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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE
AND
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
LOAD-WATCH SYSTEM
All product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
A March 18,1994
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Proper service and repair is important to the safe, reliable operation of all M/D TOTCO equipment.
The service procedures recommended by M/D TOTCO and described in the technical manuals
are recommended methods of performing service operations. When these service operations
require the use of tools specially designed for the purpose, those special tools should be used as
recommended. Warnings against the use of specific service methods that can damage equipment
or render it unsafe are stated in the manuals. These warnings are not exclusive, as M/D TOTCO
could not possibly know, evaluate and advise service people of all conceivable ways in which ser-
vice might be done or of all possible associated hazardous consequences. Accordingly, anyone
who uses service procedures or tools which are not recommended by M/D TOTCO must first sat-
isfy themselves thoroughly that neither personnel safety nor equipment safety will be jeopardized
by the method selected.
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CHAPTER 2 - DESCRIPTION
CHAPTER 3 - INSTALLATION
CHAPTER 4 - OPERATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MANUAL 70-20
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4-3 OPERATING MODES ........................................................... .4-s
4-3-i System Power-Up ........................................................ .4-S
4-3-2 System Power-Down ...................................................... .4-s
4-3-3 Normal Operation. ........................................................ .4-s
4-3-4 Set Offset (Tare) ......................................................... .4-7
4-3-5 Net/Gross Select ......................................................... .4-7
4-3-6 Cradle Position. .......................................................... 4-7
4-3-7 Undefined Positions l-2 in Operate Mode. ..................................... .4-8
4-3-8 Undefined Positions l-3 in Programming Mode. ................................. .4-8
4-3-9 Parts Line Selection ....................................................... .4-8
4-3-l 0 Boom Length Selection .................................................... .4-8
4-3-l 1 Display Negative Selection ................................................. .4-8
4-3-l 2 Broken Wire Detector Feature ............................................... .4-8
4-4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION. .................................................... .4-12
4-4-l Parameter Selection. ..................................................... .4-l 2
4-5 RESETS .................................................................... .4-l 3
4-6 INTERFACE RELAYS. ......................................................... .4-13
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5-8 LOAD CELL GAP ADJUSTMENT. ................................................ .5-16
5-8-l Adding Hydraulic Fluid .................................................... .5-l 9
5-8-2 Reducing Hydraulic Fluid. ................................................. .5-l 9
5-9 FORMULAS...................................................................5-2 0
5-9-l Single Line Load ........................................................ .5-20
5-9-2 Effective Pressure at Maximum Capacity ..................................... .5-20
5-9-3 Full Scale Calibration (Not Corrected for Offset Pressure at No Load) ............... .5-20
5-9-4 Full Scale Calibration (Corrected for Offset Pressure at No Load) .................. .5-20
5-9-5 Pounds/mA Constant. .................................................... .5-21
5-9-6 Displayed Weight Value. .................................................. .5-21
CHAPTER 6 - MAINTENANCE
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure/Title Page
5-1 Location of PEU Interface Board and Power Supply .................................. -5-2
5-2 PEU Interface Board Test Points, Jumpers, Switches and Calibration Potentiometer ......... .5-3
5-3 Load Cell Detail .............................................................. .5-18
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
l-l INTRODUCTION
This manual contains installation, operation, calibration, maintenance and parts information for the
LOAD-WATCH system manufactured by M/D TOTCO. Information in this manual should enable
qualified personnel to install, operate, calibrate and maintain the LOAD-WATCH system.
This manual is intended for use by field engineering, maintenance, operation and repair personnel.
The procedures described in this manual should be performed only by persons who have read the
safety notice on Page B of this manual and who are fully qualified and trained to perform the pro-
cedures herein.
Notes, cautions and warnings are presented, when applicable, to aid in understanding and operat-
ing the equipment or to protect personnel and equipment. Examples and explanations follow.
NOTE
CAUTION
Provides information to prevent equipment malfunction or damage that
could result in interruption of service.
2-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the LOAD-WATCH system and its main components. System specifications
are listed in Table 2-1.
2-2 DESCRIPTION
LOAD-WATCH provides accurate and constant monitoring of vital crane functions and loads,
ensuring safe and efficient operation, especially in offshore operations. Data is displayed numeri-
cally on a display mounted in the crane cab. A two-fall industrial system is shown in Figure 2-1 and
a three-fall intrinsically safe system is shown in Figure 2-2. Available LOAD-WATCHconfigurations
are listed below.
0 ac-powered, industrial
0 ac-powered, intrinsically safe
0 dc-powered, industrial
0 dc-powered, intrinsically safe
0 Standard one-, two-, or three-fall systems (Additional falls are special order.)
The main components of a LOAD-WATCHsystem are listed below and described in the paragraphs
that follow:
0 Data Display
0 Processing Electronics Unit
0 Boom Angle Sensor
0 Transducer Assembly
0 Hydraulic Load Cell
0 Alarm Horn
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TRANSDUCER
HYDRAULICLOAD
ASENBLY,
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MAIN
BOOM ANGLE
PROCESSING ELECTRONICS
INPUT POWER l UNIT (PEU)
86-264 Vat
47-440 HZ
or 11-4oVdc
(OPTIONAL)
v
I I
DATA DISPLAY
The microcomputer/interface board provides processing and signal conditioning for analog inputs,
which can include boom angle and main, whip, and auxiliary loads. It is controlled by a microcom-
puter that contains controlling programs and crane data.
The eight-channel relay board provides contact closures for alarm signals and cutout equipment.
The switch-mode power supply uses 85 to 284 Vat, 47 to 440Hz, as primary power. Optional power
supply is available for 11 to 40 Vdc primary power.
