the bottom button on the left side is GO TARGET. These button operate in Deadman mode, just like
the panel-mounted pushbuttons; the buttons must be pushed and held to initiat
the button will cause the move to stop.
In systems where there are both a wall-mount and a pendant station, the pendant will take priority. While the
pendant is plugged in, the pushbuttons on the wall-mount station are disabled, and will not operate until the
pendant is unplugged. While the pendant is plugged in, its Emergency Stop button is part of the E-stop system;
the pendant E-stop button must be released to allow motion of any axis. When the pendant is unplugged,
stop circuit is automatically shunted past that receptacle, so that the rest of the system is operational.
Pendant plugs have a red coding dot on them to indicate the proper orientation of the plug. While facing the front
of the receptacle station, hold the plug with the dot facing you, and insert the plug directly, without twisting. To
remove the plug from the receptacle, grasp the plug by the knurled ridges, and pull the plug straight out –
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System Operation
BASE SCREEN – MULTIPLE WINCH SYSTEMS The Scenecontrol 100 can be used to operate
multiple winches from a single control station. In
multiple winch systems the first screen that
appears on power-up is a winch selection
screen.
An area at the top right of this screen will be
green and display the message ESTOP OK if
the emergency stop system is healthy. This
area will turn red, and the legend ESTOP
FAULT will appear when there is an emergency
stop condition. The touchbuttons in the left
column of this screen may be used to select the
desired machine for operation. Touching one of
the selection buttons calls up the base page for
that winch. The winch may then be operated as
explained in the following sections of this
manual. In systems equipped with load sensing, an indicator to the right of each winch selection touchbutton
to control only one winch, then that winch’s base page will appear on power-up, as no
T if
en. The fields below
set batten
the ENTER key on the keypad, the new value will be transferred to the TARGET field, and the keypad will close.
shows whether load sensing is on or off for that winch.
The function of the SYSTEM PRESET PAGE button is covered in a later section of this manual. If the
Scenecontrol 100 is set up
selection page is needed.
WINCH BASE SCREEN Each winch controlled by the system has a
base screen associated with it. An area at the
top right corner of the screen will be green and
display the legend ESTOP OK if the
emergency stop system is healthy, or will turn
red and display the message ESTOP FAUL
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an emergency stop button has been pressed.
The name of the selected set will appear in the
upper center of the scre
this label are as follows:
POS (ft): Set position field. The position field
displays the current position of the
(in decimal feet above the stage floor).
TRGT (ft): Set target field. When the base
screen opens up, the current position will also be displayed in the target field. To designate a new target, touch
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SPEED (FPM): Set speed field (Variable-speed systems only) When the base screen opens up, the default speed
will appear in the SPEED field. The speed is expressed in feet per minute. To designate a new speed value,
touch the SPEED numeric field. A numeric keypad will open; use it to key in a new numeric target. When you
touch the ENTER key on the keypad, the new value will be transferred to the SPEED field, and the keypad will
close.
LOAD (#): Winch load field (Systems equipped with load sensing only). This field displays the total load imposed
on the winch headblock, in pounds.
DEFAULT VALUES: There are four touchbuttons at the right of the screen that can be used to load values with a
single touch. The SUL button will load the Soft Upper Limit into the target field. The SLL button will load the Soft
Lower Limit into the target field. The POS AS TRGT button will load the current position into the TARGET field.
The DFLT SPD will load the default speed into the speed field (variable-speed systems only).
PRESET SELECTION: The touchbuttons at the left of the screen (P-1 through P-8) are used to loads presets.
When a preset button is touched, the associated description will appear in the PRESET COMMENT area at the
top of the screen. The target and speed values for this preset will appear in the TARGET and SPEED fields.
SCREEN JUMPS: The buttons at the bottom of the screen (PRESET RECORD, PARAM PAGE, STATUS PAGE)
provide "jumps" to other screens and procedures in the control system. These are detailed in other sections of
this manual. Multiple winch system will also have a BASE PAGE button, which is used to return to the winch
selection page.
