3B6 LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR (LMI)

TELESCOPIC CRANES Series ATT

Calibration Manual

LTB1 Name Code Ballast Outrigger Jib Angle Jib Length Zone
C71_1: BOOM ON OUTRIGGERS 300 2,5 6,3 0

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1 Length 9,4 14,4 19,5 24,7 28,9 30,4
2 I 0 24 48 73 93 100
3 II 0 24 48 73 93 100
4 III 0 24 48 73 93 100
5 IV
6
7
8 Amax 79 32 79 19 79 17 79 14 79 10 79 9
9 Amin 0 8 0 4,3 0 2 0 1,05 0 0,5 18 0,8
10 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
11 3 62,4 32 71,9 20
12 3,5 58,4 27,45 69,8 20,35 75,9 18
13 4 54,1 24,4 67,4 20,75 74,5 18,45 76 14
14 4,5 49,5 21,8 65,2 21,2 73,1 18,7 75,2 14,5
15 5 45 19,4 62,8 19,3 71,7 17,3 74,6 14,3
16 6 33,4 15,5 58 14,75 68,6 13,45 72,9 12,35 77,2 10 78,2 9
17 7 19,1 11,5 53 11,7 65,2 10,9 71,2 10,1 75,2 9,55 76,4 8,85
18 8 47,7 9,4 61,7 9,05 69,2 8,5 73,2 8,05 74,5 7,9
19 9 41,8 7,65 57,8 7,7 67,9 7,25 71,2 6,9 72,5 6,8
20 10 35 6,4 53,7 6,45 64,4 6,25 69 6 70,4 5,9
21 11 24,7 5,4 49,4 5,4 61,8 5,4 66,8 5,25 68,2 5,15
22 12 11 4,65 43 4,7 59 4,75 64,4 4,6 65,8 4,55
23 13 40,4 4,05 55,8 4,1 62 4,1 63,4 4,05
24 14 35,6 3,55 52,6 3,6 59,4 3,6 61 3,6
25 15 30,6 3,05 48,9 3,1 57 3,1 59,5 3,1
26 16 23,7 2,75 45 2,75 54,2 2,8 55,6 2,8
27 17 12,9 2,35 40,8 2,4 51,4 2,4 53 2,4
28 18 36,2 2,15 48,6 2,2 50,1 2,2
29 19 31,4 1,95 45,8 1,95 47,2 1,95
30 20 26,4 1,7 42,8 1,7 44,2 1,7
31 21 22,6 1,5 40 1,5 43,3 1,5
32 22 12,4 1,35 36 1,35 37,8 1,35
33 23 31,2 1,2 33,8 1,2
34 24 26 1,05 29,2 1,05
35 25 19,2 0,9 24 0,9
36 26 11 0,8 18 0,8
37 27 0,5
38 28
39 29
40

Revisione 24/12/2001

Complies to the MACHINES DIRECTIVE Standards: EN60204 – 1 , EN954 , EN12077 - 2

EMC according to the “ Heavy Industrial Environment” category: EN50081 - 2 , EN50082 - 2
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INDEX
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Pag.3

CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION Pag.4

PANEL MONITORING
- Working Condition % and alarms Pag.5
- Main Working Data Reading on the Display Pag.5, 6
- Main Working data displayed by graphics Pag.7
- Reading of Complementary Working Data on the Display Pag.8

HOW TO SELECT THE OPERATING MODE

- Setting the Operating Mode Pag.9
- Folding the jib Pag.9
- Setting the rope numbers Pag.10

AUTO-DIAGNOSTIC- System Internal Working Conditions Monitoring

Geometric Data and Load Data Pag.11
Hydraulic Pressares Data Pag.11
Sensor Digital Signals Pag.12
Status of Digital Inputs from Outside Pag.13
Status of Digital Outputs to Outside Pag.13

CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Pag.14

PASSWORD SETTING Pag.15

INITIAL CHECKS Pag.16

CALIBRATION DATA DOWN LOADING ON EEPROM Pag.16

ANGLE AND EXTENSION SENSORS CALIBRATION

- Adjusting zero degrees Pag.17
- Adjusting maximum angle Pag.17
- Adjusting zero boom length Pag.18
- Adjusting maximum boom length Pag.18