2-3 SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the LOAD-WATCH system are listed in Table 2-1.
Parameter Requirements/Limits
Parameter Requirements/Limits
Alarms
Approaching Maximum Flashing display and intermittent horn at 80-l 00% of rated load
Safe Load (factory programmable only)
Exceeds Maximum Safe Flashing display and continuous horn at 100-l 10% of rated load
Load (factory programmable only)
High Boom Angle Limit Flashing display and continuous horn
Low Boom Angle Limit Flashing display and continuous horn
l This does not take into account sheave friction or acceleration factors.
3-I INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains information for installing LOAD-WATCH system components and connecting
the cables and hydraulic hoses.
Transducer
Electronics
Unit(PEU)
0 0 0 0 0 0
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Mounting
Bracket e l
LocatedonRwof
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DisplayUnit e l
5.12 e e
l l
4 ixLl 0 0 0 0
0412Dlameter
,(4PI-4
0.75NPT
f-
CAUTION
If the boom angle sensor assembly is not mounted parallel to the boom or within
0.5’ of being parallel to the boom, the system might not operate correctly.
2. Fabricate a mounting bracket. Make sure that the four mounting holes are large enough
toallow the mounting bolts to fit loosely,which permitsslight rotation of the entire assembly
for accurate boom center-line alignment.
3. Lower the crane boom to its lowest safe horizontal position.
4. Open the cover of the sensor assembly enclosure and note the direction of the arrows.
The sensor assembly must be mounted with these arrows pointing to the boom tip and top.
5. Align the sensor assembly and mounting bracket to the selected boom location.
6. Secure the sensor assembly to the mounting bracket; then secure the mounting bracket
to the boom.
Black 1 3
White 2 2
Red 3 1
0.75NPT
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Fabricated
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Top
view
, lower BoomWon
Side
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selected.
CAUTION
To ensure proper load cell operation, verify that the load cell hangs free and
completely clear of all obstructions at all operating angles.
LoadCell
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wedp socket
Wh Rope
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Loadcellatdsadends Loadcellatdeadend
onundersideandinsideof in boombutt
Todrum
Leverwithsheaveandload
cell(loadcellbeneath
heave)
Refer to Figure 3-9 to connect these cables. Refer to Figures 3-10 through 3-14 for interface wiring
hookups for ac and dc primary power systems.
CAUTION
Connect and isolate grounds and shields per the appropriate wiring
diagram. Improper connections could result in electrical interference, short
circuits and/or ground loops.
CAUTION
Make sure each hydraulic hose is connected to the correct transducer, as
labeled on the terminal block inside the transducer assembly.
Hydraulic Hoses
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Figure 3-11. LOAD-WATCH System Wiring Diagram: ac Primary Power with Safety Barriers
Figure 3-l 3. LOAD-WATCH System Wiring Diagram: dc Primary Power with Safety Barriers
FUSE
1 AMP SLOW
AC INPUT
I
AC Primary Power DC Primary Power
Terminal Block Terminal Block
NOTE:
Wire colors conform to National Electrical Code
Specification NFPA 70
PUSHSUllON
OFF 4-b ON
10 Sl
s4
I@ I 62
lo I s3
3-6 PEUINTERFACERELAYS
Relays are used to activate alarms, cutouts and optional, customer-specified functions. Relay Kl
is the alarm relay; relays K2 and K3 are identical overload relays. Relays K4 through K8 can be
added to meet customer requirements, such as lights for alarms or external lights to indicate
overload.
The relays plug into positions Kl through K8 of the relay circuit board (Figure 3-18), located in the
PEU. The relay interface diagram is shown in Figure 3-17.
Iml
ASSY. NO. PCE312A fw.m !ERALNa-
lrn
3-7 JUMPERS
Table 3-4 lists the function and configuration of each jumper on the PEU microprocessor/interface
board.
Plug-In Relays
IL
T61
1 NC
NO
CON
NC
Inputs
No
CON
NC
No
CON
NC
NO
NC
NO
I1
2 y7
Inputs 311 yz T7 26 NO
Ka 1 I I
JPl Add or remove transmit current Installed when barrier used in current loop between
loop 150 ohm resistor PEU and display. Removed when barrier not used.
JP2 Used with transmit current loop When installed between JP2-1 and JP2-2, current
loop is sourced by 12 V from PEU. When installed
between JP2-3 and JP2-4, current loop is sunk to
ground by PEU (normal LOAD-WATCH applica-
tions). When installed between JP2-2 and JP2-4,
current loop is sourced and sunk external to PEU.
JP3 Used with receive current loop When installed between JP4-1 and JP4-2, current
loop is sourced by 12 V from PEU (normal LOAD-
WATCH applications). When installed between
JP4-3 and JP4-4, current loop is sunk to ground by
PEU (normal LOAD-WATCH applications). When
installed between JP4-2 and JP4-4, current loop is
sourced and sunk external to PEU.
JP4 Add or remove receive current Installed when barrier used in current loop between
loop 150 ohm resistor PEU and display. Removed when barrier not used.
JP5 Connects analog and digital Hard-wired
ground
JP8 Controls voltage output and When installed, V-out at TB3-1 is 10 V and current
current limiting of the voltage limit is 100 mA (industrial). When not installed, V-
regulator circuit that powers the out at TB3-1 is 18 V and current limit is 50 mA (I.S.).
display (3 x 2 pin jumper) I.S. configuration used when display is powered
through MTL 788P dual barrier. With barrier, a
second voltage regulator with 18 Vand 50 mA isalso
used. TB3-1 and TB2-1 are each connected to an
MTL 788P barrier on the safe side. Hazardous side
of each barrier is tied together and connected to
display power input.