WINCH OPERATION- DIRECT CONTROL
When a winch base screen is opened up, the current position is displayed in the POSITION and TARGET fields,
and the default speed is displayed in the SPEED field (variable-speed winches only). To run the winch up or
down from this point, push and hold the GO UP or GO DOWN button on the control station. The winch will
accelerate to the default speed and travel until the GO button is released, or until the winch reaches its Soft Upper
or Soft Lower Limit. To alter the speed of a variable-speed winch during operation, move the speed control
joystick handle - moving the joystick up will increase the speed proportionate to the degree of joystick movement;
moving it down will decrease the speed proportionately. Fixed-speed units will only operate at their designated
speed.
If a different speed is required for the entire move, enter the new speed prior to pushing the GO UP or GO DOWN
button. To designate a new speed value, touch the SPEED numeric field. A numeric keypad will open; use it to
key in a new numeric target. When you touch the ENTER key on the keypad, the new value will be transferred to
the SPEED field, and the keypad will close. Once this value is entered, run the set directly as described above.
NOTE: Operation of all machinery controlled by this system uses a form of "Deadman" operation. In this type of
operation, the operator must push and hold a button to run a set, and release the button to stop. This is done to
assure that the operator may not initiate a move and then leave the operator station while the move is in progress.
WARNING: Never move a unit which you, the operator, do not have in direct view. Damage or injury may occur if
a unit is moved without first checking that the unit is clear to move. If you cannot maintain a clear view of the unit
throughout the move, arrange to have spotters located where they can see it, and be sure to have a reliable way
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WINCH OPERATION- TARGET CONTROL
There are several ways to designate a target for winch operation. First is to enter the target directly. To do this,
touch the TARGET field. A numeric keypad will open: use it to key in a new numeric target. When you touch the
ENTER key on the keypad, the new value will be transferred to the TARGET field, and the keypad will close.
A pre-recorded target may also be loaded into the TARGET field by touching the SUL (Soft Upper Limit), SLL
(Soft Lower Limit), POS AS TRGT (Position as Target) or one of the Preset buttons (P-1 through P-8).
Once a target has been designated, the winch may be run to that target by pushing and holding the GO TARGET
button on the control station. The winch will accelerate to the designated speed and travel until it reaches the
target. If the GO TARGET button is released before the winch reaches the target, the winch will decelerate to a
stop at that point in its travel. The speed of variable-speed winches may be varied by using the joystick, as
described under Direct Control, above. Fixed-speed units will only operate at their designated speed.
RECORDING PRESETS
It is possible to record up to eight presets per winch on the system. A preset consists of a comment, and a target
and a speed. For fixed-speed winches, a preset consists of a comment and target (no speed). To record a
preset, first designate the desired target and speed on the motor base screen, as described in the previous
section. Next, open the Preset Record screen by touching the PRESET RECORD touchbutton on the winch base
screen. Preset recording is a password-protected function. If a password is not currently active, the login screen
will pop up, prompting you to enter a user name and password using the on-screen keyboard.
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To enter the user name, touch the user name
field; an alphanumeric keypad will appear. Use
this to key in the appropriate user name, then
press the ENTER (<-) key on the keypad.
Follow the same procedure in the password
field to enter the password.
When these have been successfully entered,
verify that the desired target and speed values
are still in place, then touch the PRESET
RECORD button to open the winch preset
record screen.
Once on this page, the preset number is set
to zero, and the legend NOT A VALID
PRESET NMBR appears in the top center of
the screen. Enter a preset number (1-8) by touching the ENTER PRESET NUMBER numeric field. A keypad will
open on the screen; touch the desired number (1-8) and then touch the ENTER key to return to the preset record
screen.
Touchscreen display winch preset record screen
Once the desired preset number has been selected, enter a comment describing the preset by touching the
ENTER PRESET COMMENT data field. An alphanumeric keypad will appear; use it to key in the comment,
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Verify that the preset number, description, target and speed are all correct. Once this is done, touch the PRESS
TO RECORD button. The prompt “ARE YOU SURE?” will appear, along with YES and NO buttons. Press the
YES button to save the preset, or the NO button to stop the save process.
The username and password will automatically log off after five minutes, to prevent unauthorized use. Touch the
BASE PAGE button at any time to return to the winch base page.
