PME 400 Operators Manual
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1. Software Version Distributor information a License Key 1FO20A6F7B7F7F020A Machine information fe Exit to previous menu 13 Display Settings The display brightness button click volume and the displayed machine colour and type can be adjusted from this menu 2 Adjust button click volume Select day night mode ON OFF Select machine colour type Language selection Exit to previous menu 47 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 13 1 Day Night Mode To make viewing the display more comfortable at night the display brightness can be switched to a preset night mode The system will default to day mode on power up Night mode ON Reduced display brightness An appropriate machine type for the display can be selected from this list CAT Tracked Mono Moves highlighter UP Green Tracked Mono Accept highlighted Green Wheeled Mono Moves highlighter DOWN Red Tracked Mona 7 Red Wheeled Mono Yellow Tracked Mono Yellow Wheeled Mona Case Tracked Mono Volvo Tracked Mono Exit without change An appropriate turret type for the display can be selected from this list BluePlanViewCab Moves highlighter UP GreenPlanViewCab a OrangePlanViewCab Accept highlighted turret Moves highlighter DOWN RedPlanVievelab 48 of 56 Exit without change Eu YellawPlanView Cab 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2012. Using the Max Radius Limits Menu the max radius limit can be switched ON and OFF a max radius limit can be set to a known value or the max radius limit can be set to the current farthest point See sections 7 2 2 to enter a known max radius and section 7 2 3 for setting the limit by moving the machine v ni Once a max radius limit set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the current limit Al ways check that the current limit activates at the set point The restriction cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limita tions given in section 4 19 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 2 2 Max Radius Limit Setting Known Radius A known limit can be entered into the display Exit to previous menu Cancel without change Increases highlighted digit Moves highlighter to right Moves highlighter to left Hold to delete digit Hold to delete digit Accept displayed value Decreases highlighted digit Use the UP and DOWN arrows to increase and decrease the highlighted number Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to move the highlighter to the left and to the right ise the up and dren arroe buttons O morease or iriga the value of the curoni aibei das Lise the left and right arrow buttons to select an ac acenit diga Press cored Peale thee left arroes burton tio chelate the arroi aoci digi Press the tick button amp proceed or amp o
3. Screen Messages 8 2 LED and Internal Alarm Warnings 9 Daily checks 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 32 34 36 38 41 27 27 27 28 Table of contents continued 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Repair Test Diagnostics 11 1 Relay Function Test 11 2 Slew Angle 11 3 Beacon LED Alarm Function Test System Information Display Settings 13 1 Day Night Mode 13 2 Select Display Machine 13 3 Select Language User Login 14 1 User Login Setup 14 2 Add New User to Login 14 3 Edit User Details 14 4 Select User to Delete 14 5 Edit User Access Code 14 6 Enable Disable Users Taking Product out of Operation Service and Repair 16 1 Maintenance Review Definitions Glossary 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 33 34 35 36 36 37 37 37 38 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 1 Use of this Document This user guide is intended for persons familiar with the use of construction plant under taking lifting operations WARNING denotes information about particular risks which may be generated by certain applications by using certain fittings and about additional protective measures which are necessary for such applications Caution care risk situation HAZARD Actions that can lead to serious injury or death 2 Notices Adjustment by unauthorised persons will invalidate any warranty or certifi cation supplied If an error condition is
4. box press any button A marker will be placed here step six Confirm if another position is needed the cross is selected in this example Step seven Move the end of the dipper the equipment away from the limit and press any button to complete Continued on next page 39 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 9 4 Multipoint Envelope Restriction using Multipoint Wall continued The hatched hazard zones will be shown on the main screen Check the limits are working as required Safe Directional indicators The triangles indicate if it is safe GREEN or unsafe RED to movement a particular articulation Safe Directional indicators The left and right arrows indicate if it is safe GREEN or unsafe RED to slew in that direction w nii Once slew limits are set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the either limit Always check that the slew limits activates at the set points The limits cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limitations given in section 4 Do not travel once a slew limit has been set 40 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 5 5 Machine Envelope Controller MEC Slew and Virtual Wall lf the equipment enters the approach limit an Approaching slew limit message will appear the internal alarm will beep and the amber LED will be lit MEI systems will cut mo tion to any section of equipment t