WEIGHTING CALIBRATION
- Weight calibration with no load (Empty mode) Pag.19-20
- Weight calibration with load applied Pag.21
- Adjusting the weigth with the radius Pag.22

HOW TO SELECT THE LANGUAGE Pag.23

PARAMETERS Pag.24

HOW TO TRANSFER DATA FROM A PC TO THE LMI Pag.25

HOW TO TRANSFER DATA FROM A LMI TO A PC / FLOPPY DISK Pag.26

ALARM CODES AND HOW TO REINITIALIZE THE SYSTEM Pag.24-25

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This manual will take you through the LMI 3B6 MEGACOMP installation and service
procedures, specially designed for Telescopic cranes Series ATT
This REFINED LOAD CALIBRATION MANUAL must be intended to be an extension
of TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL. For the Authorized Personnel only when a
Load Calibration is required in the following cases:
• Initial Calibration
• Re-calibration to obtain better accuracy
• Calibration of a pre-memorised load table following the installation of its relevant
equipment.
• Calibration of a new equipment which load table has been transmitted by E-mail
from MCI.
In this case Lap-top is required
Therefore a password introduction is necessary in order to avoid unauthorized
personnel to modify parameters and / or load tables.

Main system characteristics:

• Data are screened on the alphanumerical display located in the cabin.
• Extremely easy calibrations procedures. They can be performed directly from the
display placed in the cabin.
•There are protections in order to avoid unauthorized personnel to enter into the
system (passwords).

•Some diagnostic procedures however, are activated even without using a password
( please refer to the Troubleshooting Manual );
• Load charts are written on EXCEL and downloaded in the EPROM using macro
commands directly from the Manufacturer.
All the user messages, can be displayed in different languages ( selectable at any
time ).
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CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

5 7

10
8
9
11
12
13

1 Working data display;

5 GREEN Button/lamp :if pressed, it allows the operator to scroll the pages
lit = safety
6 AMBER Button/lamp :The lamp lit indicates that the load has reached the pre-alarm
condition. Pressing the button, the buzzer will stop.
7 RED Button/lamp : The lamp lit indicates that the load has reached the maximum load
allowed and the shut off has been performed;
The flashing light indicates that the machine is in shut down
procedures and the by pass key is activated.
The button can also be used to confirm a selection.
8 Operating mode selection key press to increase operating mode value;
9 Operating mode selection key press to decrease operating mode value;
10 Rope number ( tackle ) selection key: press as many times as necessary to obtain the required
value in order to achieve a correct load reading;
11 Dimmer
12 Serial link connector for external Pc;
13 Buzzer ( positioned on the rear panel ) :
Intermittent beeping = prealarm condition;
Continuous beeping = alarm condition ( shut off movements).
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PANEL MONITORING
- Lifting Conditions % and alarms
1-1 2 3 4
1-1) LCD bar showing the lifted load in percentage refer
to the maximum admitted load in that working
condition.
2) Green reference: Safe Zone.

3) Amber reference: Alarm Zone (Lifted load higher than

90% of maximum admitted
load).

4) Red reference: Shut-off Zone (Lifted load higher than

100% of maximum admitted load).

5) Green light on: Safe Working

6) Amber light on: Alarm (Buzzer activated = intermittent)

7) Red light on: Dangerous movements shutoff (Buzzer
activated continuous) 5 6 7
The red flashing light indicates that the machine is in shut down
procedures and the by pass key is activated

-Main Working Data Reading on the display

1-2) LIFTED LOAD WEIGHT
Reading in “Tonnes”, with a decimal
point
1-3) MAXIMUM ADMITTED LOAD: In
machine present configuration.
Reading in “Tonnes”, with a decimal
point
1-2 1-3
1-4) WORKING RADIUS
Reading in “Metres”, with a decimal
point 1-6
1-4
1-7
1-5) MAIN BOOM ANGLE 1-5
Reading in “Degrees”

1-6) BOOM LENGTH

Reading in “Meters”, with a decimal
point.
1-7) HEIGHT FROM GROUND
Reading in “Meters”, with a decimal
point.
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PANEL MONITORING
-Main Working Data Reading on the display

