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MicroGuard

586 RCI Operation Manual

W458208C 05/11

MicroGuard® 586

Rated Capacity Indicator

System

For Industrial Cranes

Operation

Manual

Consider Yourself Warned™

Summary of Contents for MicroGuard 586

Page 1: ...MicroGuard 586 RCI Operation Manual 1 W458208C 05 11 MicroGuard 586 Rated Capacity Indicator System For Industrial Cranes Operation Manual Consider Yourself Warned...

Page 2: ...ity and Overload 12 Two Block Warning 12 Alarm Override 13 Adjusting the Contrast 13 System Care 14 Routine Checks and Maintenance 14 Routine Checks and Maintenance 15 Reel Off Cable 15 Routine Checks...

Page 3: ...crane capacity information and the crane manufacturer s specifications This manual describes the setup operation and troubleshooting of the MICROGUARD 586 Rated Capacity Indicator Limiter System here...

Page 4: ...console an extension reel and various cables and sensors and is designed to measure and display load weight calculate and display maximum capacity and percent of rated capacity display code configurat...

Page 5: ...ed length of the telescoping sections of the boom and enables calculation of load radius load weight and percent of rated capacity The anti two block switch is used to signal a two block condition The...

Page 6: ...l as the percent of rated capacity shown as a meter which progresses to the right as the load increases see Normal Operation on page 10 The setup codes are shown in the setup code window as well as th...

Page 7: ...RM OVERRIDE key is used to disable the audible warning and to override the function kick out for the current alarm condition The CONTRAST keys are used to adjust the lightness or darkness of the displ...

Page 8: ...ee alarm indicators will light up all display windows will appear black and the audible alarm will sound The information display will then show the crane model and capacity chart number for the system...

Page 9: ...played in the information window To select a different stowed jib press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to display the desired option and press the SETUP OK key to continue The current number of parts...

Page 10: ...may be limited by the number of parts of line selected or an erected attachment The actual load appears in the information window under the word LOAD The actual load includes the weight of the load pl...

Page 11: ...AND READINGS OF THE ACTUAL LOAD WEIGHT AND PERCENT OF RATED CAPACITY PLEASE REFER TO CONFIGURATION SELECTION ON PAGE 9 OF THIS MANUAL Approaching Overload Pre Warning Lamp The system continuously mon...

Page 12: ...motions boom extend boom down swing and winch up are cut in order to prevent damage to the crane and the endangerment of persons near the lifting area Two Block Warning Two Block Lamp If the hook bloc...

Page 13: ...ncel any existing motion cut outs The ALARM OVERRIDE CANCEL key must be held down to continue overriding the motion cut out WARNING THE ALARM OVERRIDE BUTTON SHOULD BE USED WITH CAUTION AUTOMATIC AUDI...

Page 14: ...Indicator Limiter System 1 Routine Checks and Maintenance Items to Check before Each Shift or Crane Operation Extension reel reel off cable to boom tip extension reel cable to computer Hydraulic conne...

Page 15: ...boom is telescoped in THE EXTENSION REEL SETTING IS FACTORY SET IF THE REEL OFF CABLE HAS BEEN BROKEN CALL THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A BREAK IN THE REEL OFF CABLE WITHOUT CO...

Page 16: ...ist cylinder The pressure sensors are connected to the boom hoist cylinder valve block by two flexible hoses Both hoses are subject to the full hydraulic pressure contained within the upper and lower...

Page 17: ...DIBLE WARNINGS OR MOTION CUTS 3 DURING THIS TEST OPERATE THE CRANE MOTIONS WITH EXTREME CAUTION TEST FOR OPERATION OF TWO BLOCK WARNINGS AND CUTOUT OF CRANE MOTIONS 1 Ensuring that power to the crane...

Page 18: ...SELECTION Load Test Steps 1 Select a known weight of at least 20 of maximum rated capacity 2 Calculate the weight of the total load including the slings and sheave block or downhaul 3 Lift the weight...

Page 19: ...e Setup This message indicates that there is an error in the crane setup selection or there is an internal computer fault Re select the correct crane setup code the error should correct itself If not...

Page 20: ...e and signal within the extension reel Refer to Extension Reel Voltage Checks on page 21 of this manual Check FKO This message indicates a Function Kick Out wiring problem that is usually caused by a...

Page 21: ...VE 4 7V 5 3V TB1 4 RED TB1 1 BLUE ANGLE SENSOR OUTPUT 0 degrees 0 4V 0 6V TB1 2 GREEN TB1 1 BLUE EXTENSION SENSOR OUTPUT 0 ft 0m FULL RETRACTED 0 15V 0 35V TB1 3 WHITE TB1 1 BLUE TWO BLOCK DRIVE ATB W...

Page 22: ...it indicator with the exception of the communications indicator may indicate a power supply problem Note Different modes and operations may affect the LEDs These instances are outlined below 1 Normal...

Page 23: ...mputer Internal Status Indicators Continued LED Indicator Function D7 Communication Indicator TST0 D8 Battery Power_POS D9 Communication Indicator TST1 D10 VP D11 10V D12 COMM Communications Indicator...

Page 24: ...puter unit 1 Mount the computer unit 2 Turn off electrical power 3 Connect all electrical connectors from to the computer 4 Connect hydraulic hoses to the computer pressure ports Green is base side an...

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