DS85 Service Manual
DS85 Service Manual
DS85 Service Manual
com HIRSCHMANN
SERVICE MANUAL
P/N 190210 REV - 02/27/2008
Service Manual DS 85
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MANUAL REVISIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL INFORMATION...................................................................................................1
2 WARNINGS...........................................................................................................................1
8 LOAD THEORY...................................................................................................................16
15 DRAWINGS .....................................................................................................................32
15.1 CONSOLE/CENTRAL UNIT TO CRANE WIRING DIAGRAM ......................................32
15.2 LENGTH/ANGLE SENSOR WIRING DIAGRAM ..................................................................33
15.3 HARDIWRED A2B WIRING DIAGRAM ........................................................................34
16 SPARE PART LISTINGS ................................................................................................35
16.1 CONSOLE/CENTRAL UNIT ...........................................................................................35
16.2 PRESSURE TRANSDUCER BLOCK ................................................................................36
16.3 ANGLE SENSOR BOX ..................................................................................................36
16.4 CABLE REEL ASSEMBLY .............................................................................................37
16.5 CABLE REEL ASSEMBLY .............................................................................................38
17 SERVICE SCREEN FOR SENSOR CALIBRATION .......................................................40
19 TROUBLESHOOTING MOISTURE.................................................................................51
19.1 WATER INGRESS ........................................................................................................51
19.2 CONDENSATION ..........................................................................................................52
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
This service manual is designed to assist a service or maintenance person in identifying system
problem areas or malfunctions. A digital voltmeter with the capability to measure current will be
required, along with standard maintenance and service tools. NOTE: Knowledge of how to use a
voltmeter to measure both voltage and current is assumed.
REFERENCE:
For system operation, refer to the consoles operators manual 031-300-190-165.
2 WARNINGS
The LMI is an operational aid that warns a crane operator of approaching overload conditions and of
over hoist conditions that could cause damage to equipment and personnel.
The device is not, and shall not, be a substitute for good operator judgment, experience and use of
accepted safe crane operating procedures.
The responsibility for the safe crane operation shall remain with the crane operator who shall 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 he knows the operation and limitations of indicator and
crane.
Proper functioning depends upon proper daily inspection and observance of the operating
instructions set forth in this manual. Refer to Section 6. Pre-Operation Inspection and Calibration
Verification of this handbook.
The LMI can only work correctly, if all adjustments have been properly set. For correct
adjustment, 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 LMI has
to be ensured before starting the crane operation.
3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The DS 85 system is a CAN bus system consisting of a central micro processor unit/operating
console, length/angle sensor, pressure transducers, and anti-two block switches.
The Load Moment Indicator system operates on the principle of reference/real comparison. The real
value, resulting from the pressure measurement is compared with the reference data, stored in the
central processor memory and evaluated in the micro processor. When limits are reached, an
overload warning signal is generated at the operators console. At the same time, the aggravating
crane movements, such as hoist up, telescope out and boom down, will be stopped.
The fixed data regarding the crane, such as capacity charts, boom weights, centers of gravity and
dimensions are stored in memory in the central processor unit. This data is the reference information
used to calculate the operating conditions.
The operating modes are selected by the operating mode key on the console by scrolling through the
text messages defining the boom truck configuration.
The crane load is measured by pressure transducers attached to the piston and rod side of the hoist
cylinders.
Boom length and boom angle are transmitted by length/angle CAN bus node mounted on the side of
the boom in the angle sensor box. The length sensor/cable reel is mounted inside the base which
measures the boom length.
The PAT RATB works like our normal Anti-Two-Block. It alerts to an impending two-block condition.
This alert can come in the form of an audible alarm and visual LED or with the optional function
lockout if the crane is so equipped. The radio anti two block transmitter switch transmits a error
condition when the switch closes or transmits an OK signal, no less than every two seconds to the
receive. The transmitters send a unique serialized frequency on up to three separate channels to
ensure accurate and consistent reception of data and to reduce the possibility of unnoticed failure.
The transmitter is powered by 4 C batteries. The receiver is mounted into a receiver box locate near
the operating station. The receiver box provides the following indications: Power (status), LINK, Low
Battery, and A2B. The receiver will work 10...32VDC and fused to 1 Amp.