STATUS PAGE
Touching the STATUS PAGE button on the winch base screen will open the status screen. This screen contains
indicators and displays to show the status of the winch and its associated inverter drive. The indicators on the left
and center of the screen are as follows:
MOTOR TURNING: Green if the motor is in
motion, grey if it is not moving
DRIVE READY: Green if there is power to the
drive, grey if the drive is not powered.
REFERENCED: Green if the drive is
referenced (ready to operate), grey if it is not
referenced.
AT TRGT POS: Green if the winch is at its
target position, grey if it is not at target.
BRAKE RELEASED: Green when the motor
brake is released (winch in motion), grey when
it is applied (winch stopped).
UP LIMIT: Red when the winch is on the up
limit switch, green if it is not on the limit
DOWN LIMIT: Red when the winch is on the down limit switch, green if it is not on the limit.
FAULT/WARNING: Red when there is a drive fault or warning, grey otherwise. In case of a fault, the drive must
be reset before it can be referenced for operation can occur.
DRIVE RESET: Touchbutton used to reset the inverter drive after a fault or warning has occurred and the
condition has been cleared.
The Displays at the top of the screen are as follows:
POSITION: Shows the current height of the winch batten in decimal feet above the reference point.
TARGET: Shows the target height for the winch batten in decimal feet above the reference point.
CURRENT: Shows the amperage draw of the inverter drive as a percentage of its full load current.
The BASE PAGE jump button is touched to return to the winch base Screen.
Some of these indicators are only active during winch operation; however, it is not possible to initiate winch
motion while on this page. To monitor the status of an indicator, switch to the motor base page, start motion by
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pushing and holding a GO button, and switch to the Status page while the winch is in motion. Make sure that a
spotter is watching the piece while you watch the screen!
PARAMETER PAGE
From a winch base screen, the PARAM PAGE touchbutton opens the parameter page for that winch.
The parameter page displays certain winch
values, and provides a place where an
authorized user can manipulate them. The
BASE PAGE jump button at the bottom left of
the screen will return to the winch base screen.
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value to
The user will automatically log off
following their descriptors:
is loaded into the SPEED field when the base
s. If the selected winch speed is less
s. If the winch is
aveling at less than full speed, it will require proportionately less time to decelerate to a stop.
Values displayed on this page are password-
protected. Certain crucial values are protected
by the system level password. These are
indicated by and (S) following their descriptor.
Other values have the indication (U) following
their descriptor. These values may be
adjusted by an operator logged in with the
User level username and password. If an
operator is not logged in, touching a numeric
entry field will pop up the user name and
password entry fields. To enter the user name,
touch the user name field; an alphanumeric keypad will appear. Use this to key in the appropriate user name,
then press the ENTER key on the keypad. Follow the same procedure in the password field to enter the
password. When these values are entered, the display returns to the winch parameter page. Once the access
privileges have been activated, touching an appropriate entry field will bring up a keypad to permit a new
be entered.
The LOG OFF button is used to log the user off after changing parameters.
after five minutes, to prevent unauthorized access to parameters.
User-level privileges permit changes to the following items, indicated by a (U)
SUL: Height of the batten above the reference point at the Soft Upper Limit
SLL: Height of the batten above the reference point at the Soft Lower Limit
DFT SPD: (Variable-speed winches only) The default speed that
screen is opened, or when the DFLT SPD touchbutton is pushed.
ACC: (Variable-speed winches only) Time (in milliseconds) for the winch to accelerate to full speed. As an
example, with a setting of 3000 the winch will reach full speed in 3 second
than full speed, it will require proportionately less time to reach that speed.
DEC: (Variable-speed winches only) Time (in milliseconds) for the winch to decelerate from full speed to a stop.
A setting of 3000 will cause the winch to decelerate from full speed to a stop in 3 second
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parameter will pop up the user name and password entry fields. Once the operator is logged in
are identified below for
fixe lculated into target moves for
en moving do
button used with system level privileges. Once a numeric value has been entered in the
POS field, effectively updating the
ed syste
page for this winch. For winches equipped with load
ed to access parameters related to load sensing.