5. displayed which cannot be recti fied using this guide halt any operation seek authorised service immedi ately and do not continue operation until the fault has been remedied 7 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 3 System Identification The PME system provides an envelope safety function This safety function is achieved through real time monitoring some or all of the machine s moving parts booms other articulations turret etc and its environment ground pitch and inclination and actively deter mining the safety of the current operation where appropriate limits have been set Machine envelope controllers MEC prevent movements that would bring parts of the machine into hazardous areas During operation the indicators shown here on the left are displayed on the screen to clearly identify the function supported by your PME 400 Functions may not be available i e when envelope monitoring is switched off if this is the case a cross will be painted over the function icon 8 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 4 Operating and Hazard Situation Recommendations Operating Recommendations When using envelope monitoring When setting a slew restriction make sure any implement attached is in its least favourable position Check for correct operation once the restriction or restriction have been set Reduce operating speed Do not move the equipment quickly when close to a restriction Do not operate the machi
6. light if the equipment exceeds the either limit Always check that the slew limits activates at the set points The limits cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limitations given in section 4 Do not travel once a slew limit has been set 35 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 9 3 Twin Virtual Wall Limit Setting using Twin Virtual Walls Select twin vertical wall limiting follow the on screen instructions Do not travel once a slew limit has been set Set to twin Virtual Wall Step One Move the end of the dipper to one end of the FIRST virtual wall press any button A marker will be placed here step two Virtual wall marker Move the end of the dipper to the other end of the FIRST virtual wall press any button A marker will be placed here step three Move the end of the dipper to one end of the SEC OND virtual wall press any button A marker will be placed here 36 of 56 Continued on next page 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 Step four Move the dipper to the other end of the SECOND virtual wall press any button A marker will be placed here Step four Move the equipment away from the limit and press any button to complete The hatched hazard zones will be shown on the main screen Check the limits are working as required Safe Directional indicators The triangles indicate if it is safe GREEN or unsafe RED to movement a particular ar
7. once a slew limit has been set The system can optionally be fitted with a key operated f Master override switch Turning the switch to the override position will allow normal operation of any of the hydraulic services regardless of safety status When the unit is in override the internal alarm will stay active and the beacon if fitted will indicate that the machine is overridden the red LED will flash and an In Override message will appear on the display See section 4 1 for further details mii Once slew limits are set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the either limit Always check that the slew limits activates at the set points The limits cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limitations given in section 4 Do not travel once a slew limit has been set 42 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 8 System Messages 8 1 On Screen Messages Highest point of equipment within 0 5m of set limit Equipment has reached exceeded set limit Furthest point of equipment within 0 5m of set limit Equipment has reached exceeded set limit Nearest point of equipment within 0 5m of set limit Equipment has reached exceeded set limit The approach limit is configurable at point of calibration check system operation before commencing work PME continuously monitors the presence and condition of the safety controller and sen sors If the saf
8. 062400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 PME 400 Machine Envelope Controller Operators Manual This guide describes operation of the PROLEC PME ENVELOPE SAFETY SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION PLANT Model covered PART No MODEL Ref PME400 PME400 MEC SYSTEM Prolec supports a nationwide network of fully trained service engineers Warranty claims service work technical information and spare parts are available by contacting Prolec Ltd Telephone 44 0 1202 681190 25 Benson Road Fax 44 0 1202 677909 Nuffield Industrial Estate E mail service prolec co uk Poole Dorset BH17 0GB THIS ENVELOPE SAFETY SYSTEM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES ADJUSTMENT BY UNAUTHORISED PERSONS WILL INVALIDATE ANY WARRANTY OR CERTIFICATION SUPPLIED IF APROBLEM ARISES WHICH CANNOT BE RECTIFIED USING THIS GUIDE AUTHORISED SERVICE SHOULD BE SOUGHT Any alterations or modifications to machine components which affect this system and any system component failure must be reported to Prolec Ltd or via the machine convertor service agreement holder This manual must be kept with the product and be passed on to any subsequent user of the product Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information supplied in this manual Prolec Ltd cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions Manufacturers original instructions Table of contents 1 Use of this Document Notices System Identification Operating and Rest
9. 2 Alarm LED and Beacon Check 11 3 Maintenance review 15 1 44 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 11 Test Diagnostics j The system test function is available from the main operating screen This option allows the functionality of the system to be verified and basic trouble shooting to be performed In this mode the amber LED will flash to indicate that the system is in maintenance mode The system will continue to monitor any limits that are active and the Lifting Mode if active will continue to moni tor machine safety status Alarm conditions and warnings controls will be issued as nor mal Code protected ac cess to supervisor features Exit to previous menu Equipment sensor angle The image shown is an example only The exact contents of the sensor list will depend on machine type and PME specification 11 1 Relay Function Test Operate show status of feature Exit to previous menu 45 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 11 2 Slew Angle Boom Slew angle Arm Slew angle Platform Slew angle 11 3 Beacon LED Alarm Function Test Press the Beacon button to activate the alarm Press the Alarm button to activate the LEDs Press the Alarm button to activate the beacon 46 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 12 System Information Information regarding the system can be found from this menu License Information Product Scheme PME 400ME