1-8

1-8b
1-8a

1-9a 1-9b 1-9c 1-9d 1-9e

1-8) WRITTEN TEST

The following information are displayed : the % of boom length, the stowed jib, alarms
and warning messages, operating mode during selection procedures.
This written message appears after the operating mode has been selected.
(Please refer to “SWITCHING THE MACHINE ON section on ” Pag.7 and “SELECTING
THE OPERATING MODE ”section on Pag.13)
1-8a) BOOM SINGLE ELEMENT EXTENSION PERCENTAGE
(0% = element completely closed; 100% = element completely extended).
1-8b) JIB STOWED INDICATION ON THE BOOM SIDE
(S: _ = no Jib selected ; S:A = Jib 7mt; S:B = Jib 8mt; S:C = Jib 7+8mt)

1-9a) OPERATING MODE SELECTED CODE: Corresponds to the load charts table which
must be selected related to the crane configuration.
1-9b) PART OF LINES manually selectable.
1-9c) JIB LENGTH : corresponds at the jib’s extension related to the table chart selected
1-9d) JIB ANGLE : corresponds to the jib’s angle referred to the table chart selected
1-9e) COUNTERWEIGHT VALUE :It indicates the counterweight value referred to table chart
selected
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PANEL MONITORING
- Main working data reading through graphics
By pressing the green button, it’s possible to visualize the working data through graphics

1-1

1-7 1-6
12.3
1-3 m 13.4 MAX
%
.2 ACT
24° 1-5
1-2
9.2 1-4
1-9a 101 1 .0 0 5.5
m 1-9e
1-9b
1-9d
1-9c

1-1) LCD bar showing the lifted load in percentage refer to the max admitted load in that working
condition.
1-2) LIFTED LOAD WEIGHT Reading in “Tonnes”, with a decimal point
1-3) MAXIMUM ADMITTED LOAD
In machine present configuration. Reading in “Tonnes”, with a decimal point
1-4) WORKING RADIUS Reading in “Metres”, with a decimal point
1-5) MAIN BOOM ANGLE Reading in “Degrees”
1-6) BOOM LENGTH. Reading in “Metres”, with a decimal point
1-7) HEIGHT FROM GROUND Reading in “Metres”, with a decimal point
1-9a) OPERATING MODE SELECTED CODE :
Corresponds to the load charts table which must be selected related to the crane configuration.
1-9b) PART OF LINES manually selectable.
1-9c) JIB LENGTH : corresponds at the jib’s extension related to the table chart selected
1-9d) JIB ANGLE : corresponds to the jib’s angle referred to the table chart selected
1-9e) COUNTERWEIGHT VALUE :It indicates the counterweight value referred to table chart
selected
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PANEL SCREENS
-Complementary reading related to the machine functioning

The further information displayed on the panel (zone 1-8) are the following :

ANTI TWO BLOCK ALARM 1-8

1)
This message appears when the Anti two block alarm is activated.

OVERLOAD 1-8
2)
This message appears when the lifted load has overtaken the maximum load
allowed referring to the load charts table.

SYNCRO ALARM
3) 1-8

This message appears every time the operator uses the telescopic boom syncro
key, simultaneously the max allowed load decreases to 1 Ton.
This alarm will be erased when the boom will be completely closed.

E01 MINIMUM RADIUS

4) 1-8

This message appears when the boom’s angle is higher than the pre setted angle.
.

E02 MAXIMUM RADIUS

5) 1-8

This message appears when the boom is positioned in a way that, referring to the
load charts, there isn’t any load charts table applicable.
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SELECTING THE OPERATING MODE

- Operating mode set up and stowing the jib
Setting up the operating mode:
To change the crane operating mode,
please refer to the following instructions:
• Press once the button 8 or 9, on the
display appears the description (zone1-8)
and the code (zone1-9a) of the operating .2 t 13.4
max
mode used. m
24° 12.3
• Press once again the button 8 (to m 9.2 RUN
0°

increase) or 9 (to decrease) until the %

1-8 BRACCIO BASE SU STAB

display will show the description
200 1 .0 0 3.8
(Zone 1-8) and the code (Zone 1-9a) of m

the correct operating mode. 1-9a

Please refer to the load charts table
supplied by the manufacturer for the
Operating Mode list.
• Press the red button (7) to confirm the
selection
NOTE :It’s not possible change an
Operating Mode meanwhile a load 8 9 7
is applied.