JP7 Testing Normally installed
JP8 Future communication applica- Installed between pins 2 & 3, 5 & 8, 8 & 9, 11 & 12
tions. Configured at factory. Do
not change in field.
JP9 Same as JP8 Installed between pins 1 & 2, 5 & 8, 7 & 8, 10 & 11
JPlO Installed at factory, if required
JPll Determines size of EPROM Installed between pins 2 & 4 for 84k x 8
Installed between pins 1 & 3 for 32k x 8
JP12,14, 18, Not required
18,21,23,
25,27
JP13, 15, Specifies sensor input type Current input: pins 1 & 3,2 & 4, 5 & 8
17, 19, 20, Single-ended voltage input: pins 3 & 4, 5 & 8
22, 24,28 Differential voltage input: pins 3 & 4
SECTION 1 - Summary of the application. Provides general information about system power,
number of falls, specific load cells, pressure transducers, EPROM part number and revision.
SECTION 2 - Provides crane geometry details and lists each table programmed into the EPROM.
These are typically identified by boom lengths and parts line, but may be referenced by dynamic
factors, list, or astern specifications.
I 1
The tables must be reviewed to ensure they match the load radius chart in
the crane cab.
SECTION 3 - Block diagram grouping cable lengths, placement of enclosures and system bill of
materials.
4-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the following:
l Operating controls and indicators for the data display and PEU power supply
. Normal and special operating modes of the LOAD-WATCH system
l System configuration
Control/Indicator Function
BOOM LOAD Displays the following: 1) either gross or net load of active fall in normal
operate mode, 2) fall load during calibration, 3) messages during cradle mode
in conjunction with MAX LOAD display, 4) parts line or boom length selection
during programming mode, and 5) features in programming mode
MAX LOAD Displays the following: 1) maximum load limit in normal operate mode, 2)
messages during cradle mode in conjunction with BOOM LOAD display, 3)
current parts line or boom length numbers in conjunction with BOOM LOAD
display in programming mode, and 5) features status
MAIN Lights up to indicate main fall is selected in normal operating mode.
WHIP Lights up to indicate whip fall is selected in normal operating mode
AUXl If available, lights up to indicate auxiliary 1 fall is selected in normal operating
mode
AUX2 If available, lights up to indicate auxiliary 2 fall is selected in normal operating
mode (special order)
GROSS Lights up to indicate gross load is selected by rotary and push-button switches
in normal operating mode
NET Lights up to indicate net load is selected by rotary and push-button switches
in normal operating mode
(Continued)
Control/Indicator Function
Rotary Switch Key Switch Off - Operating Mode Key Switch On - Programming Mode
Position (Key can be removed from display) (Key cannot be removed from display)
1 Normal Mode Parts line programming
2 Set Offset Boom length programming
3 Net/gross Select ‘Display Negative
4 Cradle Mode Undefined 1
5 Undefined 1 Undefined 2
8 Undefined 2 Undefined 3
LCD IN DICATOR
PANEL
.A
FALL SELECT/TEST
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH \
ROTARY SWITCH
(NORMAL - FULL
COUNTERCLOCKWISE)
KEYSWITCH (NORMAL
POSITION)
PllmluyPowr
f /On/OlfSwltch
I’
1
OFF
m . 0 FUSE
2 AMP SLOW
NOTE
The alarm system will sound if power is applied to the horn when the PEU
is turned off.
Several LOAD-WATCH features are enabled or disabled based upon whether each fall is ACTIVE
or INACTIVE. The system considers a fall active if either:
l The boom angle is in the legal range for that fall and the boom load is
greater than 5% of that fall’s maximum capacity, or
l The boom angle is outside the legal range for that fall and the boom
load is greater than 2% of that fall’s maximum capacity.
c. If the BOOM ANGLE is inoperative due to an out-of-ran e signal from the sensor, an
alarm sounds and cutouts are activated. BOOM LOA#displays “INOP” and MAX
LOAD displays “ANGLE” (Figure 4-3c).
d. A press and hold (over one second) of the push-button laces the system into test
mode. All indicator segments of the data display Ii ht, t1en flash for 10 seconds.
This feature is only available when all falls are INA8 TIVE.
e. AUTO-FALL SELECT - This feature is enabled when switch S4 on the
microcomputer/interface board (Figure 3-12), is pushed to the right side, or ON
position. When enabled, the fall that is automatically displayed will be the first fall
with weight above 5% of that fall’s maximum capacity, provided the radius is in the
legal range (i.e., the fall is ACTIVE). If the radius is outside the legal range, then the
fall displayed will be the first fall with weight above 2% of that fall’s maximum
As Ion as this fall is ACTIVE, it will be dis layed. When the fall is no longerT”kA TIV ,
any oR er fall that becomes ACTIVE will 1e displayed; the change is automatic.
The displayed fall can be determined by observing the fall status lights on the left
side of the display or by reading the PARTS LINE window. In practice, this feature
allows the operator “hands-free” control of the instrument, as typically onl one fall
has weight on it at one time. This feature should be turned off during caliii ration.