10. 3 13 3 Select Language An appropriate machine type for the display can be selected from this list Dutch rears Moves highlighter UP Eel Accept highlighted fi German i Russian Exit without change language Moves highlighter DOWN 14 User Login 14 1 User Login Setup Requires supervisor access rights Select user to edit Select user to delete Edit user login code Select user s to be dis played on login screen Exit to previous menu 49 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 14 2 Add New User to Login Requires supervisor access code Toggle to from keyboard 123 Moves highlighter to right E maiii A Scroll up though high lighted digits letters 1 a Moves highlighter to left Accept displayed name P Scroll down though high rN i lighted digits letters Highlight cross and press oS OPERATOR B Moves highlighter UP SUPERVISOR Select highlighted Privilege Moves highlighter DOWN Exit without change Cancel without change Increases highlighted digit ee the up and down arrow butona D raresa or Moves highlighter to right I2 etches pitted ie cite Moves highlighter to left Hold to delete digit Peas a re ik arrow cain Hold to delete number ba iiie ike currorithy anlescted digk Press the bck button i proceed or ff Accept displayed value kas 9 Decr
11. ME system operating environment changes in usage can occur Prolec Ltd must be notified of any changes in the pattern of use of the system for consid eration Any alterations or modifications to machine components which affect the system must be reported to Prolec Ltd or via the service agreement holder To aid in the use of PME all appropriate technical bulletins relating to PME are to be as sessed and implemented as appropriate This information is available from Prolec Ltd Prolec Ltd must be informed of any Prolec system component failure Be it directly or via the service agreement holder Technical consultation is available to the user contact Prolec Ltd or the service agree ment holder Prolec Ltd Telephone 44 0 1202 681190 25 Benson Road Fax 44 0 1202 677909 Nuffield Industrial Estate Email service prolec co uk Poole Dorset BH17 0GB 53 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 17 Definitions Glossary Definitions of words used to ensure understanding P N Boom Arm Artic Turret Undercarriage Track Wheeled excavator Tracked excavator Bucket Attachment SC MMI CAN cable Angle sensor Pitch Roll Motion Cut Power Supply Ram Blade Stabiliser Counterweight Pivot pin Relay Part Number First articulation connected to turret Second articulation second articulation of a hydraulically adjustable boom luffing boom knuckle boom two piece boom section of machine above the undercarriage
12. at tn cancel ill a nii Once a max radius limit set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the current limit Al ways check that the current limit activates at the set point The restriction cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limita tions given in section 4 20 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 2 3 Max Radius Limit Setting Using Current furthest Point Confirm Operation _ adius set to Move equipment to required max radius limit and press this button To set the max radius limit using Maximum the machine move the equipment 420m to the desired radius and press the current farthest point button A confirmation box will appear reporting the radius set Press the TICK button to continue nii Once a max radius limit set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the current limit Al ways check that the current limit activates at the set point The restriction cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limita tions given in section 4 21 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 2 4 Machine Envelope Controller MEC Max Radius If any of the equipment enters the approach limit an Approaching max radius message will appear the internal alarm will beep and the amber LED will be lit If any of the equipment reaches the max radiu
13. button to confirm the login pass code If a valid pass code is entered the system will commence normal operation Cancel without change ees gt Moves highlighter UP Lie fe up and dean annow artoa to raea or decreate the vale of ig curently mo hetieed digi h whan eee Accept highlighted duty i Presa and hald ha BR aria buon ciot tip ra Moves highlighter DOWN Cancel without change arent secte digit Press the tek Button to orocond ar to cancel Accept displayed value If an incorrect login code is entered a failure screen will be displayed Press the TICK button to return to the Select User screen 12 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 5 4 User Logout lf a user is logged in as the current user they can select the logout screen by holding an exit key down for three seconds Cancel to stay logged in Once logout has been confirmed the login screen will be automatically displayed Press the CROSS button to stay logged in the screen will return to that previously shown Are you sure you wish Confirm logout 6 Top Menu The Top Menu screen allows access to all the system functions To reveal the icons if hidden press any button To return to the Top Menu from a sub menu press the EXIT button until the Top Menu is displayed Top Menu button functions Limits menu Test Diagnostics Tool Selection e Hide icons Menu level indicator Tool selection T