3 Length 7
6
12
1
1 Operating Console
2 Pressure Transducers
3 Length/Angle Sensor with connector
LWG152 with tele length <49ft or 2
LWG508 with tele length <105ft POWER
4 Length cable assembly to A2B switch via 6-pin receptacle LOCKOUT
5 Anti Two-Block Switch ALARM DO3
Central Unit/Console: Inside the console there is a CPU and connection board. The board has a
hard mounted connector for power, ground, bus controller, and slew indication. Displays all
geometrical information such as actual load, maximum load permitted by load chart, working radius,
and length, angle, and head height of main boom. It also has LEDs for operating condition OK,
overload, and a pre-warning. An output to an alarm horn and a warning light are also available. The
display allows for a simple configuration setup, as well as sensor calibration (zero adjustment), and
troubleshooting sensor output screen.
Pressure Sensor: The pressure sensor transforms hydraulic pressure into an electric signal. A
pressure sensor block houses two sensors, CAN bus controller, and two bus connectors. One
pressure sensor is connected to the piston side of the lift cylinder and the other to the rod side.
Length Sensor: A reeling drum drives a potentiometer that measures the length of the boom. This
sensor is connected to the CAN bus sensor board.
Angle Sensor: The angle sensor is a potentiometer driven by oil damped and weighted pendulum
that measures the angle of the boom. This sensor is connected to the CAN bus converter board in the
angle sensor box or located in the LWG length/angle sensor cable reel.
Radio Anti-Two-Block Receiver: The anti-two block receiver console has 4 LED lights for anti-two-
block conditions, such as POWER, LINK (communication link), LOW BATTERY, and A2B (an
impending two-block condition exists). When the weight is lifted on the A2B switch or a signal is not
received from the transmitter the receiver disengages a relay output and drops power from the lock
out solenoid valves.
Radio Anti-Two-Block Transmitter and Switch: The anti-two-block switch monitors the load block
and its relationship with the head of the boom. In working condition the switch is closed. The weight
at the anti-two-block switch keeps the switch closed until the hook block strikes it. When the hook
block strikes the weight the circuit opens and the transmitter sends a signal to the receiver.
The transmitter has an LED on the bottom for diagnostics. The LED should be on when in a two-block
condition or when the weight is lifted. The LED will flash rapidly during a 2-block condition and will
stop flashing after the switch is in a two-block condition for more than 15 seconds. The LED will flash
randomly approximately every 2 seconds when the switch is transmitting. When in sleep mode, the
LED will not flash.
Hardwired Anti-Two-Block Switch: The anti-two-block switch monitors the load block and its
relationship with the head of the boom. In working condition the switch is closed. When the load
block strikes the weight the circuit opens, disengaging a relay output to the lock out solenoid valves,
where applicable. To check the cable for damage, (short circuit to ground) there is a 4.7k resistor
between ground and the contact of the switch, to give a signal back to the central unit. The weight at
the anti-two-block switch keeps the switch closed until the load block strikes it.
So, whats wrong? Assuming you are reading these pages because of some kind of problem with the
PAT system, let us try to guide you quickly to solving the problem. In most cases, your problem will
fall under the following categories:
THE DISPLAYED ANGLE DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL BOOM ANGLE
Start in section Angle Sensing to check the indicated angle.
THE DISPLAYED LENGTH DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL BOOM LENGTH
Start in section Length Sensing to check the indicated length.
5 ANGLE THEORY
The System measures the angle of the main boom of the machine with an angle sensor. The angle
sensor is contained within the angle sensor box (Radio A2B option) or within the Cable Reel
(Hardwired A2B option), located on the left side of the main boom
Block Diagram
Angle CAN-Bus DS 85
Sensor Converter Console/
CU
The signal runs from the angle sensor to the Can-Bus converter board, both located in the angle
sensor box. From there, it travels as digital information on the CAN-Bus to the pressure sensor, which
acts as a T-connector to the main CAN-Bus running to the console/central unit.
So, what do you do when you are having a problem with your angle read-out?
Start by verifying the angle display. Refer to the section Troubleshooting A Sensor Problem Using
The Display to call up the sensor signal on your console display. The CAN-Bus is digital and as such
will either transmit the signal correctly or not at all. If your readings are off, you have to determine
what is causing the problem. Start by opening the angle sensor box and locate the angle sensor (top)
and the CAN-Bus converter board (bottom):
X20 (length)
X21 (angle)
X1 (CAN)
X14 (A2B)
X20 (length)
X21 (angle)
LED
CAN-Bus electronics in cable reel.
