User's Manual
4 Revision 2 GM550 v1043 FCC-IC.doc
Boom Length Calibration Procedure № 2: Correct with the GS550 ........................................ 41
Radius Calculation ...................................................................................................................... 42
Radius Settings........................................................................................................................ 42
Radius Parameters for a Lattice Crane ................................................................................... 44
Radius Parameters for a Hydraulic Crane ............................................................................... 45
Radius Display Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 46
Advanced Radius Settings (Reference)................................................................................... 47
Wireless Wind Speed Sensor GS020 ......................................................................................... 48
Wireless Load Pins...................................................................................................................... 49
LP011, LP015, and LP026....................................................................................................... 49
Load Pin Transmitter GS001 ................................................................................................... 50
Load Calibration: Load Pins, Line Riders and Compression Cells.............................................. 51
Four Point Lift .............................................................................................................................. 53
Sum Load Indication ................................................................................................................ 53
Imbalance ................................................................................................................................ 54
Slack Rope .............................................................................................................................. 55
Data Logger................................................................................................................................. 56
Recording Modes..................................................................................................................... 56
Date and Time ......................................................................................................................... 57
The Sensor List ........................................................................................................................... 58
How to Add a Sensor to the GS550......................................................................................... 58
How to Remove a Sensor from the GS550 ............................................................................. 59
Portable Download Tool.................................................................................................................. 60
Installing Palm Software.............................................................................................................. 61
Transferring Files ........................................................................................................................ 61
Transfer Firmware Files from a Personal Computer to the Palm............................................. 61
Transfer Firmware Files from the Palm to a GS550 ................................................................ 62
Conserve GS550 Configuration When Updating Firmware ..................................................... 62
Transfer Data Logger Files from the GS550 to the Palm ........................................................ 63
Transfer Data Logger Files from the Palm to a Personal Computer........................................ 63
Data Logger Viewer..................................................................................................................... 64
Installation on a Personal Computer........................................................................................ 64
Quick Start ............................................................................................................................... 64
Full Report ............................................................................................................................... 65
Wind Report............................................................................................................................. 66
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 67
Replacing Sensor Batteries......................................................................................................... 67
All Sensors Except the GS050 Anti-Two-Block Switch............................................................ 67
The GS050 Anti-Two-Block Switch.......................................................................................... 68
Replacing Antennas .................................................................................................................... 69
Sensors.................................................................................................................................... 69
Load cell maintenance ................................................................................................................ 71
Reading Accuracy.................................................................................................................... 71
Recommended Maintenance................................................................................................... 71
Trouble shooting ............................................................................................................................. 73
Palm Pilot Communication Issues............................................................................................... 73
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE USER.................................................................................................... 74
Menu Outline................................................................................................................................... 76