14. cted and is be set by moving the machine With the slew limit ON The Green area indicates the safe zone The Hatched area indicates the hazard zone The type of slew restriction cannot be altered if a limit is currently ON The warning message must be acknowledged lf altering the type of slew Restriction the current limit will be lost If the slew limit was not successfully set then a warning message which must be acknowl edged will be displayed 31 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 5 1 Angular Slew Limit Setting using Current Slew Angle Select angular slew limiting follow the on screen in 1 structions Do not travel once a slew limit has been Press this button to start the setup procedure Step by step instructional banner Extend equipment as appropriate Step One Step two Move to the left slew limit press any button to set the left limit A marker will be placed to indicate its position Continued on next page 32 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 Step three Move to the right slew limit press any button to set the left limit Another marker will be placed here Slew left restriction marker Step four Press any button to complete The hatched hazard zone will be shown on the main screen Check the limits are working as required Safe Directional indicators The left and right arrows indicate if it is safe GREEN or unsafe RED to sl
15. eases highlighted digit 50 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 14 3 Edit User Details Requires supervisor access rights Fred Smith OPERATOR A Moves highlighter UP Steve Higgins OPERATOR Artie Tate OPERATOR Select highlighted user l Moves highlighter DOWN on it User Name AS Scroll up though high neglect om AOV OOA a lighted digits letters Moves highlighter to right ae osthenlaaation I Moves highlighter to left Accept displayed name i scroll down though high lighted digits letters Highlight cross and press tick to exit without change Moves highlighter UP Select highlighted Privilege Moves highlighter DOWN Return to previous screen Increases highlighted digit Moves highlighter to left Hold to delete digit Decreases highlighted digit 51 of 56 Cancel without change Moves highlighter to right Hold to delete digit Accept displayed value 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 14 4 Select User to Delete Requires supervisor access rights Fred Smith OPERATOR T Moves highlighter UP Steve Higgins OPERATOR Artie Tate OPERATOR Delete highlighted Moves highlighter DOWN Exit without change 14 5 Edit User Access Code Requires supervisor access rights Fred Smith OPERATOR Moves highlighter UP Steve Higgins OPERATOR Artie Tate OPERATOR Accept highlighted user Moves highlighter DOWN Cancel without change Incr
16. eases highlighted digit Moves highlighter to right decrease the vale of the currenti sec digt A Moves highlighter to left Lbs fa bi aw roht aroa buri b anker an Hold to delete digit NPS So otaonasi P Hold to delete number Accept displayed value ye Decreases highlighted digit 52 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 14 6 Enable Disable Users Requires supervisor access rights Fred Smith OPERATOR gt Edit user login code Steve Higgins OPERATOR i Artie Tate OPERATOR Select user s to be dis played on login screen Exit to previous menu Cancel without change Select deselect 15 Taking Product out of Operation Prolec Limited is committed to complying with the upcoming European Directive of ROHS Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances and WEEE Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment PME is sub ject to the WEEE directive therefore PME or any component must be returned to Prolec Ltd for correct disposal or recycling The display and safety controller are fitted with internal batteries and must not be disposed of in landfill 16 Service and Repair PME has very few user serviceable parts The safety controller has internal fuses that in the event of a blown fuse can be replaced The service section describes daily monthly and yearly checks that must be carried out to ensure safe operation of the system 16 1 Maintenance Review Due to nature of the P
17. ety controller or any sensor fails an error message box will appear at the bottom of the display In the event of a failure the cab mounted beacon if fitted will indi cate that the system is NOT active the display red LED will flash and the internal and ex ternal alarms will sound 43 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 8 2 LED and Internal Alarm Warnings The table below shows the state of the three LEDs on the display and the internal alarm with respect to system status LED and Internal Alarm status System status eeo Operational System OK no warnings hazards or errors wo 0 Warning Approach to overload or envelope limit w w w Continuous Hazard Overload or breach of an envelope limit Maintenance Engineering access active Error PME hardware software error or sensor failure Daily Checks e Display check for damage and correct operational Safety Controller check for damage and correct operational e Sensors and sensor cabling check for damage Connectors check for damage Alarm beacon functionality see section 11 for test diagnosis features If an issue is discovered which cannot be rectified using this guide halt any operation seek authorised service immediately and do not continue operation until the fault has been remedied 10 Repair Once a repair has been carried out and tested the following must be checked Required Checks section Angles Check 11 1 Relay Check 11
