Manufacturers of Wireless Weighing Systems GS22X Series & GS Series Sensors INSTALLER AND USER’S MANUAL ! WARNING! ! GM22X The GS22X series system is designed as an operator aid and is in no way a substitute for safe operating practice. WARNING! Carefully read and understand this manual before proceeding. REV.20090603 www.loadsystems.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 OVERVIEW ........................................5 1.2 START-UP..........................................5 1.3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................5 2. CONFIGURATION 2.1 WRCM PC USER INTERFACE AND DRIVER INSTALLATION ..................6 2.2 APPLICATION OVERVIEW ..............6 2.2a 2.2b 2.2c 2.2d 2.2e 2.2f Settings ......................................................6 Communication Port ..................................6 Configuration ...............................
7.1 FCC AND IC – INSTRUCTIONS TO THE USER ......................................34 8. LSI PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY - 2009/02/16 8.1 LIMITED WARRANTY ....................35 8.2 WARRANTY SERVICES PROCEDURES ................................35 8.3 EXCLUSION OF OTHER WARRANTIES ................................35 8.4 EXCLUSION ....................................36 8.5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ............36 8.6 RECOMMENDED PRACTICES ......36 8.7 CHOICE OF LAW ............................36 8.7a Entire Agreement .
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview 1.3 Product description The GS22X series of products are in many ways similar to a display in that they act as a base station for LSI’s GS series line of wireless sensors. However they are not limited to crane applications but can also be used in a wide range of industrial process monitoring situations. There is no integrated display; the system is intended for bridging LSI’s wireless sensors onto an existing automotive or industrial automation network.
2. CONFIGURATION The GS22X first configuration should ideally be carried out before physical installation as it requires a PC with a USB port. If the GS22X remains fairly accessible, it can be configured on the spot with a laptop computer. Refer to Installation section as required. 2.2a Settings The data from the datalogger mode can be saved on the computer disk. Note: The WRCM software and driver are only supported by Windows XP. 2.1 WRCM PC User Interface and Driver Installation 1.
2.2e Datalogger Mode 2.4 Node Configuration In this mode, live information sent by the wireless nodes is displayed. The data can be logged to files; see the Settings section to configure this feature. 1. In the Configuration menu, select Node Configuration. 2.2f 2.
3. INSTALLATION ! ! WARNING! Installation must be made in compliance with LSI instructions and using LSI supplied components only. Failure to install all parts, or replacing parts or components with parts or components not supplied by LSI , may lead to system failure, serious injury or death. IMPORTANT! Do not power wash the GS22X. The GS22X is not designed to withstand high-pressure washing devices that can erode the membrane fascia seal or create fissures in the membrane fascia.
3.2 Load Cell ! WARNING! Capacity and safety factor for load cells and adapter plate assemblies are calculated for loads along the intended axis of load (vertical with the assembly hanging free); side loading may cause load cell and adapter plate assembly to fail, causing load to drop. Lifts must be rigged such that the load cell and adapter plate assembly hang free and not be subjected to side loading. 4.
3.3 Angle Sensors for the Boom or Jib ! IMPORTANT! Keep the angle sensor away from the boom and any connecting metal structures when welding the metal lugs to the boom. Proximity to welding may cause permanent damage to the angle sensor and prevent accurate angle indication. 3.3a Mounting Procedure The GS010 series angle sensors can be turned on by starting up the GS22X base station to which they are programmed. The angle sensor can then assist in levelling itself with the red and green LED.
4. Pivot the angle sensor slightly until angle indication is correct. Repeat the angle validation (step 1) as required. 3.4 Anti-Two-Block Switch ! WARNING! Keep the anti-two-block switch away from the boom and any connecting metal structures when welding mounting brackets to the boom. Proximity to welding may cause permanent damage to the antitwo-block switch and render the anti-twoblock system unsafe. 3.
2.5 2.1 0.3 Mount bracket 4 in. (10 cm) below sheave center. 0 5 0.2 25 Boom base 75 ø0.38 Figure: Jib, rooster or other extension; anti-two-block switch placement for single part of line operation only 5 37 1.9 2.5 30° 0.7 Pivot Center (Anchor shaft) 5 Figure: Bracket footprint and orientation, All dimensions are in inches. Not to scale. Up to 8 in. (20 cm) diameter Boom base Mount bracket below and behind sheave center.
b. Hoist slowly until the buzzer sounds. Note the hoisting distance remaining; this distance must be great enough to allow the operator and the lockout system, if installed, to prevent a two-block event. If necessary, add chain between the sensor and weight to increase warning distance. If still insufficient, contact your service representative. 3.4b GS075 Installation 1. Optional Bracket: Position the optional mounting bracket on the boom. Bolt or weld securely. 2.