AD SENSE PARAM PAGE
PAGE button at
System-level privileges are required to change system parameters. These are indicated by the letter (S) following
their descriptors. If an operator is not logged in, or is logged in with user-level privileges, touching a numeric entry
field for a system
with the appropriate privileges, touching the field will cause the numeric keypad will pop up to permit a new value
to be entered.
The system parameters are accessed by for maintenance purposes only. These
reference purposes only.
POS: Display field, indicating the position of the batten as held in the control system.
UP OFST: (fixed-speed winches only). The up offset is the stopping distance calculated into target moves for the
winch when moving up, in decimal feet.
DN OFST: ( d-speed winches only) The down offset is the stopping distance ca
the winch wh wn, in decimal feet.
NEW POS: Entry field used with system level privileges to set a new position.
MAX SPD: (variable-speed winches only) The maximum speed of the winch, in feet per minute.
MIN SPD: (variable-speed winches only) The minimum speed of the winch, in feet per minute.
POS UPDATE: Touch
NEW POS field, the POS UPDATE button is touched to load this value into the
position of the piece.
On fixed-spe ms, there will be two additional system level entry fields.
UP OFF: The stopping distance (offset) for the piece when traveling in the up direction.
DOWN OFF: The stopping distance (offset) for the piece when traveling in the down direction.
The BASE PAGE button is used to return to the motor base
sensing, the LOAD SENSE PARAM PAGE is us
LOAD SENSE PARAMETERS PAGE
Some winches are equipped with load sensing.
Load sensing parameters can be accessed by
first opening the winch’s parameter page, then
pressing the LO
button. This will open the load sensing
parameters page.
The load sensing parameters page displays
certain winch values, and provides a place where
an authorized user can manipulate them. The
BASE PAGE jump button at the bottom right of
the screen will return to the winch base screen,
while the PREVIOUS PARAM
the bottom left of the screen is used to return to
the main winch parameters page..

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ter page. Once the access privileges have been activated, touching an appropriate entry field will
The user will automatically log off
% of the winch load, and decreased to make the system more sensitive, or increased
ding
ing
ate privileges, touching the field will cause the numeric keypad will pop up to permit a new value
are accessed by for maintenance purposes only. These are identified below for
um load capacity of the winch, including cable, batten
) The scale factor used to convert the voltage output of the load cell amplifiers to pounds.
Values displayed on this page are password-protected. Certain crucial values are protected by the system level
password. These are indicated by and (S) following their descriptor. Other values have the indication (U)
following their descriptor. These values may be adjusted by an operator logged in with the User level username
and password. If an operator is not logged in, touching a numeric entry field will pop up the user name and
password entry fields. To enter the user name, touch the user name field; an alphanumeric keypad will appear.
Use this to key in the appropriate user name, then press the ENTER key on the keypad. Follow the same
procedure in the password field to enter the password. When these values are entered, the display returns to the
winch parame
bring up a keypad to permit a new value to be entered.
The LOG OFF button is used to log the user off after changing parameters.
after five minutes, to prevent unauthorized access to parameters.
User-level privileges permit changes to the following items, indicated by a (U) following their descriptors:
LD WNDW: Load window (pounds). The acceptable variance from moment to moment during movement –
initially should be set to 10
to eliminate false tripping.
LOAD MAX: Maximum load (pounds). The largest load imposed on the system during load learning, inclu
acceleration and deceleration loads, cable weight pickup, etc. May be manually adjusted after load learning.
LOAD MIN: Minimum load (pounds). The smallest load imposed on the system during load learning, includ
acceleration and deceleration loads, cable weight transfer, etc. May be manually adjusted after load learning.
LOAD SENSING ON/OFF: User level password privileges are required to turn load sensing on or off for a winch.
System-level privileges are required to change system parameters. These are indicated by the letter (S) following
their descriptors. If an operator is not logged in, or is logged in with user-level privileges, touching a numeric entry
field for a system parameter will pop up the user name and password entry fields. Once the operator is logged in
with the appropri
to be entered.
The system parameters
reference purposes only.
LOAD BEAR: Load Bearing (pounds). This is the maxim
and all other items suspended from the winch headblock.
