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Cranesmart LMI Version R9

The Cranesmart

™

LMI System

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“You have invested in the industry’s leading technology in crane safety equipment.”

This manual covers the installation and operation of all

Cranesmart™ Load Moment Indicators (LMI).

For sales, service or assistance: (888) 562-3222 / 1 (780) 437-2986

An electronic copy of this manual is available at

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in Adobe PDF format.

Load cell transmitter FCC compliance identification

NFBLAB123

Angle transducer FCC compliance identification

NFBLAB124

Anti-2-block transmitter FCC compliance identification

NFBLAB124

FCC Compliance: Please note -

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cranesmart

Systems for FCC compliance could void the user‟s authority to operate the equipment.

Summary of Contents for LMI System

Page 1: ...Cranesmart Systems LMI System User Manual May 11 2015 Rev 9...

Page 2: ...e 888 562 3222 1 780 437 2986 An electronic copy of this manual is available at www cranesmart com in Adobe PDF format Load cell transmitter FCC compliance identification NFBLAB123 Angle transducer FC...

Page 3: ...s warranty does not cover defects resulting from accident alteration improper use or failure of the purchaser to follow normal operating procedures as outlined in this instruction manual and or indust...

Page 4: ...ted immediately Continued use of damaged components may result in catastrophic failure and personal injury Unless authorized by the factory in writing modifications such as cutting welding or permanen...

Page 5: ...lls only 14 Male Male 40 50 80K Load Cell Link Placement on Boom Tip Dead end for Multiple Parts of Line 15 Male Male 40 50 80K Load Cell Link Placement on headache Ball for Single Part of Line 16 LOA...

Page 6: ...N INSTRUCTIONS 34 Installation Type A Measuring Machine Tilt Roll 34 Installation Type B Measuring Grade and Super Elevation Ship List Roll and Trim Pitch 35 Level Transducer Error Messages 36 BATTERY...

Page 7: ...ERATIONS 52 System Start up 52 To Accept the Current Configuration 53 To Change the Display Panel Configuration 53 Quick Winch Switching 54 To View the Auxiliary Winches 54 To Accept the New Winch Con...

Page 8: ...65 Viewer 65 Cable Reel 66 SUPERVISOR PERMISSION LEVEL 67 Permissions Level 68 To Set the Permission Level 68 To Exit the Setup Menu 68 Calibration Menu 69 Load Cell Calibration 69 Boom Angle Indicato...

Page 9: ...able Disable Menu 78 Logger Menu 78 Download 78 PIN Codes 79 PIN Login 79 DISPLAY PANEL OPERATING SCREENS 80 Primary Operating Screen 80 Secondary Operating Screen 80 Limits Screen 82 Signal Strength...

Page 10: ...line pull load cell 92 40 000lb single line pull load cell 93 50 000lb single line pull load cell 94 80 000lb single line pull load cell 95 Anti 2 Block Switch 96 Boom Angle Transducer 97 Display Pane...

Page 11: ...oom rooster sheave and or jib Pliers for removing and bending cotter pins Electric drill with bits Welder not required for LOAD CELL installation for attaching weld plate to boom jib tips if installin...

Page 12: ...rations for the correct installation of the load cell s 1 Even Parts of Line Pin the load cell between the wire rope socket becket and the dead end on the boom of the crane see second illustration 2 O...

Page 13: ...oad cell link between the wire rope wedge socket and the dead end as illustrated below 2 Your system is calibrated at the factory 3 If you have any questions please call our sales department at 888 56...

Page 14: ...l link between the wire rope wedge socket and the Headache Ball or hook block as illustrated below Your system is factory calibrated If you have any questions please call our sales department at 888 5...

Page 15: ...le Male flat link load cells only The Sandwich Link Stabilization Pin prevents the sandwich link from folding against and damaging the load cell when the headache ball or hook block is laid on the gro...

Page 16: ...he Sandwich Links to pin the load cell link between the wire rope socket becket and the dead end boom tip as illustrated below Place the locking threaded centre pin important and the stabilization pin...

Page 17: ...he load cell link between the wire rope wedge socket and the Headache Ball or hook block as illustrated below Place the locking threaded centre pin and the stabilization pin as illustrated below Your...

Page 18: ...pment for battery replacement Battery replacement kit contains One 3 6 volt Lithium Ion D cell battery Two O rings one for a 7 5 15 25K load cell one for a 40K and larger load cell One 6g packet of Si...

Page 19: ...inum plate and discard 6 Grease the proper replacement o ring with your fingers using a portion of the silicone grease supplied with the kit 7 Install the new greased o ring into the groove on the alu...

Page 20: ...ice style booms Radio Linerider Installation Overview The linerider is attached to a swing arm mounting bracket included with kit as shown in the illustration below The swing arm assembly has four joi...

