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THE GS320 SYSTEM
2 Table of Contents
THE GS320 SYSTEM
1: GENERAL
1.1 Introduction 1.4 About This Manual
The wind speed indicator kit includes a GS320 display
and a wind speed sensor. The GS320 creates a two-way WARNING
radio network with the wind speed sensor to bring live
readings on screen. The GS320 has a user-adjustable READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND THIS
maximum wind speed limit and will generate an alarm MANUAL BEFORE PROCEEDING.
when this limit is reached. Voltage is generated on the
green wire when the system is in alarm mode; this can This service manual describes how to install, operate and
be used to activate a remote siren, light, or lockout function. maintain the GS320 Display & Wind Speed Sensor.
1.2 Recommended Operating Conditions While many sections of this service manual have
information common to all LSI-Robway displays, this one
Supply voltage:
is specific to the Wind Speed Sensor pairing.
9 to 30 volts
1.4a How To Provide Feedback To LSI-Robway
Current requirements: LSI-Robway welcomes your feedback on the accuracy
maximum 1 amperes and effectiveness of this document. Please send
Output wire voltage: feedback to doc@lsirobway.com. Please include the
0 volts or supply voltage – 0.7 volts title of the manual and version (this information is in the
Document Revision History on p. 15) with your feedback.
Output wire current capability:
0.75 amperes 1.4b How This Manual Is Updated
LSI-Robway will issue new releases of this manual as
Operating temperature: new material becomes available. Refer to the Document
-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F) Revision History on p. 15 of the manual.
1.3 Start-Up 1.4c Notifications Included in Document
On power up, the display will show two horizontal lines The following notations may be used in this manual:
and the green status light will flash.
NOTE
HINTS AND TIPS TO FACILITATE SYSTEM
INSTALLATION OR UNDERSTANDING.
Once a reliable radio communication network is ✓
established, the display lights will remain lit without
flashing. If the status light flashes continuously for more CAUTION
than 30 seconds, the GS320 may not be correctly
PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST PRODUCT
programmed for the wind speed sensor. To correctly PERFORMANCE ISSUES, PRODUCT FAILURE,
program the GS320 for the wind speed sensor, follow AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
the Wind speed ID number procedure in Section 2,
Operation on p. 4 of this manual.
WARNING
WARNING PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
THE GS320 SYSTEM SYSTEM IS DESIGNED
AS AN OPERATOR AID AND IS IN NO WAY
A SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFE OPERATING
PRACTICES.
CHAPTER 1: general 3
THE GS320 SYSTEM
2: OPERATION
2.4 Display Settings
Battery light This section describes how to manually change the ID
Units number the GS320 will listen to, and how to change
some other display behaviors. Changing the wind speed
Alarm light
Status light
ID number is required only if the wind speed sensor is
changed and the display must be manually set to listen
to another one.
Press and hold the Up and Down buttons
simultaneously for 5 seconds. The display will beep and
Figure 1: GS320 Display then indicate the currently programmed wind speed
sensor ID number, one digit at a time. The ID number
2.1 Units must contain six digits; if the ID number is 120, the first
three digits are “000.”
The GS320 indicates wind speed in miles per hour (mph)
or metres per second (m/s). Current units are indicated 1. Press Set Limit button to change from one screen to
by a small green light. the next.
To change units press and hold the Down button for 2. To change a digit, use the Up and Down buttons.
5 seconds. Verify the alarm threshold every time the “Ld” means Listening De-activated (default). Press
current units are changed. Down to change to “LA.”
2.2 Alarm Threshold “LA” means Listening Mode Active. Another
Press the Set Limit button to see the alarm threshold. GS320 display must be the master of the wind
speed sensor.
NOTE “OS” means Output Standard: fail safe output
EVERY TIME THE UNITS ARE CHANGED, THE (default). The output provides power when wind
LIMIT MUST BE VERIFIED AND RE-ADJUSTED
✓ IF REQUIRED.
speed is safe, below the limit. Press Down to
change to “OI.”
“OI” means Output Inverted: the output wire is
To change the limit, press and hold down the Set Limit energized when wind speed is above the limit.
button, and use the Up or Down buttons repeatedly to This could be use to power an external siren or horn.
increase or decrease the limit.