JIB STOWING SETTING UP

After the Operating Mode has been selected,
it’s necessary to proceed with the jib’s stowing
up ( the jib could be folded next to the boom in
all its configuration, part of it or none of them ). .2 t
max
13.4
Press the button 8 (to increase) or 9 (to 24°
m
12.3
decrease) until the display will show the correct m 9.2 RUN
0°

m
%

stowed jib description (Zone 1-8) 1-8 JIB 7m A LATO

•Press the red button (7) to confirm the 200 1 .0 0 3.8
selection m

Now, the machine is ready to work.

Switching On or Off the machine, it won’t
make the selected chart change until the
next manual selection will be performed.

8 9 7
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ROPE NUMBER ( TACKLE ) SETTING UP

LINE OF ROPES SETTING UP

It’s necessary to set the line of ropes value

everytime that the winch rope’s number
changes.

WARNING : .2 t
max
13.4
A miscalculation of the line of ropes, could 24°
m
12.3
lead to danger situation m 9.2 RUN
0°

m
%

% 0/ 0/ 0 S:A
To modify the line of rope, please proceed as 1-9b 202 2 0 0 38
follows: m

• Press the button 10 until on the display

(zone 1-9b) the correct number will appear
• Press twice the red button (7) to confirm
the selection.

NOTE : If the load on the rope is higher than

the single rope maximum pre setted
load, the system puts itself in alarm
10 7
and a message will appear.
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AUTO DIAGNOSTIC
System internal working conditions monitoring
Geometric data and load data
These readings show on some pages the internal status of the system which become very
useful when a fault occurs.
Starting from the main working data page press twice the GREEN button:
The display will show the control page, giving
geometric data and main cylinder differential pressure summary.

The displayed parameters are as follows:

• P : Main cylinder differential pressure

in Bar;
.2 max
t 13.4
• W : Lifted load weight in Tonnes; m
24° 12.3
m 9.2 0°

RUN m

• M : Maximum admitted load in present %

% 0/ 0/ 0 S:
position in Tonnes; P49 W 0.2 M13.4
A24 L12.3 R 9.2
m

• A : Actual angle in Degrees;

• L : Actual boom length in Meters;

• R : Radius from turret rotation centre

in Meters;
Hydraulic pressures data
By pressing the RED BUTTON the display shows the individual hydraulic pressures
summary :
The displayed parameters are as follows:
• P : Main cylinder differential pressure
in Bar;

• PL : Main cylinder bottom side pressure .2 t

max
13.4
in Bar; 24°
m
12.3
m 9.2 RUN
0°

m
%

• PH : Main cylinder rod side pressure % 0/ 0/ 0 S:

P49 PL 54 PH 17
in Bar; A24 L12.3 W 0.2
m

• A : Actual angle in Degrees;

• L : Actual boom length in Meters;

• W : Lifted load weight in Tonnes;

To return to the main page, press the Green button.
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AUTO DIAGNOSTIC
System internal working conditions monitoring
Sensors Digital Signals
Pressing once again the RED button the display will show the first page giving pressure
transducers and length/angle sensors digital signals corresponding to the actual
measurements.
The displayed parameters are as follows:

0 xxx : Main cylinder bottom side pressure

value in Bits; between 0 and 1023 (*)
.2 t
max
13.4
1 xxx : Main cylinder rod side pressure value 24°
m
12.3
in Bits; between 0 and 1023 (*) m 9.2 RUN
0°

m
%
% 0/ 0/ 0 S:
0 XXX 1 XXX
2 xxx : Angle value in Bits; 2 XXX 3 XXX
between 0 and 1023 (*) m

3 xxx : Boom Length value in Bits;

between 0 and 1023 (*)

(*) = Due to 10bits A/D Converter

Pressing once again the RED button the display will show the second page giving digital
signals corresponding to the measurements of the other analogic inputs:

The displayed parameters are as follows:

4 xxx : not used;

5 xxx : not used;

.2 t
max
13.4
6 xxx : Anti two block status: in safety 24°
m
12.3
condition, the value must be around m 9.2 RUN
0°

530(*); %
% 0/ 0/ 0 S:
4 XXX 5 XXX
6 XXX 7 XXX
7 xxx : not used; m

(*) = Due to 10bits A/D Converter

To return to the main page, press the Green button.