The angle sensor has a potentiometer built in that is driven by a pendulum. As the angle changes, so
will the pendulum and with it the potentiometers axle. The converter board supplies a constant
voltage of 5V to the angle sensor and in return monitors the voltage of the potentiometer. The
terminal used is X21. The angle sensor is connected as follows:
Terminal X21
1 + 5V
3 Signal
5 GND
Verify that the sensor is being supplied with 5V by measuring between pin 5 (GND) and Pin 1 (+) of
terminal X21. If the voltage is outside of a range of 4.75 to 5.25V, the converter board might be
defective. Unplug angle sensor and measure again. If the voltage is still off, exchange converter
board. If unplugging the angle sensor made the voltage return into the acceptable range, exchange
angle sensor. If the voltage is correct continue:
The angle sensor returns a voltage between 1.875V at 90 degrees and 3.125V at 0 degrees:
Measure this voltage between Pin 5 (GND) and Pin 3 of Terminal X21.
If you need to determine the angle for voltages other than the above, do so by using the following
formula:
Angle (degrees) = 90 degrees ((Voltage-1.875) * 72)
If this angle matches your actual angle, but the indicated angle varies significantly (more than 0.4
degrees), the angle sensor is fine and the error is somewhere else. If this angle varies significantly
from your actual angle, the angle sensor is bad and needs to be exchanged. Otherwise, continue:
At this point, you have verified that the angle sensor is giving you the right output to match your actual
angle, but the system is displaying the wrong angle. If you can rule out software and operator error, it
is most likely that the converter board is defective and it needs to be exchanged.
6 LENGTH THEORY
The system measures the length of the main boom of the machine with a length sensor. The length
sensor is contained within the cable reel, located in the base of the main boom.
Block Diagram
Length CAN-Bus DS 85
Sensor Converter Console/
CU
Pressure Transducer
Angle Sensor Box
Length CAN-Bus DS 85
Sensor Converter Console/
CU
Cable Reel
Pressure Transducer
The signal runs from the length sensor to the CAN-Bus converter board, located in the angle sensor
box. From there, it travels as digital information on the CAN-Bus to the pressure transducer, which
acts as a T-connector to the main CAN-Bus running to the central unit.
So, what do you do when you are having a problem with your length read-out?
Start by verifying the length display. Refer to the section Troubleshooting A Sensor Problem Using
The Display to call up the sensor signal on your console display. The CAN-Bus is digital and as such
will either transmit the signal correctly or not at all. If your readings are off, you have to determine
what is causing the problem. Start by checking the length cable tension, the cable reel has 3-5 turns
of pre-loading on the reel.
Go back to your indication screen and compare length indicated and actual again. If the indicated
length varies significantly from your actual length (more than 0.3 feet), the length sensor might be bad
and needs to be exchanged. Note, however, that the error could be in the converter board.
The length sensor has a potentiometer built in that is driven by a gear drive from the cable drum. As
the length changes, the cable drum will turn and with it the potentiometers axle. The converter board
supplies a voltage of about 4.7V to the length potentiometer and in return monitors the output voltage
of the potentiometer. The terminal used is X20. The length sensor is connected as follows:
Terminal X20
1 + (~ 4.8V)
3 Signal
5 - (~ 0.2V)
Verify that the sensor is being supplied with about 4.7V by measuring between pin 5 (-) and Pin 1 (+)
of terminal X20. If the voltage is outside of a range of 4.5 to 5 V, the converter board might be
defective. Unplug length sensor and measure again. If the voltage is still off, exchange converter
board. If unplugging the length sensor made the voltage return into the acceptable range, exchange
length sensor. If the voltage is correct continue:
The length sensor returns a voltage between 0.16V at 0 turns of the length pot (= fully retracted) and
4.84V at 10 turns. How many turns you get at full extension depends on the gear ratio, the boom
length, the length cable used and the spooling pattern, so we cannot provide a standard table for it.
What we can give you for trouble-shooting, however is the following table that shows the expected
output voltage (measured between X20-5 and X20-3 Signal) for each complete turn of the length
potentiometer. Note that this does not sync to the number of turns of the cable reel, though:
MOUNTING
NOTE:
Boom with a flat side: Use four (4) 2-inch hook bolts.
Trapezoidal Boom with a slanted side: Use two (2) 2-inch and two (2) 4-inch hook bolts.
1. Thread a nut onto the upper threaded part of the hook bolt, then place a lock washer and washer onto
hook bolt. Slide bushing on to free end (curved part) of hook bolt.