Note that manual fall than ing is not allowed when AUTO-FALL SELECT is enabled
and only one fall is ACTIV%. However, manual fall changing is always allowed
between any ACTIVE falls, should more than one fall become active at the same
time. Once all falls are INACTIVE, manual fall changin is a ain allowed between
any fall. The AUTO-FALL SELECT feature is disabled w\ en 8 4 is pushed to the left,
or OFF position. The falls can then be selected manually by pressing the FALL
SELECT/TEST push-button, located on the bottom of the display; each time this
button is pressed, the next fall is displayed.
f. AUTO-FLASH - This feature is enabled when switch S5 on the microcom uter;
interface board (Figure 3-12) is pushed to the right side, or ON position. !I
enabled, this feature causes alarm checking on all falls that become ACTIVE. If
AUTO-FALL SELECT is enabled, the first ACTIVE fall will be displayed. If AUTO-
FALL SELECT is disabled, the currently displayed fall will remain displayed until a
manual change is made.
AUTO-FLASH causes the second ACTIVE fall’s status window to flash (Figure 4-3d).
This indicates that either it has weight over 5% of its capacity if the boom is in the
legal range or 2% of its capacity if the boom is outside the legal range. This is to alert
the operator that a problem has developed. If the third fall becomes ACTIVE, its
status window will also flash. If the load increases on any fall to the point that the
fall’s caution or overload alarm point is reached, the system horn will sound
accordingly. AUTO-FLASH is disabled when S5 is pushed to the left, or OFF position.
NOTE
NOTE
The system always performs alarm and overload checks based on gross
mode regardless of which mode, gross or net, is displayed.
When the operator selects this switch position, BOOM LOAD displays “CRADLE” for approximately
one second (Figure 4-3m). If all falls are below 2% of capacity and if the radius is in the legal radius
range, BOOM LOAD and MAX LOAD displays “run or crAdlE” (Figure 4-3n), indicating that the
operator may either begin to lower the boom into its cradle position without activating the alarm horn
and overload relays, or the operator may switch back to normal operating position.
Note that the PARTS LINE, BOOM ANGLE and RADIUS displays continue to function as during
normal operating mode. The %MAX LOAD display and bar graph will not display percent of
maximum capacity for the fall while in Cradle mode. Instead, they will display the percentage of the
2% allowable load for cradle operation.
As the boom is lowered past the maximum legal radius, the message “crAdlE POSn” is displayed
in BOOM LOAD and MAX LOAD (Figure 4-30). This message is displayed as long as the radius is
beyond the legal maximum, indicating to the operator that, although the crane is outside the legal
radius operating range, he may safely continue lowering the boom into its cradle.
During Cradle mode operation, the alarm scanning for legal radius is effectively turned off, but the
system continues to scan all falls for weight. If at any time during Cradle mode weight exceeds 2%
of maximum capacity for any of the falls, BOOM LOAD and MAX LOAD display “rEdUCE LOAd”
and BOOM ANGLE flashes its current value (Figure 4-3~)
If the boom is beyond the maximum legal radius when the YEdUCE LOAd” message is displayed,
the alarm horn will sound and the overload relays will activate. The operator must remove weight
that is on the fall until it is below the 2% allowable value to clear the VEdUCE LOAd” message and
end the alarm condition.
If the boom is sti!l within the legal working radius when the “rEdUCE LOAd” message is displayed,
the operator may either reduce load to below 2% of maximum capacity or switch back to the normal
operating position. Note that an alarm state may not exist because the crane is within the working
legal radius and may still be within the load limits for that particular radius.
To remove the crane from its “CrAdlE POSn” and return to normal operating mode, the operator
must raise the boom up to a legal working radius, as indicated by the “run or crAdlE” message, and
then turn the rotary switch back to the normal operating position. If the rotary switch is turned from
the Cradle mode position before the boom is returned to a legal working value, the display will not
change from the “CrAdlE POSn” message.
m) Cradle
44 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
This section describes how to configure LOAD-WATCH. This must be done at initial installation,
after initialization reset, or if boom length or parts line is changed.
l Boom Length
l Main Parts Line
l Whip Parts Line
. Aux Parts Line
The operating parameters are set. The system retains these selections even if the PEU is shut off.
4-5 RESETS
When switch Sl is pressed, the system is reset without disturbing any system variables currently in
use. With S3 held down and Sl pressed, an ‘initialization reset’ is invoked and initial system tables
are reloaded from the EPROM to the battery backed static RAM. Current variables are ovewritten
with the default values. Parameter selection is required (Paragraph 4-4-l). Refer to Figure 3-15
for switch locations.
5-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains procedures to verify that the system is operating within design limits. Perform
these procedures with all system components installed and properly interconnected. Calibration
should be performed during installation, when operating conditions change, or after components
have been repaired or replaced.
NOTE
Although system power may be any stable value between 85 to 284 Vat,
the horn selected for any particular system will restrict the ac power to the
horn nominal power rating.
POWER SUPPLY
(AC SHOWN)
MICROCOMPUTEW
INTERFACE BOARD
II0
-
J
Figure 5-2. PEU Interface Board Test Points, Jumpers, Switches and Calibration Potentiometer
Chapter 5 LOAD-WATCH SYSTEM
SYSTEM CALIBRATION MANUAL 70-20
0 The radius calibration must occur first so the instrument can indicate the correct
maximum capacities for the given radius during the load calibration.
l All cranes are classified as being ‘gross on the hook’ or ‘net on the hook’. This
must be known to properly calibrate the system. As the definition for these two
classes vary among crane vendors, the class must be verified by examining the crane
load chart which is generally kept in the crane’s cab.
0 Typically, crawler cranes are ‘gross on the hook’. All load at the boom tip is counted as
weight. This includes blocks, wire rope, etc. During calibration the crane has the zero
calibration adjusted to display the combined weight of the blocks and suspended wire
rope. For example:
Block weighs 9,000 Ibs.
40 feet of 1.5 inch wire rope IWRC is suspended.
1.5 inch weighs @ 4.18 M/foot.
Eight parts line.
