LSI-Robway RCI-1550 LM, Instruction Manual

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Please note that while in view mode, that is using either "VIEW
UNCALIBRATED ..." or "VIEW CALIBRATED ..." functions, the ENTER
key works as a toggle switch to turn that channel ON or OFF. This
function allows the user to temporarily turn a sensor off if it is not needed.
E.g. if you want to use the main winch only on a twin winch system;
normally, if you have not connected the auxiliary sensor up, the RCI-3100
will report an error and activate motion cut. To prevent this you can press
the ENTER key, while in "VIEW UNCALIBRATE TRANSDUCER 2
function", to turn the auxiliary channel off.
To turn a channel back on, you have to re-enter the same VIEW
UNCALIBRATED... function and press the ENTER key again.
Remember that you must always end a view function by pressing the
CANCEL key.
7.3. Tools Required for Calibration
To ensure correct calibration, you will require the following;
 an accurate 100’ measuring tape
 an accurate boom angle finder tool
 a Robway RCI simulator tool is recommended
 a notepad to record results
 the correct Robway system manual for the crane
7.4. Map of Calibration (suggested order)
 Set date and Time
 Verify the raw counts stay within 33-999 for full working range of all sensors.
 Ensure all digital inputs (switched) are wired correctly, incl. ATB.
 Ensure all digital outputs (switched) are wired correctly.
 Review all geometry Function code settings for correctness
 Check / Set the following function codes
 No. of Samples (amount of averaging applied to sensor inputs)
 Set Lift Value (enter a weight slightly larger than the selected winch hook block)
 Set Rigging Load (enter the maximum allowable load allowed during rigging)

Set Rigging Length (enter the maximum boom length allowed during rigging)
 Set % SWL trip points (nominally set to 85, 100 and 110%)
 Set Data-logger recording points (if supplied)
 Calibrate lo/hi boom angle sensor.
 Calibrate short/long boom length sensor (telescopic cranes only)
 Calibrate lo/hi luffing fly angle sensor (if fitted)
 Set Amplifier gain for Transducer 1 to suit load-cell m/volt output.
 Set Amplifier gain for Transducer 2 to suit load-cell m/volt output.
 Test & Calibrate Transducer 1.
 Test & Calibrate Transducer 2.
 Calibrate lo/hi luffing fly angle sensor (if fitted)
 Calibrate Active winch – main.
 Calibrate Active winch – aux.
 Calibrate Unladen boom radius correction
 Calibrate Laden boom radius correction
 Boom Stop Friction (compression) correction.
 Once happy the system is operating correctly, perform a “Cal-Table Backup” to ensure the
calibration data can be restored if necessary.
 Use the “Transmit LM Data” function code to save a copy of the load calibration to a PC file.
 Use the “View Cal-Data” function code to manually record (pen and paper) the sensor calibration
data as an extra safeguard.