Page 21: ...ad section of the hydraulic boom as illustrated to the right Select a location so that the swing arm angle with respect to the boom will not exceed 30 during normal operation of the crane The lineride...

Page 22: ...our selected location 3 The first base plate will be attached to the boom with the swing arm bolt affixed to the center of the base plate 4 The second base plate will be attached to the boom so that i...

Page 23: ...22 Cranesmart LMI Version R9...

Page 24: ...to ensure correct calibration Installation steps 1 With linerider positioned as illustrated at right remove free axle at right bottom of the linerider 2 With linerider positioned as illustrated above...

Page 25: ...th sides of the weld bar are identical 2 Ensure that the mounted A2B switch will have an unobstructed line of sight to the receiver panel antenna Install the large shoulder bolt into the A2B swing arm...

Page 26: ...obile cranes When transporting the crane it is advised that the weight is hung using this method Counterweight 1 Attach counterweight chain to the bottom of the A 2 B transmitter using the C Shackle s...

Page 27: ...of the boom and must be installed in the orientation shown in the diagram below Do not weld permanently before testing in case adjustments are needed To Install the Transducer 1 Remove the weld plate...

Page 28: ...eld the weld bar to the crane The weld bar can be welded directly to the crane or to an existing Cranesmart weld plate Both sides of the weld bar are identical 3 Attach the wind speed swivel mount pla...

Page 29: ...then transmits the boom length to the display panel There are two sizes of drums a small drum 15 in diameter suitable for crane booms with a hydraulic extension spanning up to 100ft and a large drum...

Page 30: ...m Angle will not function properly Installation of Mounting Feet 1 Locate and mark a position on the boom at least 10 back from the tip of the base section 2 The mounting feet come already attached to...

Page 31: ...lly assembled and ready to install 1 Lift the Cable Reel assembly on to the mounting feet 2 Using the supplied hardware bolt the Mounting Plate to the mounting feet 3 Attach the 4 pin connector to the...

Page 32: ...ng Plate to the mounting feet 4 Attach the 4 pin connector to the Cable Reel Transducer Box 5 Strain relief the signal cable to prevent it from being damaged 6 Attach the Drum using the instructions b...

Page 33: ...ing section of the crane 4 Weld the anchor to the tip of the boom Allow for 6 12 inches of space between the last guide and anchor 5 Spin the cable drum in the direction of the payout this is indicate...

Page 34: ...m the boom quickly and easily 1 Slide crimped cable end through the keyhole opening in the anchor 2 Install the retaining bolt lock washer and nut to secure the cable in the keyhole opening NOTE When...

Page 35: ...om towards the tip Refer to the diagram below 3 Make sure that the Level transducer is not mounted in a position where it might be stepped on or in a position where it may suffer impact damage Possibl...

Page 36: ...correct mounting position of the Level Transducer is critical The label must be facing up and the directional arrow should point towards the front of the car or ship Refer to the diagram below 4 The...

Page 37: ...ds from its calibrated zero past the number of degrees set in the LIMITS screen Press SELECT from the main operating screen to view the current list value If the value is positive then the Transducer...

Page 38: ...tains One 3 6 volt Lithium Ion D cell Battery One 1 8th Allen key NOTE We suggest you remove the transmitter from the boom of the crane however battery replacement can be done with the transmitter on...

Page 39: ...tag reading the distance from the BDT and the tank tag must be inch or less as shown in the diagram Adjust the bracket to move the BDT in or out as required Tank Tags The Tank Tags are the numbered s...

Page 40: ...tank tag so that the word TRANSDUCER on the BDT label passes directly over it see drawing This is the tank tag reader location on the BDT and for proper function all tank tags must pass through that...

Page 41: ...nstall the Display Panel to the bracket 6 Use the P clamp to provide strain relief for the power cable by attaching it to one of the mounting bolts on the bracket NOTE The Display Panel can pivot hori...

Page 42: ...orten it for installation you will notice that it contains two extra wires The purple and blue wires are used in other applications for RS485 communication and should not be used Alarm Shut offs The W...

Page 43: ...42 Cranesmart LMI Version R9 Basic Wiring Diagram...

Page 44: ...ools to secure the connection tight enough so tools will be needed to disconnect them Junction Box The Junction Box is used to connect Power and ground to the panel and BDT Boom Direction Transducer s...

Page 45: ...44 Cranesmart LMI Version R9 Junction Box Wiring Diagram...

Page 46: ...panel to the alarm hub Installation of Alarm Hub 1 Locate a position to mount the alarm hub where the operator can reach the wiring if necessary 2 Align Mark and drill holes using mounting holes on th...