Weight of block and wire rope is 9,000 + (4.16 x 40 x 8) = 10331 Ibs.
If count-by is set at 1,000, the display is adjusted to read 10,000 pounds by the
zero pot.
With the crane radius set at the appropriate (usually minimum radius), the weight of the
block and suspended wire rope produce a hydraulic signal from the load cell which
generates pressure at the pressure transducer. This pressure is called the offset
pressure at no load which is allowed for ‘gross on the hook’ applications and must be
indicated on the display.
The span calibration, when using a simulator, is adjusted for the maximum capacity at
a given radius. No offsets for the block or wire rope are allowed. When a test weight
is used, the weight of the test weight, blocks, wire rope, and slings all count as live
weight and must be displayed.
0 The other cranes are typically ‘net on the hook’ and all boom tip weight (blocks and wire
rope, etc.) are usually zeroed out (display reads zero). During simulator calibration, the
offset pressure at no load is measured and recorded from the pressure transducer for
use during the span calibration. The span calibration, when using the simulator, is
adjusted for the maximum capacity at a given radius. The injected signal value during
simulator calibration makes use of the offset pressure with no load. When a test weight
is used, the weight of the test weight and slings should be displayed as ‘live’ weight with
the blocks and wire rope weights not included. Be aware that some crane tables define
‘net’ with the weight of the wire rope zeroed and not the block.
0 The recommendation is that the radius be set at the minimum legal value (maximum
legal boom angle) when any load calibration zero adjustment is made. The blocks
should be placed at a height the same as when the test weights are lifted. This height
should be convenient for the operator to verify the instrument still reads zero. This
position should be checked periodically.
0 The recommendation is that the radius also beset at the minimum legal value (maximum
legal boom angle) when any load calibration, span adjustment is made. This is
necessary to achieve the required capacity for a calibration lift. The blocks should be at
the same height they were during the zero calibration.
NOTE
Follow instructions in Chapter 4 to ensure LOAD-WATCH is configured for
boom length and parts line required by the system configuration report.
6. Adjust interface board potentiometers (Figure 5-2) for the test point voltages listed in
Table 5-3. Connect negative to TPl .
7. Repeat Step 6 until no further adjustments are required.
8. In programming mode, select “NEGATIVE NUMBERS DISPLAYED” is ‘YES”
(Paragraph 5-6-8).
8. Apply pressure to system to give main fall full scale calibration PSI as indicated on
specrfication sheet.
9. Adjust R45 for boom load weight of system’s main fall capacity.
10. At TPl 0, measure for a sitive voltage. A negative signal indicates a fault. Check
sensor configuration anr connections.
11. Repeat Steps 8 through 10 until no further adjustments are required.
Although use of the simulator allows calibration without the traditional certified weights, certified
weights should still be used to verify that the complete system consisting of the load cell, associated
hose, and pressure transducer is operating normally.
NOTE
LOAD-WATCH is usually connected to audible alarms and/or cutouts that
stop the crane if a boom overload or system error is detected. lf the crane
owner permits, the audible alarm can be temporarily disconnected and the
cutouts bypassed. Notify crane operator if these systems are bypassed.
I I
NOTE
Follow instructions in Chapter 4 to ensure LOAD-WATCH is configured for
boom length and parts line required on the specification sheet.
I I
5-6-3-l Boom Angle Low and High Calibration Using a Known Boom Angle
Perform the boom angle low and high calibration using a known boom angle as follows:
1. Move boom to a low boom angle of 20 degrees or less. The boom should not be
lowered more than zero degrees.
2. Adjust R32 for display angle reading to match position of boom plus one de ree; then
back off adjustment until display angle reads position of boom. Refer to ! igure 5-2
for locations of test points and adjustment potentiometers.
3. Move boom to high boom angle of 70 degrees or higher.
4. Adjust R44 for display angle reading matching boom position.
5. At TP6, Measure for positive voltage. A negative signal indicates a fault. Check
sensor configuration and connections.
6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 until no further adjustments are required.
5-6-3-2 Boom Angle Low and High Calibration Using a Known Radius
The precise center of rotation must be known. All radius measurements are made from this center
of rotation to the center line of the suspended block for the fall being measured. If the king pin is
not accessible, the heel pin may be used as the start of the measurement, provided the king pin to
heel pin distance is added to each radius measurement. Generally, the fall with the greatest distance
from the king pin is used for calibration. Follow the steps below using a known radius.
1. Measure from king pin for the maximum distance (lowest boom angle) found in the
load tables supplied with the system configuration report. Have boom lowered until
the center line of the fall is over the tape at this measurement. Mark the ground as
these points are used more than once.
2. Select fall for these measurements using data display push-button switch.
3. Adjust R32 for display radius reading matching measured radius. Refer to Figure
5-2 for locations of test points and adjustment potentiometers.
4. Move boom to minimum radius (highest boom angle) indicated on system
configuration report for selected fall. Mark ground.
5. Adjust R44 for display radius reading to match measured radius.
6. At TP6, measure for positive voltage. A negative signal indicates a fault. Check
sensor configuration and connections.
7. Repeat Steps 1 through 6 until no further adjustments are required.
13. Connect DVM red lead to TPlO (main fall span test point). Measure for positive
voltage. If negative voltage (indicates fault), verify connections are correct.
14. Using the offset pressure at no load in mAdc recorded in Step 5, calculate the full
scale calibration in mAdc, corrected for offset pressure at no load offset (See
Paragraph 5-9-4)
15. Adjust simulator knob until display reads exact calculated value from step n.
16. Adjust R45 until the BOOM LOAD window displays full-scale maximum capacity.
Refer to paragraph 5-6-9, under ‘Selecting the Median Value’ to precisely set this
value.
