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SYSTEM SETUP 

SELECTION OF OUTRIGGERS 

 

The operator must tell the system which outrigger position is in use.  

1.  To start the choices press the “Crane Setup” button.  This will initiate the setup menu and 

outrigger settings are the first menu. 

2.  Choose between Full, Mid and Retracted outriggers. Once a selection is made, an LED will 

illuminate showing the choice. 

3.  Press “NEXT” to access Rigging and Travel Modes. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MicroGuard RCI 514

Page 1: ...35 South James Jenks OK 74037 Telephone 918 298 8300 PN W450268 Rev 09 11 MicroGuard RCI 514 OPERATORS MANUAL Crane Setup REAR WINCH PICK FROM BOOM MODE B 77 8 36 9 6 100 1 61 0 12 700 360 FULL OUTRIG...

Page 2: ...0 System Setup 11 Selection of Outriggers 13 Counterweight Selection 14 Selecting Boom Modes 15 Selection of Auxiliary Head 16 Erecting a Jib or Fly 17 Stowing a Jib or Fly 18 Configuration Data 19 Ca...

Page 3: ...id to crane operation The operator must be knowledgeable in safety guidelines crane capacity information and the crane manufacturer s specifications This manual describes the operation of the system P...

Page 4: ...spended below the boom head to the crane capacity chart stored within the computer s memory At approach to overload the system sends audible and visual warning signals The system can be configured to...

Page 5: ...erhaul ball to the boom head The switch is held in the normal position until the hookblock or overhaul ball raises a weight that is mounted around the hoist rope When the weight is raised it operates...

Page 6: ...s one LED When operation on tires is selected the outrigger LED will turn off and the tire LED will illuminate 5 The COUNTERWEIGHT group contains one LED It is only active on machines that have counte...

Page 7: ...B limit switch detects approach to a two block condition 3 The OPERATOR ALARM lamp illuminates when operator alarms have been set 4 The INFORMATION SCREEN contains details of the currently selected co...

Page 8: ...e current configuration 9 The LENGTH display shows the length of the main boom from the boom foot pin to the sheave pin of the main boom head 10 The ANGLE display indicates in degrees the angle of the...

Page 9: ...tion of the TEST switch Item 1 the system executes a self test which lasts for three seconds 1 During this time the numerical display segments and bar graph segments are all turned on the audible alar...

Page 10: ...ontrast control functions Buttons to the left and right Items 1 and 2 of the information display allow the brightness of all LEDs on the display panel to be adjusted up or down at any time during oper...

Page 11: ...it will be necessary to reset the parts of line on the display 2 Picking Points Before choosing the point of lift ensure the correct winch has been selected a Always check the point of lift selection...

Page 12: ...u of counterweights available If no counterweights are available NO CTRWT will be displayed on the screen 3 Boom Mode Selection This menu will let you select Boom Modes A or B or Manually Extendable B...

Page 13: ...in use 1 To start the choices press the Crane Setup button This will initiate the setup menu and outrigger settings are the first menu 2 Choose between Full Mid and Retracted outriggers Once a select...

Page 14: ...ghts are used the system will display NO CTRWT and pressing the button Item 1 will cause the system to move on to the next selection Allowable counterweights will be shown in the information screen as...

Page 15: ...tions 1 Boom Mode A Short boom heavy pick mode 2 Boom Mode B Use of all boom sections proportionally extended 3 Manual Boom Mode Supports the use of a manually extendable boom section In order to sele...

Page 16: ...you will need to set up an Auxiliary head if available The menu item will appear as above 1 Press the button Item 1 or 3 adjacent to the desired selection to set up the option The LED on the Auxiliary...

Page 17: ...red selection 2 If there are more options available the menu will show NEXT at the bottom right of the screen Pressing the NEXT button will go to page 2 of the menu and show the remaining options 3 Th...

Page 18: ...erected and a stowed jib This must be properly reported so the computer can make the proper adjustments to ensure an accurate load 2 If more options are available press the NEXT button and they will...

Page 19: ...e system depends only on selecting which winch is in use Changing the winch will automatically change the lifting point and the parts of line to the values previously set for the selected winch NOTE A...

Page 20: ...y causes an alarm to sound such as an A2B occurs while the audible alarm is cancelled or if the previous condition overload is removed and then reoccurs the new alarm condition will cause the audible...

Page 21: ...no longer present the function disconnect relay will reset to the normal condition If a different alarm condition occurs while the relay is over ridden the new alarm condition will cause the controls...

Page 22: ...the displayed alarm Each button operates as a toggle switch If the alarm is OFF pressing the button will turn the alarm ON If the alarm is ON pressing the button will turn the alarm OFF There are fou...

Page 23: ...when the boom angle is below 32 5 Press the MIN ANGLE button to cancel the alarm and the display will read MIN ANGLE OFF SETTING MAXIMUM BOOM ANGLE ALARM 1 Move the boom to the desired maximum angle i...

Page 24: ...the boom length exceeds 58ft 5 Press the MAX LENGTH button to cancel the alarm and the display will read MAX LENGTH OFF SETTING MAXIMUM TIP HEIGHT ALARM 1 Move the boom to the desired maximum height...

Page 25: ...current status of the Swing and Work Area Alarms There are four buttons Item 2 Each button relates to the alarm to which it is pointing Each button operates as a toggle switch If the alarm is OFF pres...

Page 26: ...system to operate correctly The red warning light Item 3 will flash and the alarm will sound whenever only one of the swing limits is set SETTING RIGHT SWING ALARM 1 Move the boom to the desired Righ...

Page 27: ...he larger piece of the pie WARNING The operator defined swing alarm is a warning device All functions remain operational when entering the operator defined Exclusion Zone It is the responsibility of t...

Page 28: ...nd the message EXCLUSION ZONE will flash on the display WARNING The operator defined work area alarm is a warning device All functions remain operational when entering the operator defined Exclusion Z...

Page 29: ...Points must be set for the system to operate correctly The red warning light item 3 will flash and the audible alarm will sound whenever only one of the left right swing limits is set 4 Move the boom...

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