2. Insert the hook bolt into the holes in the cable reel mounting plate. NOTE: For a trapezoidal boom, the
4 hook bolts go into the top two (2) holes of the mounting plate.
3. Thread a nut onto the threaded part of the hook bolt, then place a lock washer and washer onto bolt to
fasten it into place. Repeat for each hook bolt.
4. Hold plate and hook bolt up to boom and affix to boom, by placing the inside curve of the hook bolts
facing outward. Mount cable reel to holes. Front of cable reel should be 1/8 closer to boom than rear.
(Front = 2-7/8; Rear = 3)
5. Adjust nuts up and down to tighten, and to mount the cable reel.
6. Plate should be parallel with boom.
INSTALLATION
1. Set pretension of the cable reel by turning the drum counter-clockwise 5 to 8 turns.
2. Run the length cable through the cable guides and wrap the length cable around the boom tip anchor
pin (4 or 5 wraps) and secure with tie wraps. Leave enough length cable to connect to boom tip
junction box.
3. Check the spooling. If spooling is not layered properly, carefully pull the cable out and respool the
length cable.
CALIBRATION
1. After installation, remove cover from cable reel. With the boom full retracted and boom stops
disengaged (if applicable), adjust the length potentiometer by turning the screw in the center of the
large nylon gear on the length sensor counter-clockwise until a soft stop occurs, and reinstall the cover
on the reel.
The length should be calibrated to be about 0.1 feet (or 0.05m) accurate for both retraced and extended
lengths.
2. The angle sensor must be level. Remove cover from reel. Adjust the level of the angle sensor by
loosening the socket head cap screws and aligning the top of the angle sensor until parallel with the
boom. Reinstall the cover on the reel.
7 PRESSURE THEORY
The System measures the pressure of the boom lift cylinder for both rod- and piston-side. Both
sensors are contained within one box that also contains the electronics needed for amplification and
creation of the CAN-Bus signal.
Block Diagram:
(2)
Pressure- CAN-Bus DS 85
Measuring Converter Console/
Cells CU
So, what do you do when you are having a problem with your length read-out?
Start by checking the pressure display. Refer to the section Troubleshooting A Sensor Problem
Using The Display to call up the sensor signal on your console display.
The easiest spot to check the signal at is when there is no pressure applied to the sensor at all. The
only time this is for certain is when your pressure lines are drained and disconnected. In that case,
the readout should show about 500mV (+/- 25mV) and 0 PSI. Small variations could be adjusted; see
section Service Screen For Sensor Calibration.
The CAN-Bus is digital and as such will either transmit the signal correctly or not at all. If your
readings are off, chances are the pressure transducer is defective. Replace.
Note: After exchanging the pressure transducer block, BOTH transducer channels need to be zeroed,
see procedure Zero-Setting The Transducer Inputs.
8 LOAD THEORY
Please note that the load displayed by the LMI is not a direct measurement, but a calculated value
that is based on a lot of factors. Outside of the measured values (sensors), those include:
Before checking the system for a load reading problem, make sure all of the above has been
ruled out. When you still feel, the system is reading a sensor wrong and thus displaying an
incorrect load, use the following:
Use the above sections and the sensor signal display screen to check the following:
boom length reading
angle transducer reading
pressure transducer readings
If all are correct, use the zero setting and calibration screens to zero pressure transducers, calibrate
angle and length. If you still have a problem, replace pressure transducer block.
Control Identification
Sensor/Channel #1 output jumper J4
Sensor/Channel #2 output jumper J3
Sensor #3/Channel #2 output jumper J2
Sensor #4/Channel #2 output jumper J1
ID button
power (red), sensor on-line 1-4 left to
right (green)
LEDS
1-4 left to right (yellow)
A2B problem
Replace the
slip ring. A problem lies with either the wiring
YES harness, cable reel length/angle
boards, and/or the central unit.
11 CONSOLE DISPLAY
If the console is not showing any lights, such as warning lights, backlighting, etc. it is most likely
missing power. Start with the following:
Check if power is being supplied to the console/central unit. Measure on the 16 socket connector. Pin
1 is +Ub (12V), Pin 3 is GND. If you have no power, check wiring harness and crane power.
Otherwise, open console:
ID Set Button
Power on
The transmitter(s) and receiver are now set up to work only with each other. Test the system using
the instructions in section 7, System Testing.