“SA” means Save. When this screen is displayed,
2.3 Listen-Only Mode press the Down button to save the ID number
When the GS320 is started, it wakes up the wind speed and above options and then exit.
sensor programmed to it and takes control of the sensor. “CA” means Cancel. Press the Down button
This means that if a second display is programmed to exit without saving. The system will retain the
for the sensor, it will take control of it; the sensor will previously set ID number and options.
no longer acknowledge communication from the first Set
4 CHAPTER 2: OPERATION
THE GS320 SYSTEM
3: MAINTENANCE
3.1 Replacing the Sensor Battery New high quality “D”
cell battery: 3.6 V lithium,
or “D” 1.5 V alkaline 6
CAUTION
PROTECT THE INTERIOR OF THE SENSOR
FROM DIRT AND HUMIDITY AT ALL TIMES.
7
NOTE
BOTH LITHIUM OR ALKALINE BATTERIES
CAN BE USED; HOWEVER, A LITHIUM
✓ BATTERY WILL LAST ABOUT 2.5X LONGER.
Flat bladed
screwdriver
Figure 5: Apply non-corrosive RTV silicone
Figure 3: Remove sensor box from mounting plate 7. Reposition the box over the mounting plate and
screw in the hex screws. Do not over-tighten.
3. Remove the battery by hand.
4. Remove the remaining silicone from both the box
and the mounting plate.
5. Install the new battery: insert the positive end and
then push in the direction of the positive pole.
NOTE
A 3.6 VOLT LITHIUM “D” CELL BATTERY WILL
PROVIDE ABOUT TWO YEARS OF BATTERY
✓ LIFE, WHILE AN ALKALINE “D” CELL
BATTERY WILL PROVIDE LESS THAN ONE
YEAR OF BATTERY LIFE*.
* Actual battery life will vary greatly depending
on the application, the frequency of use, the
age and quality of the battery, etc.
CHAPTER 3: maintenance 5
THE GS320 SYSTEM
3.2 Replacing the Sensor Antenna 7. Slide the white nylon hex bolt to the middle of the
length of the new antenna.
Heavily damaged antennas (ripped out, sheared off, wire
exposed and fraying etc.) should be replaced to ensure 8. Coat the exposed metal foot of the new antenna
effective communication between the sensor and the with an electrical insulating compound by carefully
cabin mounted display unit. inserting it in the mouth of the compound tube.
Electrical insulating
This procedure may be followed without removing the compound
sensor from the crane if it is safe to do so. 8
CAUTION
THE INTERIOR OF THE SENSOR MUST BE
PROTECTED FROM DUST, GRIME, AND Figure 8: Coat the exposed metal foot of the antenna
WATER AT ALL TIMES.
9. Hold the new antenna by the black plastic sheathing
and guide it through the hole in the sensor box.
1. Place the crane, boom, jib, or ball hook such that the Carefully seat the antenna in its mating connector.
sensor is safely accessible. When the antenna is correctly seated, pulling on it
2. Clean dust, grime, and water from the sensor. will be met with light resistance.
3. Identify the short black whip antenna and the white
hex bolt securing it.
4. Inspect the antenna for signs of obvious physical
damage.
White nylon hex bolt
5. Carefully unscrew the white nylon hex bolt completely TA011 Antenna
and slide it up the antenna.
Sensor box
Antenna receptacle
7/16 in.
5 wrench Figure 9: Install the new antenna
6 CHAPTER 3: maintenance
THE GS320 SYSTEM
4: INSTALLATION
4.1 Display GS320 4.1a Mounting Bracket
WARNING 1. Determine the mounting location; the display may be
installed either inside or outside the cab. It can be
INSTALLATION MUST BE MADE IN mounted on the dash, on a sidewall, or on the ceiling
COMPLIANCE WITH LSI-ROBWAY
INSTRUCTIONS AND USING LSI-ROBWAY of the cab.
SUPPLIED COMPONENTS ONLY. To ensure reliable radio communication between wind
FAILURE TO INSTALL ALL PARTS, OR speed sensor and the GS320, the antenna should
REPLACING PARTS OR COMPONENTS WITH not be in contact with metal and should have a direct
PARTS OR COMPONENTS NOT SUPPLIED and clear line of sight to the sensor antenna. The
BY LSI-ROBWAY, MAY LEAD TO SYSTEM
mounting bracket requires a flat surface of at least 2.5
FAILURE, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH.
inches in diameter on both sides and where the back
of the surface is accessible in order to tighten the nuts.