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AUTO DIAGNOSTIC
System internal working conditions monitoring
Status of Digital Inputs from outside
Pressing once more the RED button, the display shows the summary of the ON/OFF
selections given by external micro-switches:

Digital Inputs (I)

The upper row indicates the Input number, while
the lower row indicates its status.
The symbol “*” means active Input, the symbol “-” means
non active Input .
• 0 : Not used
.2 t
max
13.4
m
24° 12.3
• 1 : Not used m 9.2 RUN
0°

• 2 : Not used %
% 0/ 0/ 0 S:
• 3 : Turret position sensor :“*” micro switch active I 01234567890123
-------------*
• 4 : Not used m

• 5 : Anti two block by pass key :“*” when the anti two block
by pass button is pressed
• 6 : Boom synchronizing key:“*” When the Boom
synchronizing key is activate
• 7 : Main by pass key :“*”When the main by pass key is
activated.
• 8-N.: Not used
Status of Digital Outputs to outside
Pressing once more the RED button, the display shows the Outputs of the system
status summary ( automatic signals):
Digital Outputs (O)
The upper row indicates the Output number, while the
lower row indicates its status. The symbol “*” means
active Output, the symbol “-” means non active
Output .
0: Shut off Movements: “*” when the machine works in
safety condition. .2 t 13.4
max
“-” when the machine is m
24° 12.3
entered in shut off procedures (100%) m 9.2 RUN
0°

1: Anti two block shut off : “*” when the anti two block is %
% 0/ 0/ 0 S:
not activated O 01234567890123
**--*---*----*
“-” when the anti two block is activated. m

2 : Not used
3 : Non used
4 : Maximum angle shut off : “*”when the maximum
angle shut off is not activated
“-”when the maximum angle shut off is activated
5-N.:Not used
To return to the main page, press the Green button.
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CALIBRATION PROCEDURES
With “ CALIBRATION PROCEDURES”, we intend after a password is given, allowing to
enter into the functions of the program, as the fine calibration of geometrical data and other
parameters.
The menu are related to a code, their functioms are the following:
10 Initialise 01 Save
12 Ang.Min. 13 Ang.Max
14 Boom Min. 15 Boom Max
20 Empty Act 21 Laden Act
27 Laden by Rad 60 Language
30 Parameters
The calibration procedure is performed directly from the control panel utilizing the key
button.
Only four of them are necessary in calibration procedure which, after a password has been
entered, they take the following functions:

5 6 7

8 9 10
5) Green Button : keeps its function; allowing to change the pages displayed;
6) Amber Button : keeps its function; disactivating the buzzer
Meanwhile:
7) Red Button : Entering into the Menu (ENTER)
8) It scrolls back the calibration’s menu or it (-)
decreases the value by one
9) It scrolls onwards the calibration’s menu or it (+)
increase the value by one
10) It allows the wiper along the line (INDEX)
with function of confirming.

The display area where the calibration’s menu are displayed is the 1-9.

1-9
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SETTING THE PASSWORD

In order to be able of entering into the calibration procedure, it’s necessary setting the
password.
Please, proceed as follows :
Start the machine on and wait for few seconds.On the display, the following page will be
displayed

000 .0 t
max 000.0
m
00.0
%
m 00 .0 RUN
0° 00
m

UM192-X dd/mm/yy
m

Quickly press once the Enter button

*
The setting password page gets displayed Code 4477

If it doesn’t get displayed, it means that the “ENTER” button has been pressed in
advance or in delay.Switch it off and perform the same operation.

Press several times the“INDEX” button in order to achieve the right figure

With the button “+” to increase the figure until the value XXXX (*).
Eventually press “-“ to decrease .
Press ENTER to confirm.
Press the green button to get to the first operating page.
Please set up the operating mode used as described on page 9 .

Thank’s to the password, it’s now possible have

access to the functions.
To enter into the calibration menu, it’s necessary that .2 t
max
13.4
the operative page 3 gets displayed (press twice the 24°
m
12.3
green button). m 9.2 RUN
0°

m
%
% 0/ 0/ 0 S:
Only now it’s possible to enter into the calibration’s P49 W 0.2 M13.4
menu pressing the key 9 (+) . A24 L12.3 R 9.2
m

(*) The pre series value was setted to 4482.