17. Readjust simulator for offset pressure at no load in mAdc as measured in Step 5.
Verify that display reads zero. If not, repeat Step 7 to readjust to zero.
16. If an adjustment was made in Step 17, repeat Steps 15 and 16.
19. Repeat Steps 17 and 18 until no further adjustments are required.
20. Move simulator slide switch to OFF (center) position. Disconnect simulator and DVM
test leads.
21. Reconnect field wiring to TB3-8 and TB3-18.
5-6-6 Whip Fall Zero and Span Calibration
Calibrate whip fall for “net on the hook” cranes as follows:
7. Adjust R38 until boom load window display indicates zero. Use procedure in
Paragraph 5-8-9, Selecting Median Value, to precisely set zero. This application is
‘net on the hook’. The weight of block and suspended wire rope are to be zeroed
out. Note that the whip fall might not display a negative weight for all applications,
due to the size of the count-by relative to the full-scale capacity. If so, from first count-
by, back-off pot to read zero.
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LOAD-WATCH SYSTEM Chapter 5
MANUAL 70-20 SYSTEM CALIBRATION
The load cell produces a pressure output proportional to the single line load on the fall. This pressure
is sensed by a pressure transducer that outputs a proportional 4-20 mAdc signal, which is scaled
and displayed as boom load. Calibration sets up the scale used to convert signals to engineering
units for display.
To ensure that a stable value can be displayed, a ‘dead band’ exists around the absolute zero input.
In normal operation, a zero is displayed. When “Negative Numbers Displayed” is active, the display
indicates where the scaled zero is in relationship to the absolute zero. Values below the scaled zero
are indicated by negative numbers.
NOTE
As this feature is not intended for normal operation, it is turned off each
time the system power is turned on or reset switch Sl is pressed.
During calibration process this feature should be YES’. This allows the setting of the zero loads
exactly in the middle of the zero range. Also, see paragraph 5-8-9, Selecting the Median Value.
NOTE
Activation from any fall affects all falls.
6. Adjust span pot so DVM reads value calculated. Verify display reads ‘O’,or desired
span value.
NOTE
Hydraulic fluid W15 has a pressure gradient of 0.376 psi per foot of head.
A 15-foot hose run could produce a pressure change of approximately 5.5
psi as the crane booms down from minimum to maximum radius. For
example, with a 1000 psi, 4 to 20 mAdc transducer, a 0.09 mAdc change
is produced.
Also, remember to add the weights of all slings, shackles, and any other devices used to test weights.
The test weights can be verified at a public scale by first weighing the truck empty, then with the test
weight. The difference between the two weighings is the weight of the test weight.
Listed below are procedural modifications to Main Fall Zero and Span Calibration (Paragraph 5-6-
5) when test weights are used instead of a simulator. Although only the Main Fall is described, the
same changes apply to Whip Fall Calibration (Paragraph 5-6-8) and Auxiliary Fall Calibration
(Paragraph 5-6-7).
NOTE
Only those steps listed below are affected. Skip all steps in Paragraphs
5-8-7 that are not mentioned below.
1. Start with Step 4, then perform Steps 8 and 7. Then do Step 13.
2. Move boom to minimum legal radius.
3. Attach certified test weights to make a lift of 100% capacity. Remember that the
weight of the lifting hoists, shackles, etc., must be accounted for. The weight of the
suspended wire rope and block is not counted.
4. Lift the weights and hoist them 20 feet. Lower the weights to within one foot of the
ground. After the load has stopped moving, perform the adjustment per Step 18,
adjusting the span pot to match the combined weights of the test weights, lifting hoists,
shackles, etc.
5. Lower the weights and perform Step 7, if required. If adjustment was required, repeat
Step 4 above.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 above, as required.
7. Disconnect DVM test leads.
8. Complete sections 5-6-l 0 and 5-6-l 1.
NOTE
The procedure below details calibrating a hydraulic system that uses
disconnects on each component. If these hydraulic components do not
match the installation, then only follow the intent of these procedures.
NOTE
Use rags or a container to trap escaping fluid.
1. Using an appropriate wrench, loosen pipe plug (or check valve) on load cell until fluid
begins to escape from fitting.
2. Check load cell for proper gap (Table 7-2).
3. When load cell gap is correct, securely tighten pipe plug (or check valve).
5-9 FORMULAS
Formulas used to calculate calibration measurements are presented in the following paragraphs,
accompanied by examples.
5-9-3 Full Scale Calibration (Not Corrected for Offset Pressure at No Load)
Full Scale Cal in mAdc = [(effective pressure at maximum capacity/transducer FS in psi)
x transducer FS range in mAdc] + transducer offset from ‘0’ mAdc
Example:
If: effective pressure at maximum capacity is 1187.5 psi, and
transducer FS is 2,000 psi, and
transducer FS range is 20-4 = 16 mAdc, and
transducer offset from ‘0’ mAdc is 4 mAdc
NOTE
The displayed weight rounds based on count-by, with a count-by of 250,
the display will read 47,500 Ibs.
6-1 INTRODUCTION
Maintenance checks should be performed periodically to maintain the high level of performance
provided by the LOAD-WATCHsystem. This chapter describes the general inspections that should
be performed depending on the usage of the system.
Item Action
I Electrical Cables Check cables for fraying, cuts, or other damage; replace as
required.
Check wiring connections for loose or broken leads; repair as
required.
Checkall system component mounting bolts; tighten as required.
Check inside each enclosure for moisture ingression; correct as
necessary. Replace corrosion inhibitors every six months.
