General Information
© Hirschmann ECS, 2006; PRS 80 Wind Speed Rev.C 05/23/06
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1 GENERAL
INFORMATION
The Hirschmann ECS PRS 80 System has been designed to provide indication from a various types of
radio sensors. To simplify operation, this PRS 80 console set up for wind speed only, but can be
software upgraded to indication other various types of radio sensors, i.e. A2B, Load, and Angle.
System limits can be set by the user; when these limits are exceeded the system will warn the
operator by sounding an audible alarm, flashing the backlit LCD and de-energize the lockout relay.
A system relay can be connected to the cranes lockout system to provide a lock out when exceeding
any of the user limits. The defining the lock out connections are the responsibly of the crane owner.
2 WARNINGS
The Hirschmann ECS PRS 80 System is an operational aid, which warns a crane operator of
approaching two-block conditions, which could cause damage to equipment and personal injury.
This device is not, and must not be a substitute for good, sound operator judgment, experience and
use of accepted safe crane operating procedures.
The responsibility for the safe operation of the crane remains with the crane operator who must ensure
that all warnings and instructions supplied are fully understood and observed.
Prior to operating the crane, the operator must carefully and thoroughly read and understand the
information in this manual to ensure that the operation and limitations of the system and the crane are
known.
The system can only work correctly, if all sensors/transmitters have been properly set. For
correct setup, the operator has to answer thoroughly and correctly all questions asked
during the setup procedure in accordance with the real rigging state of the crane. To prevent
material damage and serious or even fatal accidents, the correct adjustment of the system
has to be ensured before starting the crane operation.
Always refer to operational instructions and load charts provided by the crane manufacturer
for specific crane operation and load limits.