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INITIAL CHECKS
This operation is necessary for the memory to accept the machine’s data.Usually, it
should be performed in commissioning procedures (prototipe). It can also be used if the
operator wishes to erase all the previous calibrations.

By pressing the key “+” and “-“ the following page will be shown.

TRANSDUCER
10 Initialise

Press ENTER to access to the following page

INITIALISE

Press ENTER then confirm by pressing the INDEX button .

At this stage,all the machine’s data are initialized ( not the calibration’s data ), and

the operation needs to be saved.

CALIBRATION DATA DOWNLOADING ON EEPROM

After any data modification, activation or calibration, it is compulsory to save
avoiding to loose them switching the engine off.

Through the buttons “+” and “-“ visualize the page "01 Save”.

TRANSDUCER
01 Save

Press “ENTER” to activate the command.

A message will inform the operator that the saving procedure is in progress

Save…
Please Wait

At the end, the message will be shown as follows:

DONE !

Press INDEX to return to the main page.

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ANGLE AND EXTENSION SENSORS CALIBRATION

This operation consists in the calibration of angle and extension sensors in case of
commissioning procedures and / or in case of sensor’s replacment.
It simply consist of positioning the boom in its minimum and maximum working conditions
and then confirm them. This operation is performed in order to achieve the right
correspondance between the transducers signal and the machine’s geometry.

ZERO ANGLE CALIBRATION

Position the machine with the boom totally retracted and to 0°
Seek with “+” the following page:

TRANSDUCER
12 Ang.Min .0

The value shown on the right bottom side indicates the value that the operator should
position the machine.

Pressing ENTER the display screens:

TRANSDUCER
Index to Confirm

Press INDEX to accept the zero degrees value.

MAXIMUM ANGLE CALIBRATION

Position the boom, retracted , at 78° ( the use of a bubble is suggested )
Seek with “+” the following page:

TRANSDUCER
13 Ang.Max 78.0

The value shown on the right bottom side indicates the value that the operator should
position the machine.
Pressing ENTER the display screens:

TRANSDUCER
Index to Confirm

Press INDEX to accept the degrees value.

.
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LENGTH MINIMUM VALUE CALIBRATION

Position the machine with the boom totally retracted.
Seek with “+” the following page :

TRANSDUCER
14 Boom Min 9.42

The value shown on the right bottom side indicates the length value with boom
retracted
Pressing ENTER the display screens:

TRANSDUCER
Index to Confirm

Press INDEX to accept the length minimum value.

LENGTH MAXIMUM VALUE CALIBRATION

Position the machine with the boom totally extended.
Seek with “+” the following page

TRANSDUCER
15 Boom.Max 30.4

The value shown on the right bottom side indicates the length value with boom fully
extended.
Pressing ENTER the display screens:

TRANSDUCER
Index to Confirm

Press INDEX to accept the length maximum value.

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WEIGHT CALIBRATION
The following procedures indicate the actions to take in order to calibrate the first
machine of a specific crane model.
For this reason, we must proceed with the maximum accuracy, the load charts table will be
taken as “master” for the following machines. Thus, for the future machines, the calibration
will be just a simply check of the readings and, if necessary, some little adjustments in order
to compensate some differences of the boom’s behaviour.
The calibration consist of confirming the “no load ( empty ) values and with “load
applied” values with a known weight.
Please, proceed as follows:

CALIBRATION WITH NO LOAD ( EMPTY MODE ).

The calibration with no load ( empty mode ) consist of calibrate the load and the radius in
different boom’s position.
With the main boom is possible to perform 9 angle positions and 9 different length positions.
With the jib is possible to perform 9 angle positions and 2 different length positions.
For each position, it will be necessary to measure the real radius, set it into the parameters
and perform the corrections
The first operation to be performed is to set the block’s weight.
Seek with “+” the following page:

WEIGHT
20 EmptyAct .0

Press ENTER to access to the menu.

*
20 EmptyAct .0

By pressing the INDEX button, shift the asterisk above the figure that needs to
be setted, press the + or – to decrease or increase it.
Press ENTER to confirm.

Seek with “+” the following page:

WEIGHT
23 EMPTY
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Position the machine with the boom totally extended and maximum radius, measure the real
radius. Press ENTER to access into the menu.