6-3 TROUBLESHOOTING
The paragraphs that follow provide troubleshooting procedures for isolating malfunctions and
providing corrective action. The paragraphs that follow provide a list of system error indications,
general troubleshooting tests, and a troubleshooting table for use in isolating specific problems.
Refer to Paragraph 8-4, Removal and Replacement Procedures for removal and replacement of
components found to be defective.
Display shows all dashes Indicates display is functioning, but is not receiving
information from PEU. Refer to Table 6-3.
Display test (all segments blink on and off) Occurs during power on sequence and when display
push-button switch is held in. All falls must be
INACTIVE.
Display indicates El $2 Error message indicates internal calculation error.
Perform initialization reset (Paragraph 4-5). If error
still occurs, replace EPROM U12 on PEU interface
board (Paragraph 6-44).
Display shows UNDEF 1,2, .. . Display selector switch is in undefined position. Place
switch in normal setting.
PEU interface board LED flashing, When LED is on PEU interface board is not running.
Perform initialization reset (Paragraph 4-5). Replace
either EPROM U12 or interface board.
Display indicates ‘or’ Display over-rangeerror. The number to be displayed
exceeds the size of the display window. Check
calibration.
BOOM LOAD and MAX LOAD show Weight signal from load cell is out of range. Check
“INOP LOAD” calibration and installation.
BOOM LOAD and MAX LOAD show Boom angle signal is out of range. Check calibration
“INOP ANGLE” and installation.
Active fall status indicator flashing Load cells from multiple falls are detecting active
loads.
(Continued)
Boom angle erratic Loose boom angle sensor Tighten boom angle sensor
assembly mounting
Incorrect calibration Repeat boom angle calibration
Defective boom angle sensor Replace PCB assembly
PCB assembly
Faulty PEU interface board Replace board
Boom angle does not calibrate Boom angle sensor assembly Recheck installation and
improperly installed voltages
Pendulum potentiometer Ensure pendulum
improperly installed potentiometer is properly
assembled on PCB
Defective pendulum Replace PCB
potentiometer
Defective PEU interface board Replace board
No load Indication Load cell to transducer Tighten or repair connections,
hydraulic connections leak check for faulty wiring, check
load current
Load cell improperly charged Charge system
Defective transducer Replace transducer
Defective PEU interface board Replace board
Faulty Wiring Check/Correct
Erratic load Indication Load cell binding or interfering Reposition load cell
with reeving
Faulty transducer Replace transducer
Faulty PEU interface board Replace board
Load cell will not calibrate Lever ratio (compression type Verify and correct ratio as
load cell) incorrect for system required
Load cell gap incorrect Service system
Defective transducer Replace transducer
No radius indication or No boom angle input to the Refer to “boom angle
improper reading of radius system malfunction” section of this
table.
(Continued)
Audible alarm (horn) does not Horn assembly incorrectly Check horn wiring and correct
operate wired during installation as required
Faulty relay (Kl ) Replace relay
Faulty horn Replace horn
Audible alarm (horn) sounds System out of calibration Recalibrate system
continuously
System turned off Turn on system
Defective relay (Kl) Replace relay
Faulty PEU interface board Replace board
Disconnect primary power input before servicing any internal parts of the
LOAD-WATCH system.
Controller,
PCB285A
Converter,
Controller,
EPROM, U5
Dlsplay,
PCB288A
CAUTION
STATIC DISCHARGE CAN DAMAGE INTEGRATED CIRCUITS. Do not
handle integrated circuits or component boards unless grounding wrist
strap is properly worn and grounded. Do not let clothing or plain plastic
materials contact or come close to these static-sensitive devices.
/-
0
/ 0’
Power Supply
Module
Processing Electronks y
Untt (PEU)
= = = = 1 --
--------- -- ---Q
__------- m
CAUTION
STATIC DISCHARGE CAN DAMAGE INTEGRATED CIRCUITS. Do not
handle integrated circuits or component boards unless grounding wrist
strap is properly worn and grounded. Do not let clothing or plain plastic
materials contact or come close to these static-sensitive devices.
EPROM
U12
Pendulum
Potentiometer
Sensor
Board,
PC831 1A
H12354ASeties
PressureTransducer
7-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains parts lists and accompanying illustrations for LOAD-WATCH system compo-
nents. Table 7-1 is a recommended spare parts inventory and Table 7-2 is a list of available load
cells for use with LOAD-WATCH.
Detail ‘A’
FIGURE UNITS
& PART PER
ITEM NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION ASSY
l Not shown
FIGURE UNITS
& PART PER
INDEX NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION ASSY
FIGURE UNITS
& PART PER
INDEX NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION ASSY
A-l EXAMPLES
The following LOAD-WATCH system setup is assumed for the following examples of system
operation:
Assume that boom angle is in its normal range, main fall is selected, and both main and whip are
loaded in excess of 5% of maximum load. Reducing load on the main fall below 5% of maximum
load activates auto fall select. Whip fall is selected automatically. Cutouts do not activate.
Assume that boom angle is in its normal range, main fall is selected and loaded, and whip fall is not
in use. Whip fall then tangles and begins to indicate weight in excess of 5% of maximum load. The
active indicator for the whip fall flashes to indicate this condition. lf the whip load exceeds the caution
alarm setpoint, the horn sounds on and off to indicate this condition. If the whip load reaches
maximum safe load, the horn sounds continuously and cutouts activate.