18. ew in that direction v ni Once slew limits are set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the either limit Always check that the slew limit activates at the set points The restriction cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Do not travel Observe the operational limi tations given in section 4 Do not travel once a slew limit has been set 33 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 5 2 Virtual Wall Limit Setting using Virtual Wall Press this button to start the setup procedure Step by step instructional banner Move the dipper to one end of the virtual wall press any button to set the limit A marker will be placed here step One Virtual wall marker Move the dipper to the other end of the virtual wall press any button to set the limit Step two Continued on next page 34 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 Step three Move the equipment away from the limit and press ii any button to complete The hatched hazard zone will be shown on the main screen Check the limit is working as required Safe Directional indicators The triangles safe Directional indicators The left and indicate if it is safe GREEN or unsafe RED right arrows indicate if it is safe GREEN or to movement a particular articulation unsafe RED to slew in that direction w mii Once slew limits are set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will
19. ghter to right a reap iiaeo inkeld Moves highlighter to left lka Pe eil ad right ara blis bo sai ari Hold to delete digit EN rem avi tok te left arrow button to delate the P Hold to delete digit dumani arec digit Pesi fe tick blion fo proceed or th rs Accept displayed value _ W d m Decreases highlighted digit Use the UP and DOWN arrows to increase and decrease the highlighted number Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to move the highlighter to the left and to the right ni Once a low limit set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the limit Always check that the low limit activates at the set point The restriction cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limitations given in section 4 28 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 4 3 Low Limit Setting using Current Low Move equipment to required low limit and press this button To set the low limit using the machine move the equipment to the desired low height and press the current lowest point button A confirmation box will appear reporting the height set Press the TICK button to continue w ni Once a low limit set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the limit Always check that the low limit activates at the set point The restriction cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limitations
20. given in section 4 29 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 4 4 Machine Envelope Controller MEC Low If any of the equipment enters the approach limit an Approaching min height message will appear the internal alarm will beep and the amber LED will be lit If any of the equipment reaches the low limit the appropriate motions will be con trolled MEI systems will cut mo tion to any section of equipment that has reached a limit but allow other sections to operate unhindered unless they too reach the set limit The approach limit is configurable at point of calibration check system operation before commencing work see sections 4 1 and 7 6 for hydraulic override details w ni Once a low limit set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the limit Always check that the low limit activates at the set point The restriction cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limitations given in section 4 30 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 5 Limits Menus Switches slew monitoring rm iN on and orr Select Slew is restriction type Current hazard zone shown if a slew limit is ON Press this button to start the setup procedure Using the Slew Limits Menu the Slew limit can be switched ON and OFF a Confirm Operation screen will be displayed The type of slew restriction can be se le
21. hat has reached a limit but allow other sections to operate unhindered unless they too reach the set limit e The safe directional indicators will be red Unsafe motion is indicated by RED arrows triangles safe motion is indicated by GREEN arrows triangles e The red LED will flash e The internal alarm will sound e A warning message will be displayed The approach limit is configurable at point of calibration check system operation before commencing work 2 See sections 7 6 for hydraulic override details IN nii Once slew limits are set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the either limit Always check that the slew limits activates at the set points The limits cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limitations given in section 4 Do not travel once a slew limit has been set 41 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 6 Limit Control Override 7 6 1 Soft Override After three seconds a soft override button will appear in the right hand middle icon If soft override is utilised the machine hydraulics will be re enabled However the internal alarm will stay active the red LED will flash the beacon if fitted will switch off and an In Override message will appear on the display Once the alarm condition has been corrected the MEC will automatically clear the override request and revert to normal operation Do not travel
22. ine at the desired limit make sure any implement attached is in its least favourable position as the system is unaware of any implement fitted PME400 can monitor the highest furthest nearest lowest part of the machine and slew angle taking into consideration the counterweight when used with a virtual wall type re striction but may not be unaware of any implement fitted therefore make sure any imple ment attached is in its least favourable position Height Limiting Fa T ee ja Slew Limiting Max Radius Limiting m Min Radius Limiting Low Limiting Higes OFF when operating with an inactive limit the indicator will have a cross painted on it lt m O ON when operating with an active limit the indicator will not have a painted on cross on it Care should be taken to test that the limit or limits are set correctly Observe the operational limitations given in section 4 15 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 1 Height Limit 7 1 2 Height Limit Setting Known Height Slew limits can be set by manually moving the machine to the de sired limit Current highest point Only displayed if a height limit is set Switches height monitoring Fam Famn on and orr Set height limit using current highest part of equipment Using the height Limits Menu the height limit can be switched ON and OFF a Confirm Operation screen will be displayed see sections 7 1 2 to enter a k