Page 47: ...46 Cranesmart LMI Version R9 Alarm Hub Wiring Diagram...

Page 48: ...type of boom on your crane Antenna types 1 Panel Mount For all cranes without a cab 2 External Mount For cranes with cabs 3 Marine For marine cranes with cabs NOTE Ensure that the lines of sight betwe...

Page 49: ...aper from the adhesive strip on the underside of the antenna 3 Place the antenna on the top of the panel 4 Using the P clamp and machine screw included in the installation kit strain relief the cable...

Page 50: ...will be included in the system packaging Installation varies between cranes but use the following as a guideline For optimum performance the antenna should be installed horizontally as shown below but...

Page 51: ...xternal marine antenna included in the kit Installation varies between cranes but use the following as a guideline For optimum performance the antenna should be installed at a 45 angle as shown below...

Page 52: ...is overcome by user damage or system malfunction this wire can be by passed using a bypass plug included with the kit When this plug is installed as follows it will allow your function kick outs to b...

Page 53: ...d load chart or make any necessary changes The first screen displayed is the Cranesmart systems logo The panel then displays the Crane type and configuration the serial number and the date and time Th...

Page 54: ...s select Change 2 Use the Up or Down arrows select Winch 3 Use the Up or Down arrows select Main Aux 1 Aux 2 4 Press Accept twice to save 5 Use the Up or Down arrows select POL 6 Use the Up or Down ar...

Page 55: ...2 4 Press Accept twice to save 5 Use the Up or Down arrows select Aux1 POL 6 Use the Up or Down arrows choose the number of POL 7 Press Accept twice to save 8 Make changes as necessary and select Cont...

Page 56: ...uxiliary Winches 1 Press the Up or Down arrows a message is displayed warning the user that the system will change to another winch 2 Press Accept to Change the configuration screen for the new winch...

Page 57: ...R9 To Accept the New Winch Configuration 1 Select continue The Verify Load Chart screen will be displayed 2 Select continue The Primary Operating screen will display the new winch selection and the p...

Page 58: ...operator to enter any highlighted field When a Menu is selected a new screen is displayed When a Value is selected the operator can change the Value When an Operation is selected the operation is per...

Page 59: ...Operating screen Limits Displays the Limit settings for the system i e the Max or Min Angle or Max Load settings Tare Enables the operator to Tare out the current load value and return to the Primary...

Page 60: ...etup Menus The Setup screen displays menus to enable operators to configure settings for the system The menus available depend on the permission level of the user There are two permission levels avail...

Page 61: ...indicators Configure Enables users to select the Winch and Parts of line to be displayed System Enables users to display the serial number of the system or change the permission level Diagnostic Enabl...

Page 62: ...tems are customised for each client each system has Winch and Parts of Line however other parts are optional and may or may not be part of your system Cranesmart Systems will provide specific instruct...

Page 63: ...Menu to return to the Top Menu Tip Height Limits 1 From the Primary Operating screen press select the Secondary Operating screen is displayed 2 Use the Up or Down arrows select Setup 3 Use the Up or D...

Page 64: ...Up or Down arrows to highlight Setup Press select 3 Use the Up or Down arrows to highlight Limits Press select 4 Use the Up or Down arrows to highlight Pitch Roll Press select 5 You will be defaulted...

Page 65: ...to adjust your panel display to be lighter or darker for easier viewing 1 From the Primary Operating Screen press select the Secondary Operating Screen is displayed 2 Use the Up or Down arrows select...

Page 66: ...or Select Back or Top Menu to return to the top menu Panel Relay Will show only the condition and the status of the internal panel relay that controls the white wire No adjustments can be made from th...

Page 67: ...e top menu Cable Reel Used to troubleshoot the wireless cable reel It displays the actual boom length including all jibs and extensions along with the retracted and extended set points The other infor...

Page 68: ...el or Cable Reel Options Enables supervisors to Enable or Disable the Limits Lock Bypass button or External Alarms System Enables users to display the serial number of the system or change the permiss...

Page 69: ...Press Accept twice to save 7 You will be automatically taken to the Top Menu where you can select from the functions available To Exit the Setup Menu 1 If you select Exit a message will be displayed...

Page 70: ...Weight 2 From the Top Menu screen use the Up or Down arrows select Calibrate 3 Use the Up or Down arrows select Load 4 Use the Up or Down arrows select Main Aux 1 Aux 2 the display at the top of the...

Page 71: ...The Load cell measures force on one part of line POL and multiplies it by the number of parts of line If you are running 10 POL this may affect load calibration by 10 For best results always make sure...

Page 72: ...Select Zero 11 Use the Up or Down arrows to set the Zero Angle zero angle can be set between 20o and 90o 12 Press Accept twice to save 13 Use the Up or Down arrows to select Top Menu to continue with...