To replace the batteries, remove the 4 screws from the transmitter housing. During battery
replacement, use caution when opening the battery cover and transmitter to avoid damage to the
gasket causing moisture ingress which could corrode the batteries and terminals. Inspect the gasket
surface on the transmitter for nicks or other damages that may prevent the gasket from sealing. If it
appears to be damaged, a replacement gasket should be installed.
Install 4 fresh batteries into the proper location and direction as indicated on the battery holder. Make
sure that the cardboard tube is installed as shown.
INSTALLED BATTERIES
13 CAN-BUS COMMUNICATION
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF A CAN BUS SYSTEM
CAN stands for Controller Area Network. Its intended use is as a serial bus system for a network of
controllers. Each controller connected through a CAN chip is called a "node" and is mostly used to
acquire data from a sensor. All nodes are connected to a common bus and all nodes are able to
simultaneously read the data on that bus. Also, all nodes are able to transmit data on that bus
however only one node at a given time has write access to the bus. If the message is relevant, it will
be processed; otherwise it is ignored. The unique identifier also determines the priority of the
message. The lower the numerical value of the identifier, the higher the priority.
The cable bus is a twisted pair of shielded wire. Data can be transmitted in blocks from 0-8
bytes at a maximum transfer rate of 1 Mbit/s for networks up to 40 meters. For longer network
distances the maximum transfer rate must be reduced to 50 Kbit/s for a 1 km network distance.
CAN will operate in extremely harsh environments and the extensive error checking
mechanisms ensure that any transmission errors are detected.
The system measures the length of the main boom, the angle of the main boom, and the pressures of
the lift cylinder via a CAN-Bus connection. Since this is a digital bus connection, it is not possible to
measure the signals on the bus with a multimeter. Instead, the LMI provides you with error codes that
give you an indication of the bus state.
E61 Error in the CAN bus data transfer for all CAN units
E62 Error in the can bus data transfer of the pressure transducer sensor unit
E63 Error in the can bus pressure transducer sensor unit
E64 Error in the can bus data transfer of the length/angle sensor unit
E65 Error in the can bus length/angle sensor unit
Block Diagram
So, what do you do when you are having a problem with one of those codes?
E61
In case of an E61, start by checking your cabling. You can verify that power is being supplied to the
sensor by testing the CAN connectors per this layout:
E61 continued
Connect the two cables on the
E61 Transducer block together. E61
E62 Yes
Connect the angle sensor can bus cable Ohm the cable from the console to
to the transducer block. Remove the the transducer block. If cable checks
can bus connector at angle sensor. good, then replace the console.
No
E64
E62
In case of an E62 the CU is reporting no signal from the pressure transducer. Start by checking your
cabling between CU and pressure transducer, even though it is not very likely that there is a problem
with it since the same cable carries also the signals from the cable reel and those appear to be fine.
You can verify that power is being supplied to the sensor by testing the CAN connectors per the
above pin layout. If you are sure that the sensor is being supplied, you have to replace the pressure
transducer.
Replace Cable.
Yes
Replace sensor.
Yes
E63
E64
In case of an E64, the CU is reporting no signal from the CAN-Bus converter board in the angle
sensor box. Start by checking your cabling between pressure transducer and cable reel. You can
verify that power is being supplied to the sensor by testing the CAN connectors per the above pin
layout or by opening up the angle sensor box (remove the lid) and making sure the red LED on the
board is blinking. If not, most likely power is missing.
Measure between pins 3 (GND) and 2 (+). Next, check all pins of the CAN bus cable for continuity
and cross-check for short circuits. E-64 means that the pressure transducer is working fine, but the
cable reel is not so we most likely have a defective connection between those two components. If
this is tested to not be the case (missing connections, short circuits measure with Ohm-meter), the
board in the cable reel might be defective (see also chapter Angle Sensing).
If you suspect a sensor error or problem with a sensor, compare the indicated physical value of the
sensor on the display screen with the real value, i.e. length, angle, etc.
The voltages given are internal calculation values only; you will not be able to actually measure them
anywhere on the electronics! Typical values to be expected are:
Pressure transducers (piston and rod), 500mV @ 0 PSI; 4500mV @ maximum PSI
Length sensor, 500mV @ retracted boom length; voltage extended depends on the various
boom lengths.
Angle sensor, 4500mV at 0; 2500mV at 45; or 500mV at 90
If the displayed value does differ from the actual value, please refer to the following sections to find
the cause of the problem:
E62 Yes
Replace transducer block. Ohm the cable from the pressure transducer block
to the length/angle sensor or angle sensor box.