3.5 Length Sensor Cable Reel ! WARNING! Arc welding may damage LSI sensors, causing immediate failure or greatly reducing functional life. Arc welding on or near LSI equipment will void warranty. Keep LSI equipment well clear of any arc welding. The GS101 includes the LS101 cable reel and the GS011 angle/length sensor. The GS011 is concealed under the cover of the LS101, though the antenna is visible.
measurement D. Feed through the cable guides and attach to the cable anchor on the tip of the last boom section. If additional cable length is required to reach the cable anchor point remove winds from the reel without putting additional tension on the cable reel spring. There should be minimal tension on the cable reel spring when the boom is fully retracted. The GS22X must be connected to a computer to proceed with the following. 6. Verify the boom length indicated by the WRCM PC user interface.
3.7 Wireless Wind Speed Sensor GS020 d. There should be a clear and unobstructed line of sight between the wind speed sensor antenna and the cabin mounted display unit. Mounting rod Figure: GS020 wireless wind speed sensor 1. Remove the mounting rod from the wind speed sensor. ! IMPORTANT! Do not weld in proximity to LSI sensor/transmitters. 2. Determine the mounting rod position. Figure: Wind clearance e. The transmitter antenna should not contact any metal object. a.
3.8b Load Pin Transmitter GS001 3.8 Wireless Load Pins 1. Determine the transmitter mounting position. Handle wire Pigtail Figure: Load pin ! IMPORTANT! Do not pull on a load pin by the pigtail, pull on the handle wire. 3.8a LP011, LP015, and LP026 1. Mount the load pin to the boom tip or block by replacing the pin of the wedge socket. The load pin is directional and must be oriented correctly to indicate load accurately.
3.9 Line Riding Tensiometer Line Riding Tensiometer Swing Arm Swing Arm Line Riding Tensiometer Hoist drum Landing Pads Figure: Line riding tensiometer Figure: Typical installation (not to scale) 3.9a Line Riding Tensiometer Installation Swing Arm CAUTION! ! The Line Riding tensiometer must be held by the swing arm and the tension of the wire rope; do not fix the line riding tensiometer to the boom.
3.9b Line riding tensiometer installation on a swing arm 1. Verify that the line riding tensiometer size fits with the wire rope diameter. Table: Line riding tensiometer part number and rope diamater. P/N GS series line-rider with swign-arm and transmitter P/N Cable size Inches (mm) Small (4.25") LD006 GD004-0375 3/8" Small (4.25") LD006 GD004-0500 1/2" Small (4.25") LD009 GD004-0563 9/16" Small (4.25") LD010 GD004-0625 5/8" Small (4.
3.12 List and Trim Angle Sensor a. The mounting surface should be flat and known to be level (0°) in both the list and trim axes. The GS010-03 is a two axis angle sensor designed to detect both list and trim angle. Minimum and maximum limits for list and trim angle are adjustable in the display. The display will generate an alarm if the limits are exceeded and can be programmed to generate lockout.
3.13 Rope payout 3.13b Electrical connections Voltage: 9 to 30 Volts DC, about 0.3 Amp Red wire: positive voltage Blue wire: negative or ground Two types of connections are recommended; 1) Always powered up Rope payout sensor 2) Powered-up at the same source as the GS22X base station unit Figure: Rope payout on a line riding tensiometer Typically the rope payout sensor is factory installed on the line riding tensiometer load sensor (figure above).
5. MAINTENANCE 5.1 Sensors 4. Remove the battery by hand. 5.1a Replacing Sensor Battery 5. Remove the remaining silicone from both the box and the mounting plate. ! ! IMPORTANT! Protect the interior of the sensor from dirt and humidity at all times. 6. Install the new battery: insert the positive end and then push in the direction of the positive pole. IMPORTANT! Both lithium or alkaline batteries can be used, however lithium battery will last about 2.5 times longer. Note: A 3.
5.2 Anti-Two-Block switch ! IMPORTANT! Replace all the batteries of the anti-two-block switch at the same time. Unchanged batteries will reverse polarity severely reducing battery life. IMPORTANT! Protect the interior of the anti-two-block switch from dirt and humidity at all times. ! IMPORTANT! Both lithium or alkaline batteries can be used, however lithium battery will last about 2.5 times longer. back of the sensor. 6. Replace the plunger assembly.
5.3 Replacing a Sensor Antenna Heavily damaged antennas (ripped out, sheared off, wire exposed and fraying etc.) should be replaced to ensure effective communication between the sensor and the cabin mounted display unit. This procedure may be followed without removing the sensor from the crane if it is safe to do so. If removed, an angle sensor must be re-calibrated during reinstallation for correct angle display (see the angle sensor installation section of the user’s manual).
5.4c Care 5.4 Load Cells ! WARNING! Heavy shock may affect load indication accuracy. Inspect the load cell regularly for clearly visible dents or scratches. Test the load indication if collision damage is visible. 5.4a Reading Accuracy LSI flat bar load links are pre-calibrated at the factory. No “zeroing” or other calibration is required on installation.
7. CERTIFICATION NOTES 7.1 FCC and IC – Instructions to the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
8. LSI PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY - 2009/02/16 8.1 Limited Warranty LOAD SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC.
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