Page 73: ...n 1 Install the Cable Reel see page 27 2 To perform calibration you will need to access the permission codes section in the panel see page 68 3 Once you have entered the correct permission code use th...

Page 74: ...to save 5 Use the Up or Down arrows to select Top Menu to continue with Supervisor permission or select Exit to return to Primary Operating Screen and Operator Permission level Ext Relay Output for S...

Page 75: ...cked Unlock 4 Press Accept twice to save 5 Use the Up or Down arrows to select Top Menu to continue with Supervisor permission or Select Exit to return to Primary Operating Screen and Operator Permiss...

Page 76: ...use the Up or Down arrows and select Options 2 Use the Up or Down arrows select Units 3 Use the Up or Down arrows select the units of choice The panel text will now change to the newly selected units...

Page 77: ...e Top Menu screen use the Up or Down arrows select System 2 Use the Up or Down arrows select About 3 Select Top Menu to continue with Supervisor permission Back to return to the System Menu or select...

Page 78: ...inutes Months Day or Year 4 Use the Up or Down arrows set Time and Date 5 Press Accept twice to save 6 Use the Up or Down arrows to select Top Menu to continue with Supervisor permission Back to retur...

Page 79: ...ect Exit to return to Primary Operating Screen and Operator Permission level NOTE For Auto Enable Disable the system steps through the transducers in the system until all transducers have been located...

Page 80: ...een and Operator Permission level NOTE When inputting your PIN Code on power up the default starting value is 5000 PIN Login This option is used to turn on or off the PIN Login requirement when the pa...

Page 81: ...isplays the percentage of the pre set maximum load defined by the Load Chart The Bar Graph displays the amount of the load If there is no load the graph is blank Max Load Displays the maximum load as...

Page 82: ...on that follows A2B Displays the status of all A2B switches in the system POL Displays the number of Parts of Line in use on the winch Length Displays the Boom length Tip Displays the height of the ti...

Page 83: ...82 Cranesmart LMI Version R9 Limits Screen The Limits screen displays the Limit settings for the system The Limits Screen is not available on A2B only systems...

Page 84: ...rating screen press the Select button to move to the Secondary Operating screen 2 Use the Up or Down arrows to move through the navigation bar select Sig 3 The Signal Strength screen is displayed 4 Pr...

Page 85: ...This information is used for troubleshooting by the Cranesmart service department 1 From the Primary Operating screen press the Select button to move to the Secondary Operating screen 2 Use the Up or...

Page 86: ...system error screens and hear alarms The alarms may indicate which component load cell anti 2 block angle transducer etc signal is not being received The alarms are normal until all parts of the syst...

Page 87: ...load cell not communicating with display panel 4 MAIN ANGLE SYSTEM ALARM Main angle not communicating with display panel 5 MAIN A 2 B SYSTEM ALARM Main A2B not communicating with display panel 8 MAIN...

Page 88: ...STEM ALARM Jib Angle not communicating with display panel 105 AUX1 A 2 B SYSTEM ALARM Aux1 A 2 B not communicating with display panel 108 AUX1 LOAD ABOVE PRESET Load exceeding the high limit alarm set...

Page 89: ...attery 192 AUX2 A 2 B LOW BATTERY Low Battery 193 AUX2 LD REPEATR LOW BATTERY Low Battery 254 AUX2 A 2 B OVER A D ALARM Aux2 A 2 B Damaged 303 MAIN LOAD SYSTEM ALARM Main load cell not communicating w...

Page 90: ...aging the crane Overload A2B angle and wind speed can also be used to shut the crane down in unsafe conditions Outputs for the system are normally configured at the time of purchase to integrate into...

Page 91: ...90 Cranesmart LMI Version R9 Technical Specifications 7 500lb single line pull load cell...

Page 92: ...91 Cranesmart LMI Version R9 15 000 single line pull load cell...

Page 93: ...92 Cranesmart LMI Version R9 25 000lb single line pull load cell...

Page 94: ...93 Cranesmart LMI Version R9 40 000lb single line pull load cell...

Page 95: ...94 Cranesmart LMI Version R9 50 000lb single line pull load cell...

Page 96: ...95 Cranesmart LMI Version R9 80 000lb single line pull load cell...

Page 97: ...96 Cranesmart LMI Version R9 Anti 2 Block Switch...

Page 98: ...97 Cranesmart LMI Version R9 Boom Angle Transducer...

Page 99: ...98 Cranesmart LMI Version R9 Display Panel...

Page 100: ...99 Cranesmart LMI Version R9 Alarm Hub...

Page 101: ...100 Cranesmart LMI Version R9 Wind Speed Transducer...

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