23. move the equipment to the desired minimum radius and press the current nearest point button A confirmation box will appear reporting the radius set Press the TICK button to continue Confirm Operation Minimum Radius set to ni Once a min radius limit set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the current limit Al ways check that the current limit activates at the set point The restriction cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limita tions given in section 4 25 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 3 4 Machine Envelope Controller MEC Min Radius If any of the equipment enters the approach limit an Approaching min radius message will appear the internal alarm will beep and the amber LED will be lit If any of the equipment reaches the min radius limit the appropriate motions will be controlled MEI systems will cut mo tion to any section of equipment that has reached a limit but allow other sections to operate unhindered unless they too reach the set limit The approach limit is configurable at point of calibration check system operation before commencing work see sections 4 1 and 7 6 for hydraulic override details v ni Once a min radius limit set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the current limit Al ways check that the current limit ac
24. ne in a reckless manor Do not travel with a restriction set Do not travel Reset the slew restriction if the machine is relocated Hazard Situation Recommendations In a limit hazard state Return the control levers to neutral once a limit has been reached if appropriate Operate the machine at a slow speed 4 1 MEC Override 6 The system can optionally be fitted with a key operated master override switch Turning the switch to the override position will allow normal operation of any of the hydraulic services regardless of safety status When the unit is in override the external alarms will stay active and the beacon if fitted will indicate that the machine is overridden the red LED will flash and an In Override message will appear on the display o The override key switch should only be used if the safety system is not opera tional due to a fault and the machine needs to be moved due to its location presenting a hazard The override status shall be recorded in the system data log To access the override key switch the seal must be broken 9 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 5 Operating Instructions 5 1 Power Up The PME system automatically powers up when the machines ignition is switched on The in cab unit incorporates a 4 3 high resolution LCD display and is controlled with three buttons at each side Three status LEDs and an internal alarm provide further infor mation The ss ert ros a
25. ngle function The button icon will turn black purple when the button has been activated Note that the image of the machine is fixed and does not follow the movement of the machine Multifunction buttons The action of the button is indicated by the adjacent A secondary symbol can appear in the top left corner of an icon these mean The plus symbol indicates a sub menu will be opened if selected The cycle symbol indicates that multiple features are available Help is available for each button To access the help push and hold the button for three seconds sai porns n The help screen can be cleared by pressing any of edit various limits the six buttons PME is still active when displaying help messages if the Lifting Mode is active and ora height limit is set any alarm or warning condition will be indicated 11 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 9 3 User Login lf PME has been configured to work with the built in user list the system will prompt for a user login pass code Select the user name required and the login code screen will ap pear Moves highlighter UP Select highlighted name to open Enter Login Code screen below Moves highlighter DOWN Fred Smith OPERATOR Steve Higgins OPERATOR Artie Tate OPERATOR About Login Using the arrow buttons to enter a valid pass code The previous pass code digits will be replaced with a star as the code is entered Press the TICK
26. nown height and section 7 1 3 for setting the limit by moving the ma chine 7 1 2 Height Limit Setting Known Height A known limit can be entered into the display Exit to previous menu Press the Enter a value button 16 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 Cancel without change i A i Increases highlighted digit m i Lie the up ad doen arroe buttons 0 raresa or Moves highlighter to right 4 gla serene the vate of me arront sanen dgs Moves highlighter to left Hold to delete digit MEN ers he keti arrow butin gars Hold to delete digit currently arici dig 7 Press the tick button amp proceed or amp me hi Accept displayed value l d iS E Decreases highlighted digit w ni Once a height limit set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the current limit Always check that the current limit activates at the set point The restriction cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limitations given in section 4 7 1 3 Height Limit Setting Using Current Highest Point Move equipment to required height limit and press this button Confirm Operat SEPONO Height Limit set To set the height limit using the 4 42m machine move the equipment to Ee the desired maximum height and press the current highest point button A confirmation box will appear reporting the height set Press the TICK button