Yes Cable
No
checks good
Connector
Yes checks good No
E65
In case of an E65, the CAN-Bus converter board in the angle sensor box or cable reel is reporting an
internal problem. In most cases, this will be an angle sensor, or length potentiometer. Go to those
chapters (Angle Sensing, Length Sensing) to continue trouble shooting.
E65
If you suspect a sensor error or problem with a sensor, compare the indicated physical value
of the sensor on the display screen with the real value, i.e. length, angle, etc.
The voltages given are internal calculation values only; you will not be able to actually
measure them anywhere on the electronics! Typical values to be expected are:
Pressure transducers (piston and rod), 500mV @ 0 PSI; 4500mV @ maximum PSI
Length sensor, 500mV @ retracted boom length; voltage extended depends on the various
boom lengths.
Angle sensor, 4500mV at 0; 2500mV at 45; or 500mV at 90
LED
X14 (A2B)
X1 (CAN)
The screen will show all sensor inputs as in the example below. For each sensor, an equivalent
voltage is shown in millivolts, along with the physical sensor value that that voltage refers to.
Pressure sensors are shown with physical values of [bar], angle sensors in degrees and length
sensors in feet (or meter for metric charts).
Enter the service screen using the procedure is described below:
SENSOR OUTPUTS
EXIT
press to select the limit marked at the upper left of the screen.
Scroll through the following screen to see piston and rod side voltages and pressures.
PISTON / ROD
1532mV 0685mV
1131. PS 206. 4 PS
LENGTH / ANGLE
0502mV 2025mV
30.6 f t 55.7
The values shown in the screen here are just examples of actual values. Refer to the table listed
below for actual value ranges.
15 DRAWINGS
15.1 CONSOLE/CENTRAL UNIT TO CRANE WIRING DIAGRAM
LOW BATT.
A2B
POWER LINK ALARM
A2B TRANSMITTER/SWITCH
031-300-060-593
15.3
CABLE ASSEMBLY
031-010-101-013
190210
PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
044-314-060-014
DS 85
Spare Part Listings 35
1 2
Power Cable assembly (wiring harness) CAN bus from console (90 connector) to pressure
PART NO. 031-300-060-443 transducer block PART NO. 031-300-060-453
3
CAN bus from pressure transducer to angle sensor box (see below)
PART NO. 031-300-060-454
Rod Side
Angle Sensor
064-143-060-009
Radio A2B
CALIB. SENSORS
SENSOR OUTPUTS Press to calibrate sensors.
USER No.
EXIT Press to enter user number.
USER No: 54545
At this point, a five digit Authorization Number must be entered.
Use and keys to increase and decrease each digit. Use to confirm entry.
Having successfully entered a valid password, use and keys to mark the piston-side, the
rod-side zero setting, and length, and angle calibration. The calibration sensor screen will remain
available and accessible without entering the user number until system is power off,
NOTE: The only thing adjustable for the pressure transducers is the zero point, which is the voltage
the transducer outputs when there is no (zero) pressure sensed.
CAUTION: Ensure there is no pressure in the hydraulic line when disconnecting the hoses from
pressure transducers.
CALIB. SENSORS ?
YES to continue, press .
YES
NO to calibrate, press .
Check the sensor outputs screen to check the zero point. At the zero point, the millivolt should be
0500 20mV.
0500mV 0494mV
0.0 PS 0.0 PS
MAINBOO 30.6 f t
OK acknowledge main boom fully retracted, to continue, press .
OK
EXIT Press to calibrate.
FULLY EXTEND
MAINBOO 100 f t fully extend the main boom, to continue, press .
MAINBOO 100 f t
OK acknowledge main boom fully extended, to continue, press .
OK
EXIT Press to calibrate.
Check the sensor outputs screen retracted and extended lengths. Retracted length should be correct
at 0500mV and extended boom length will depend on the model.
The angle sensor is calibrated at four different reference angles of approximately 0, 40, 60, and
70. The BOOM T specifies the calibration angle the boom should be moved to. When CHANG is
displayed by the actual boom angle, the boom angle maybe calibrated. The previously calibrated
angles define the reference angles.
MB ANGLE
Press to activate angle calibration.-
CALIB. ANGLE ?
YES To continue, press .