WEIGHT
Index to Confirm

Press INDEX to confirm the following page will be displayed

*
27 Radius 1.00

Set out the previous radius measured (shifting the asterisk by pressing the INDEX button
above the figure that needs to be set and using the button + e -).
Press ENTER to confirm

IN PROGRESS…
0 Z 0 S 0

This operation must be performed by lowering the main boom every 10° and setting out each
time the measured radius.
The same procedure can be performed for different boom’s lentgh.
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CALIBRATION WITH LOAD APPLIED

The calibration with load applied consist of lifting a known weight at a certain radius and to
perform a calibration if needed
Please proceed as follows:
Extend completely the main boom with the maximum angle, lift a known weight as closed as
possible to the maximum load allowed in that position.
Seek with “+” the following page

WEIGHT
21 LadenAct .0

Press ENTER to access into the menu

*
21 LadenAct .0
Set out the the total load lifted value (Shifting the asterisk by pressing the INDEX button
above the figure that needs to be set it and, acting + e -).
Press ENTER to confirm.
Seek with “+” the following page

WEIGHT
25 LADEN

Press ENTER to access into the menu al menù.

WEIGHT
Index to Confirm

Press INDEX to confirm the page shows:

*
27 Radius 1.00
Set out the previous radius measured misurato (Shifting the asterisk by pressing the
INDEX button above the figure that needs to be set it and, acting + e -).
Press ENTER to confirm.
IN PROGRESS…
0 Z 0 S 0

The calibration can be performed in several steps, up to 9 times lowering the angle but
without moving the boom length.
Lower the boom, please measure the real radius value and repeat the above mentioned
procedures.
The load correction is going to be performed retracting the boom, at relevant boom length.
Note : the lifted load in the different positions, must be as closed as possible to the
maximum load allowed subject to the load table.
Remember that each times the weight changes, it’s necessary to set out again the
known load into the menu 21(see above).
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WEIGHT CALIBRATION WITH THE RADIUS

It’s possible, in this way, to adjust the load acting directly on the radius..
Seek with “+” the following page:

WEIGHT
27 LADEN by Rad.

Press ENTER to access into the menu.

WEIGHT
Index to Confirme

Press INDEX to confirm the page shows:

IN PROGRESS…
0 Z 0 S 0

As previously described this calibration must be performed in different positions

starting with the boom completely extended and maximum angle up to 9 angle’s position.
For each position, lift a known load and measure the radius, set out this value then press
ENTER to confirm.
Repeat this procedures for each position.
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SELECTING THE LANGUAGE

Seek with “+” the following page:

CONFIGURATION
60 LANGUAGE 0

Press ENTER to access into the menu.

*
60 LANGUAGE .0

By pressing the INDEX button, shift the asterisk above the figure that needs to
be setted, press the + or – to decrease or increaseit.
Press ENTER to confirm.
.

Six Languages available:

0 = FRENCH
1 = ENGLISH
2 = GERMAN
3 = SPANISH
4 = DUTCH
5 = ITALIAN
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PARAMETERS
The parameter’s menu allows to modify the original machine’s data.
The operation can only be performed by programmers and not by Technical Department
personnel.
When a “SAVE” action is performed up to 1000 parameters are available.Their value is saved
in the EEPROM.
Their use is various and comprehend:
• Machine geometrical data • Timer
• Operating Mode • Initializing
• Load correction • Transducer’s adjustment
Most of them are setted automatically, for istance, adjusting the transducer, with corrections or
with zero memorizing a zero; others have dedicated pages and some others, are not used.
Anyway, all of them can be read and modify using the following procedure. In this page, each
parameter is linked to an index.
The relation between the parameter meaning and the index, it depends from the machine and
from the software version.
The parameters not used must be setted to“0”.
How to visualize or modify a parameter’s value
i.e:
Suppose that the parameter #23 is setted to 56 and we wish to modify into 85.
Proceed as follows:
Seek with “+” this page:
SET UP
30 Parameters

Press ENTER to access into the parameter’s setting up menu.

Index area Value area

*
P 0: xxxx

In this page the parameters “0” is displayed ( XXX indicates that the value
displayed is not relevant )
When the asterisk is as shown ( index area ) use “+” and “-“
to modify the parameter’s value.
Reached the parameter 23, by pressing the INDEX button, shift the asterisk on
the “value area”.
*
P 23: 56

With the + modify the “5” in to “8”. By using the INDEX shift
the asterisk on the next figure and using the ” –” modify the “6” in to “5”.