Assume that boom angle is in its normal range, main fall is selected and loaded, and whip fail is not
in use. lf the whip fall load sensor has a detectable failure, LOAD-WATCHwill provide no indication
of the failure. Assume load is then removed from the main fall and whip fall is selected. BOOM
LOAD displays “INOP” and MAX LOAD displays “LOAD”, the horn sounds continuously, and cutouts
activate to indicate the failure. The system resumes operation if the main fall is selected; the horn
turns off and the cutouts release.
B-l INTRODUCTION
To convert from degrees Fahrenheit (OF)to degrees Centigrade (OC),subtract 32 from the degrees
Fahrenheit, then multiply by 0.556, as shown below:
To convert from degrees Centigrade (OC)to degrees Fahrenheit (OF),multiply the degrees Centi-
grade by 1.7985, then add 32, as shown below:
OF = [OC x 1.81 + 32
Conversion factors for commonly used units are presented in Table B-l.
MULTlPLY BY TO OBTAlN
atmospheres (atm) 101.325 kiloPascal (kPa) absolute
atmospheres (atm) 14.7059 pounds per square inch (psi)
barrels (bbl) of petroleum 5.615 cubic feet (fts)
barrels (bbl) of petroleum 0.159 cubic meters (m3)
barrels (bbl) of petroleum 42 gallons, U.S. liquid
barrels of petroleum per inch (bbl/in) 0.628 cubic meters per centimeter (m3/cm)
bars 14.5138 pounds per square inch (psi)
centimeters 0.394 inches (in)
centimeters per second (cm/set) 0.0328 feet per second (ftIsec)
cubic feet (fts) 7.4805 gallons, U.S. liquid
cubic feet (fts) 28.32 liters
cubic feet (f?) 0.178 barrels (bbl) of petroleum
cubic meters (m3) 6.289 barrels (bbl) of petroleum
cubic meters (m3) 264.2 gallons, U.S. liquid
cubic meters per centimeter (m3/cm) 1.597 barrels of petroleum per inch (bbl/in)
decaNewtons (daN) 2.248 pounds
feet (ft) 0.3048 meter(m)
feet per hour (ftlhr) 0.3048 meters per hour (m/hr)
feet per minute (fvmin) 0.01829 kilometers per hour (km/hr)
feet per minute (ft/min) 0.3048 meters per minute (m/min)
feet per second (ft/sec) 30.48 centimeters per second (cm&c)
feet per second (ft/sec) 18.29 meters per minute (m/min)
foot-pound 1.4882 kilogram-meter (kg-m)
foot-pound 1.3558 Newton-meter
gallons, U.S. liquid 0.0238 barrels (bbl) of petroleum
gallons, US. liquid 0.13368 cubic feet (fts)
gallons, U.S. liquid 0.003785 cubic meters (m3)
gallons, U.S. liquid 3.7854 liter
grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm3) 8.345 pounds per U.S. liquid gallon (lb/gal)
inch (in) 2.54 centimeter (cm)
inches Hg (Mercury) 0.4912 pounds per square inch (psi)
inches H20 (Water) 0.0361 pounds per square inch (psi)
kilograms (kg) 2.2046 pounds
kilogram-meters (kg-m) 0.67196 foot-pound
kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m3) 0.00835 pounds per U.S. liquid gallon (lb/gal)
kilograms per meter (kg/m) 0.672 pounds per foot
kilograms per square centimeter (kg/cm3) 14.2227 pounds per square inch (psi)
(Continued)
MULTlPLY BY TO OBTAIN
kilometers (km) 0.6215 miles
kilometers per hour (km/hr) 54.6747 feet per minute (ft/min)
kiloPascals (kPa) 0.0099 atmospheres (atm)
kiloPascals (kPa) absolute 0.145 pounds per square inch (psi)
liters (I) 0.0353 cubic feet (fts)
liters (I) 0.2642 gallon, U.S. liquid
liters per minute (Ipm) 2.1186 standard cubic feet per hour (scfh)
meters 3.281 feet (ft)
meters per hour (m/hr) 3.2808 feet per hour (fUhr)
meters per minute (m/min) 3.2808 feet per minute (ft/min)
meters per minute 0.0547 feet per second (fVsec)
miles 1.609 kilometers (km)
Newtons 0.2284 pounds
Newton-meters 0.7376 foot-pounds
pounds (lb) 0.4448 decaNewtons (daN)
pounds (lb) 0.4536 kilograms (kg)
pounds (lb) 0.000454 metric tons
pounds (lb) 4.448 Newtons (N)
pounds (lb) 0.0005 U.S. tons
pounds per foot (Ib/ft) 1.488 kilograms per meter (kg/m)
pounds per gallon (lb/gal) 0.119826 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm3)
pounds per gallon (lb/gal) 119.826 kilograms per cubic meter (kgIm3)
pounds per square inch (psi) 0.0680 atmospheres (atm)
pounds per square inch (psi) 0.0689 bars
pounds per square inch (psi) 2.0358 inches of Hg (Mercury)
pounds per square inch (psi) 27.6778 inches of H20 (Water)
pounds per square inch (psi) 0.0703 kilograms per square centimeter (kg/cm2)
pounds per square inch (psi) 6.895 kiloPascals (kPa)
square centimeters (cm2) 0.155 square inch (in2)
square feet (ft2) 0.0929 square meter (m2)
square inch (in2) 6.4516 square centimeter (cm2)
square meter (m2) 10.764 square feet (f+)
standard cubic feet per hour (scfh) 0.472 liters per minute (Ipm)
tons, metric 2205 pounds
tons, metric 1.1025 U.S. tons
tons, U.S. 0.907 metric tons
tons, U.S. 2000 pounds
metric ton-kilometers (tonne-km) 0.6853 U.S.ton-miles
U.S.ton-miles 1.4593 metric ton-kilometers (tonne-km)