YES
NO to calibrate, press
CHANGE 0.0 DEG Mark CHANGE and press to change angle calibration.
OK Mark, OK if no change is necessary.
BOOM T 0.0 DEG Use and keys to change angle to match the BOOM T
CHANGE DEG
angle. Press to calibrate the main boom angle.
BOOM T 40.3 DEG Mark CHANGE and press to change angle calibration.
CHANG 40.0 DEG Mark OK if no change is necessary.
BOOM T 40.3 DEG Use and keys to change CHANGE angle to match the BOOM T
CHANG 40.0 DEG
angle. Press to calibrate the main boom angle.
BOOM T 65.6 DEG Move boom so the CHANGE angle is with in 2 of the BOOM T angle. to
40.3 DEG
continue, press.
BOOM T 65.6 DEG Mark CHANGE and press to change angle calibration. Mark, OK if no
CHANG 65.6 DEG change is necessary.
BOOM T 74.9 DEG Mark CHANGE and press to change angle calibration. Mark, OK if
CHANG 76.1 DEG no change is necessary.
SAVE CALIB. ?
YES To continue, press .
YES Mark YES and press to change angle calibration. Mark, NO if the
NO changes are not to be saved.
OK
EXIT Mark OK and press to save changes.
Using a calibrated inclinometer placed flat on the main boom, verify that the indicated boom angle
matches the measured boom angle within +/- 0.2 degrees.
Check the sensor outputs screen for 0, 45, 60, and 70
0502mV 2025mV
30.6 f t 55.7
45
60
70
18 ERROR CODES
The following Error Code Table gives a brief description of Error Codes elimination. Refer to the
noted sections for detailed Troubleshooting information.
E1A Fallen below lower Cable between the central Check cable as well as
limit value in unit and the slewing angle plugs, replace, if need
measuring channel sensor defective or loose. be.
"slewing angle 1".
Note:
If an error message is displayed which is not contained in above list, please contact the PAT service
department.
19 TROUBLESHOOTING MOISTURE
The PAT DS85 LMI contains electronic components in various locations, such as central unit,
sensors, junction boxes etc. These internal components cannot be designed to withstand exposure to
moisture over a longer period of time. For this reason, the housings of the components are water
protected according to IP 65. If you find water or moisture inside any of the housings, the source for
the water ingress has to be detected and corrected to ensure proper operation.
There are two major possibilities for the occurrence of excessive moisture inside an enclosure:
1) Water ingress
2) Condensation
This outline gives instructions for detecting the cause for excessive moisture by using simple
troubleshooting methods and how to prevent the moisture ingress from happening again.
1) Spray Cleaning
2) Missing / Loose Screws
3) Bent Lid
4) Defective Gasket
5) Loose Strain Relieves
6) Water Entry Through External Cabling
It is possible to find out the source of water ingress by going through the following steps and ruling
out one possibility after the other until the cause is identified:
1) Spray Cleaning
The enclosures used for the PAT LMI system are water protected to IP 65. This means protection
against the environment, such as rain. However, through the use of spray cleaner at short
distances, it is possible to force water through the gasket or strain relieves. For this reason, avoid
spraying any components from short distances with spray cleaners. Convey this fact to any
member of a maintenance crew.
3) Bent Lid
An enclosure will only seal correctly if the lid is not bent. To check this, loosen all screws of the lid,
take the lid off the box and visually inspect it for deflection. If the lid is bent or damaged, it needs to
be replaced. Try to determine what has caused the lid to be bent and eliminate the reason for that.
Order a new lid through your PAT representative.
4) Defective Gasket
The gasket underneath the lid seals the unit. The gasket needs to be in good condition in order to
seal correctly. If the gasket is torn, brittle or severely bent, it needs to be replaced. Order a new
gasket through your PAT representative.
19.2 CONDENSATION
In a climate with high humidity and rapidly changing temperatures, condensation can happen inside
any enclosure, usually the larger the volume of the box, the more likely. In this case, water drops
build up on the inner components when humid air is trapped inside the box. With condensation, water
tightness is not a problem the box is sealed just fine, which is what prevents the trapped air from
exiting the box. There are two ways to deal with condensation:
1. If the volume is very small, a desiccant bag might be able to soak up the airs humidity.
2. If the effect is more severe, the only way to get rid of this effect is then to give the box the
ability to breath without sacrificing its water tightness. Contact your PAT representative for
breathing elements to than can be added to the box and will help to reduce the effects of
humid climates.