27. o hide the icons when at the Top Menu press the EXIT button once more 13 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 6 1 Tool Selection Menu The system can monitor the position of a tool and so be calibrated with one or multiple tools If more than one tool has been calibrated it will be manually selected via the Select tool selection screen shown below Use the arrow but tons to select the required tool and confirm using the TICK button Example tools are shown in the listing Moves highlighter UP Accept highlighted Tool Moves highlighter DOWN Exit without change Different tools allow for monitoring of the tool point and the tool width only other extremi ties are not taken into account When setting any limit the tool fitted should be set to its least favourable position If no tool or tools have been calibrated this screen will not be accessible and any imple ment attached will not be monitored 14 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 Envelope Monitoring J PME400 is configured for Machine Envelope Control MEC only MEC will lt 3 warn and prevent equipment motion MEC is achieved by interacting with the machines hydraulics this allows motion to be cut to any section of equipment i that has reached a restriction but allow other sections to operate unhindered unless they too reach the set restriction When setting a limit either by entering a known value or by positioning the mach
28. retai ari peels rae lmi With gl Paripe riat thr shine tar tise Lary E prvih bnt ai mul han it ee ie eee ep eee bo a i i l eee I arm ag ar as EJ ATE Lars F mre ME F A im w Fae to miraa Hra sori uiy w death dy irar ite pan il il 1 hiy ari wilh ih perio 2B Press any button bo corvtiree The system will perform a self check at start up 1 All LEDs will flash the internal display alarm and the external alarm will Sound 2 The RED LED will light indicating the system is starting and performing a self test 3 Once the self test is complete the GREEN LED will light and the system will be come active A safety warming message Is displayed pressing any button activates Lifting Mode Any previous limits set will be enabled The system is now ready for use 4 The system can be configured to require a user login if this is enabled see section 5 3 If the RED LED remains lit a fault has been detected halt any operation seek authorised service immediately and do not continue operation until the fault has been remedied The display is secured to the machine using a flexible ball mounting allow ing easy adjustment for personal viewing preference 10 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 5 2 Using the Display The display is operated by using the buttons adjacent to a function icon The buttons can open a sub menu turn a function ON or OFF set a value toggle through multiple screens no one button has a si
29. riction Situation Recommendations Operating Instructions 5 1 Power Up 5 2 Using the Display 5 3 User Login 5 4 User Logout Top Menu Envelope Monitoring 7 1 Height Limit 7 1 1 7 1 2 7 1 3 7 1 4 Height Limits Menu Height Limit Setting Known Height Height Limit Setting Using Current Highest Point Machine Envelope Controller MEC Height 7 2 Max Radius Limit 7 2 1 7 2 2 Max Radius Limits Menu Max Radius Limit Setting Known Radius Continued 10 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 Table of contents continued 7 2 3 7 2 4 Max Radius Limit Setting Using Current Furthest Point Machine Envelope Controller MEC Max Radius 7 3 Min Radius Limit 7 3 1 7 3 2 7 3 3 7 3 4 7 4 Low Limit 7 4 1 7 4 2 7 4 3 7 4 4 Min Radius Limits Menu Min Radius Limit Setting Known Min Radius Min Radius Limit Setting Using Current Nearest Point Machine Envelope Controller MEC Min Radius Low Limits Menu Low Limit Setting Known Radius Low Limit Setting Using Current Lowest Point Machine Envelope Controller MEC Low 7 5 Limits Menu 7 9 1 LIL 7 9 3 7 9 4 LOD Angular Slew Restriction Using current Slew Angle Virtual Wall Restriction using virtual wall Twin Virtual Wall Restriction using twin virtual wall Multipoint Wall Restriction using Multipoint Wall Machine Envelope Controller MEC Slew Wall System Messages 8 1 On
30. s limit the appropriate motions will be controlled MEI systems will cut mo tion to any section of equipment that has reached a limit but allow other sections to operate unhindered unless they too reach the set limit The approach limit is configurable at point of calibration check system operation before commencing work see sections 4 1 and 7 6 for hydraulic override details mi Once a max radius limit set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the current limit Al ways check that the current limit activates at the set point The restriction cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limita tions given in section 4 22 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 3 Min Radius 7 3 1 Min Radius Limit Menu Switches Min monitoring rm rm on and orr Set limit using current nearest part of equipment Exit to previous menu Current nearest point Only displayed if a limit is set Using the Min Radius Limits Menu the min radius limit can be switched ON and OFF see sections 7 3 2 to enter a known min radius and section 7 3 3 for setting the min radius by moving the machine v ni Once a min radius limit set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the current limit Al ways check that the current limit activates at the set point The restriction cannot be deacti
31. section which the tracks wheels attach too continuous band of treads metal or rubber covered An excavator fitted with wheels An excavator fitted with tracks also known as Digging attachment Tool fixed to the dipper other than a bucket Safety Controller Man Machine Interface i e Display Cable connecting system components Sensor detecting current equipment angle Longitudinal base machine angle fore aft Lateral base machine angle side to side Direct control of component hydraulic service DC supply voltage Hydraulic Cylinder heavy metal plate on the front of the machine used for stability and moving material Hydraulically powered arms that can be lowered and raised to increase the Stability of the machine Weight attached to the rear of an excavator to increase digging force and lifting capacity Point at which the articulations rotate about Electronic device to operate motion cut valve 54 of 56 062400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 Prolec Ltd 25 Benson Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole England BH17 0GB Tel 44 0 1202 681190 E mail service prolec co uk Prolec Ltd is a James Fisher Company