LOAD SCALE: (ratio
Load Learning
The load sensing parameters may be automatically calculated for a winch by following the load learning
procedure. First the batten should be loaded as it will be during operation. Next, navigate to the load sensing
parameters page, and touch the LOAD LEARN touchbutton to turn Load Learning ON. Return to the winch base
screen and run the winch up and down near the ends of its travel at various speeds; be sure to include the
greatest speed and shortest accel/decal times that will be required under operation. Finally, return to the load
sensing parameters page and use the LOAD LEARN touchbutton to turn load learning OFF. Verify that the
values now entered in the Load Window, Load Max and Load Min fields, then use the LOAD SENSING
touchbutton to turn load sensing on. Return to the winch base page and run the winch again, to verify that the

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ormal operation. If load faults occur during normal operation (false tripping),
ers page and increase the value of the LOAD WNDW parameter.
the user level user name and
ill turn
system preset contains a target for the selected
E
he
by
the move. If the operator cannot see all of the sets throughout their travel, have
system is not too sensitive for n
return to the load sensing paramet
SYSTEM PRESETS PAGE
From the system base screen, the SYSTEM
PRESETS touchbutton opens the system presets
page for the control system. The SYSTEM
PRESETS touchbutton is password-protected; the
operator must enter
password to access the system presets playback
or record functions.
The indicator at the top right corner of the screen
will be green and display the legend ESTOP OK if
the emergency stop system is healthy, or w
red and display the message ESTOP FAULT if an
emergency stop button has been pressed.
The touchbuttons on the left of this screen
correspond to the eight system presets. Each
winches in that preset. To run a system preset, touch the desired preset selection button (SYS P-1 through SYS
P-8). When selected, the system preset comment recorded with that preset will display at the top of the page.
SET PREVIEW touchbutton. This will open the
There is a green indicator next to each winch
that is enabled for this system preset. The
positions of all winches are shown in the
column at the center of the screen, while the
targets for the winches are shown in the next
column. The column at the right indicates t
To see the contents of a system preset, touch the SYSTEM PR
system preset preview page, shown below.
speed for the winches. System presets use
each winch’s default speed when recorded.
To run a system preset, return to the system
preset base page and hold the GO TARGET
button. The speed of the winches may be
varied with the joystick, just as with a single
winch move. You may monitor the actual
positions and speeds of the winches
returning to the system preset preview page
while the move is running. Remember to have a spotter watch the pieces if you are going to watch the screen!
NOTE: A system preset contains a target for multiple winches in the control system. Before running a system
preset, be sure that all of the winches in the preset are clear to move. Make sure that the operator can see all of
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, and have a reliable means of communication between the
to the desired position. Once all
ill appear below this button, along with YES
problem, touching the NO button will
he SYS PRST PAGE button is used to return to the system presets page.
Appendix I: Troubleshooting
spotters positioned where they can observe the move
spotters and the operator.
SYSTEM PRESETS RECORD PAGE
utton opens the system presets record page for
Since a system preset will record the current
position of every unit as targets, the operator
should first use each set’s base page to run
the set
From the system presets screen, the PRESET RECORD touchb
the control system.
winches are in position, open the system
presets record page.
To record a preset, first touch the numeric field
to the right of the ENTER PRESET NUMBER
prompt. A numeric keypad will pop up. Key in
a preset number (1-8), and press the ENTER
(<-) key to enter it. Next, touch the field to the
right of the ENTER PRESET COMMENT
prompt. An alpha keyboard will pop up. Use
this keyboard to enter a preset comment (up to
16 characters long), and press the ENTER key
to enter it. Next, touch the selection buttons next to the winch names to select the desired winches for this preset;
these buttons may be toggled on or off with successive presses. Once the winches have been selected, touch
the PRESS TO RECORD button. The prompt “ARE YOU SURE?” w
and NO buttons. Touch the YES button to record the preset. If there is a
top the recording process and allow you to make required changes.s
T
If
status p
an axis fails to operate, the first step is to check the winch status page for information on that machine. See the
age section of this manual for details.
cument "Troubleshooting Powered Equipment" (JR
lancy manual P359908) provides guidelines for troubleshooting. If trouble cannot be cleared using the steps
s document, contact J.R. Clancy, Inc. directly.
OTHER PROBLEMS:
In case of problems operating the system, the attached do
C
outlined in thi