*
P 23: 85

When the data is dispayed correctly, press ENTER in order to acquire the
data or use the INDEX to shift the asterisk in “index area” and set out another
parameter.
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DATA DOWNLOAD FROM LAP TOP TO LMI (*)

Following procedure is required when data memorized into the PC must be
downloaded into the LMI memories.
Connect the cable to the RS232 port of the Lap top, and its other end to the
connector placed on the MEGACOMP unit.
Select prompt MSD on the PC.
To start the program digit SAVE on the keyboard , and press ENTER.
The screen will show:
1 : SAVE DATA FROM TRUCK TO COMPUTER
2 : LOAD DATA FROM COMPUTER TO TRUCK
5 : PREPARE DISKETTE
6 : SHOW DATA
0 : EXIT
Scrolling on 2, the list of all the programs cotained into the lap top will show up
i.e.:
PROGRAMS LIST
00 ATT4001 18/09/2001 11:52 am
01 ATT4002 11/09/2001 02:59 pm
----
Select the index corresponding to the model of required machine ( 00, 01, 02..) and
press ENTER.
The screen will show:
Page xxx of 1023
This counter will increase from 0 to 1023; after that all data will be downloaded
Press any key to continue.
(*) The memorized data here considered are the ones memorized at the machine
start up original programming, and stored on a floppy disk which can even be
transmitted by e-mail directlu to the PC.
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DATA DOWNLOAD FROM LMI TO PC AND FROM PC

TO FLOPPY DISK
Some other loading/downloading functtions from Lap Top to LMI exist:

SELECTION 1 This function is needed to save data from LMI to PC.

When PC requires it, introduce the name of the File
that must be saved ( 8 figures maximum ). After that
press ENTER
SELECTION 5 This function is needed to down load data from PC to
a Floppy-Disk.
Put a Floppy-Disk into the driver and press ENTER.
Dial the name of the file to be saved and press
ENTER.

SELECTION 6 This function is needed to display the memorized file-

data directly on the Lap Top screen, selecting the
proper program.

SELECTION 0 This function is needed to exit the program

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ALARM CODE AND ACTIONS TO TAKE

Alarm
Description What to do
code
• Switch the system off and on.
If the alarm persists:
Memory data not • Check that E2prom chip is fitted properly in its
56 reliable socket.
• Re-enter data and save them again
• Replace the E2PROM chip and recalibrate the
machine
Check that the wiring and the connectors are not in
Angle sensor short circuit.
15 reading lower than
the minimum value If the alarm persists:
• Check the angle sensor integrity.
• Check that the cable or the connector wiring is not
Angle sensor open
25 reading higher than
the maximum value If the alarm persists:
• Check the angle sensor integrity.

Reading pressure of • Check that the cable or the connectors wiring are
the main cylinder not in short circuit.
12 (bottom side) lower If the alarm persists:
than the minimum. • Check the pressure transducer integrity.

Reading pressure of • Check that the cable or the connector wiring are not
the main cylinder open
22 (bottom side) higher If the alarm persists:
than the maximum.
• Check the pressure transducer integrity
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Alarm
Description What to do
code
Reading pressure of • Check that the wiring and the connectors are not in
the main cylinder (rod short circuit
13 If the alarm persists:
side) lower than the
minimum. • Check the pressure transducer integrity
Reading pressure of • Check that the cable or the connector wiring are not
the main cylinder (rod open
23 If the alarm persists:
side) higher than the
maximum. • Check the pressure transducer integrity

Reading of the boom • Check that the wiring and the connectors are not in
length sensor lower short circuit
11 than the minimum If the alarm persists:
value
•Check the length transducer integrity

Reading of the boom • Check that the cable or the connector wiring is not
length sensor higher open
21
than the maximum If the alarm persists:
value • Check the length transducer integrity

E01 The boom’s angle

MINIMUM has overtaken the • Lower the boom’s slope
RADIUS maximum value
This message
appears when the
E02 boom is positioned in
•Retract or lift the crane’s boom until the system will
MAXIMUM a way that, reffering
get into a load chart.
RADIUS to the load charts,
there isn’t any load
charts applicable