32. ticulation Safe Directional indicators The left and right arrows indicate if it is safe GREEN or unsafe RED to slew in that direction v ni Once slew limits are set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the either limit Always check that the slew limits activates at the set points The limits cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limitations given in section 4 Do not travel once a slew limit has been set 37 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 0 4 Multipoint Envelope Restriction using Multipoint Wall screen instructions Do not travel once a slew limit has been set Any number of points can be used four are shown in the example below Press this button to start the setup procedure Step by step instructional banner Move the end of the dipper to the FIRST point of the box press any button A marker will be placed here step One step two Move the end of the dipper to the SECOND point of the box press any button A marker will be placed here Virtual wall marker step three Move the end of the dipper to the THIRD point of the box press any button A marker will be placed here 38 of 56 Continued on next page 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 Step four Confirm if another position is needed the tick is selected in this example step five Move the end of the dipper to the FORTH point of the
33. tivates at the set point The restriction cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limita tions given in section 4 26 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 4 Low Limits 7 4 1 Low Limit Menu A low limit can be set by entering a known height on the keypad or by manually moving the machine to the desired limit Switches low monitoring Fm1 ra on and orr lef Set low limit using current lowest part of equipment Exit to previous menu Current lowest point Only displayed if a low limit is set Using the Low Limits Menu the low limit can be switched ON and OFF a low limit can be set to a known value or the low limit can be set to the current low est point See sections 7 4 2 to enter a known low and section 7 4 3 for setting the limit by moving the machine w ni Once a low limit set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the limit Always check that the low limit activates at the set point The restriction cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limitations given in section 4 27 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 4 2 Low Limit Setting Known Low Menu A known low limit can be entered into the display Enter a value Exit to previous menu Cancel without change y Increases highlighted digit 12 518 m Jee ha up and doan aoe buttons io mreresce or Moves highli
34. to 17 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 1 4 Machine Envelope Controller MEC Height If any of the equipment enters the approach limit an Approaching max height message will appear the internal alarm will beep and the amber LED will be lit If any of the equipment reaches the height limit the appropriate motions will be controlled MEI systems will cut mo tion to any section of equipment that has reached a limit but allow other sections to operate unhindered unless they too reach the set limit The approach limit is configurable at point of calibration check system operation before commencing work see sections 4 1 and 7 6 for hydraulic override details w ni Once a height limit set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the current limit Always check that the current limit activates at the set point The restriction cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limitations given in section 4 18 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 2 1 Max Radius Limit 7 2 1 Max Radius Limit Menu A max radius limit can be set by entering a Known radius on the keypad or by manually moving the machine to the desired limit switches Max monitoring Fm Fm1 ON and orr Set limit using current far thest part of equipment Current max radius limit Only displayed if a max radius limit is set Exit to previous menu
35. vated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limita tions given in section 4 23 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 3 2 Min Radius Limit Setting Known Min Radius A known min radius can be entered into the display m Exit to previous menu Press the Enter a value button Cancel without change 4 Increases highlighted digit f a ha Up and doan STOS Buttons to increase or r l Moves highlighter to right gy SO a e curant Baana agn Moves highlighter to left Hold to delete digit A iFa bafl arrow bariin io dakie ihe 3 Hold to delete digit ameri amincied digi i mMer Pe Ek bittan be pie r tl ui Accept displayed value i a es rt Decreases highlighted digit Use the UP and DOWN arrows to increase and decrease the highlighted number Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to move the highlighter to the left and to the right w mi Once a min radius limit set the internal alarm will sound and the RED LED will light if the equipment exceeds the current limit Al ways check that the current limit activates at the set point The restriction cannot be deactivated if in the alarm state Observe the operational limita tions given in section 4 24 of 56 56400 000 Issue1 0 May 2013 7 3 3 Min Radius Limit Setting Using Current nearest Point Move equipment to required min radius limit and press this button To set the min radius limit using the machine
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