CAUTION 0.906 ø2.5 in. min.
flat surface
DO NOT CRACK OR PUNCTURE THE FACE
COVER MEMBRANE.
0.594
DO NOT POWER WASH THE DISPLAY.
THE GS550 UNDERHOOK DISPLAY 0.594
IS SPLASH- AND RAIN-PROOF.
WATERPROOFING DEPENDS IN PART ON
THE INTEGRITY OF THE MEMBRANE. POWER 120° TYP ø0.218
0.750 0.750
WASHING WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
Figure 11: Display mounting bracket footprint. Not to scale
Adjustable NOTE
Ram-Bracket
with dual ball joints. IF THE NUTS ARE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE
CAB, CAULK WITH SILICONE BETWEEN
Waterproof
design
Part number: LB002B
✓ THE WASHERS AND THE CAB TO PREVENT
WATER ENTRY.
3.70 2.20
8.83 6.49
Figure 10: Display dimensions (inches). Not to scale
Cab mounting
surface
Figure 12: Install the display and adjust orientation
CHAPTER 4: installation 7
THE GS320 SYSTEM
8 CHAPTER 4: installation
THE GS320 SYSTEM
4.3 Wireless Wind Speed Sensor GS020 d. There should be a clear and unobstructed line of
sight between the wind speed sensor antenna and
1. Remove the mounting rod from the wind speed
the cabin mounted display unit.
sensor.
2. Determine the mounting rod position.
Mounting rod
DO NOT WELD IN PROXIMITY TO e. The transmitter antenna should not contact any
LSI-ROBWAY SENSORS/TRANSMITTERS. metal object.
3. Weld or screw the mounting rod to the boom at the
selected position.
a. Install the mounting rod on the same side of the
boom as the cabin mounted display, perpendicular
to the boom, and at the highest point possible.
b. The wind speed sensor must pivot freely on the
mounting rod at all boom angles.
c. The wind cups must be fully exposed to the wind
and spin freely at all boom angles.
NOTE
ANGLE IRON CAN BE USED TO EXTEND THE
MOUNTING POSITION TO BE CLEAR OF THE
✓ BOOM TOP.
CHAPTER 4: installation 9
THE GS320 SYSTEM
5: CERTIFICATION NOTES
5.1 FCC and IC—Instructions to the User To reduce potential radio interference to other users,
the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not
with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to
more than that permitted for successful communication.
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful ANTENNA LIST
interference in a residential installation. This equipment LSI-Robway P/N: TA008
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy Description: 1/2 wave dipole
and if not installed and used in accordance with the MFG Nearson
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
MFG P/N: S467AH-915S
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio FCC ID: QVBGS000 IC: 7076A-ICGS000
or television reception, which can be determined by RF Exposure Warning:
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
This product complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To
following measures:
comply with RF exposure requirements, the unit must
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. be installed and operated with 20 cm (8 in.) or more
• Increase the separation between the equipment between the product and your body. This product may
and receiver. not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a other antenna or transmitter.
circuit different from that to which the receiver is This device has been designed to operate with the
connected. antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 3.0 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a
technician for help. gain greater than 3.0 dB are strictly prohibited for use
with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50
In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, ohms.
shielded cables must be used with this equipment.
Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded To reduce potential radio interference to other users,
cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that
reception. the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not
more than that permitted for successful communication.
FCC ID: QVBGS300 IC: 7076A-ICGS300 ANTENNA LIST
RF Exposure Warning:
LSI-Robway P/N: TA011
This product complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure
Description: 1/4 wave monopole
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To
comply with RF exposure requirements, the unit must MFG LSI-Robway
be installed and operated with 20 cm (8 in.) or more
between the product and your body. This product may
not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
This device has been designed to operate with the
antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of
2.0 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain
greater than 2.0 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this
device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
5.2 CE
5.2a Declaration of conformity
5.2b CE Safety
WARNING CAUTION
WHEN SENSORS ARE USED, THE AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE SHOULD NOT BE HIGHER THE IP OF EQUIPMENT CORRESPONDS TO 65.
THAN 84ºC AND THE DISPLAY SHOULD
NOT BE USED WHEN THE AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE IS HIGHER THAN 59ºC,
OTHERWISE THERE CAN BE A BURN
POSSIBILITY.
FOR THE OPERATOR’S SAFETY, TAKE
WARNING
ONLY THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE THE PROTECTION WILL BE IMPAIRED IF
RANGE INTO CONSIDERATION. THE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT ARE USED
THE DEVICE SHOULD BE USED WITHIN THE IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE
SPECIFIED RANGES. MANUFACTURER.
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THOSE law or regulation, (5) connected with any toxic or hazardous
OTHERWISE ARISING BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE IN substance or constituent, (6) arising out of any representation
LAW OR FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE or instruction, or under any warranty, (7) or otherwise,
OF TRADE, WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. NO arising out of, connected with, or resulting from the design,
ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY manufacture, sale, resale, delivery, repair, replacement or use
LSI OR ITS EMPLOYEES OR REPRESENTATIVES SHALL of Products or the furnishing of any service shall in no event
CREATE A WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR IN ANY WAY exceed the price allocable to and paid to LSI for the individual
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF LSI’S OBLIGATIONS. LSI unit of Products or service or part thereof which gives rise to
DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE BUSINESS RESULTS the cause of action or claim.
OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS WILL BE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE
APPROPRIATE OR ADEQUATE FOR THE PURCHASER. LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL
6.4 Exclusion OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This Limited Warranty does not cover and shall not apply to:
• Any Product that is misused or abused, including being 6.6 Recommended Practices
altered, modified or repaired not in accordance with LSI recommends careful consideration of the following factors
LSI written instructions or authorizations or used not when specifying and installing the Products. Before installing
in compliance with LSI’s instructions and/or industry a Product, the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
standards and practices; instructions provided with the unit must be read and
• Any incidental costs or expense, such as shipping understood and complied with.
charges to LSI or an designated service representative
as well as the technician out-of-pocket expenses
6.7 Choice of Law
including traveling, lodging and meal expenses, if This Limited Warranty shall be governed by and construed in
any; The damages caused during the transport or the accordance with:
moving of the Product; - the laws of the Province of Quebec, Canada for products
• Damages caused by accidents, abuse, misuse, a sold by LSI in Quebec;
force majeure (described as events outside a LSI’s or - the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada for products sold
any Product user’s control, including war, riot, strikes, by LSI in Ontario and anywhere else in Canada; and
embargoes) or external cause;
- the laws of the State of New York for products sold by LSI
• Any cost, damage or expenses for field labor or anywhere in the United States of America or anywhere else,
any other expenses related to or arising from the excluding Canada.
replacement of defective parts.
• Products used for pile-driving, wire rope activated 6.8 Entire Agreement
clamshell or dragline applications. If purchaser uses the This document contains the entire agreement of the parties
Products for pile-driving, wire rope activated clamshell regarding the subject matter of the Product and supersedes
or dragline application, the Limited Warranty will be all previous communications, representations, understandings
deemed to have been violated for abuse. and agreements, either oral or written, between you and LSI.
• Any costs associated with providing LSI with data
logging equipment.
6.9 Vienna Convention Excluded
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the
6.5 Limitation of Liability International Sale of Goods does not apply to this Limited
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no Warranty.
event will LSI be liable to the purchaser or any third party for
any indirect, special, consequential, incidental or exemplary
damages whatsoever, including but not limited to loss of
revenue or profit, lost or damaged data, business interruption
or any other pecuniary loss whether based on contract, tort
or other causes of action, even if LSI has been advised of the
possibility of such damages. In any event, the total liability
of LSI arising from any cause of action or claim whatsoever,
whether (1) in contract, (2) in tort (including negligence,
whether sole, joint, contributory, concurrent or otherwise, but
not including intentional, reckless or wanton tort), (3) under
strict liability, (4) under any environmental or antipollution
NOTES
14 notes
THE GS320 SYSTEM
REVISION HISTORY
Version Date Summary of Change Approved By
1.1 May 21, 2013 Updated formatting to LSI-Robway style. B. Pimparé
1.2 July 30, 2013 Minor formatting and wording changes for internal consistency. M. Young
1.3 Feb. 23, 2015 Logo & address updates, etc. A. Latvatalo
This document contains confidential and proprietary information. No part of this document may be photocopied,
reproduced, or translated into another language without the prior written consent of LSI - Robway Pty Limited.
REVISION HISTORY 15
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