System Description Basic Operation

Americas Training
EKS
(Electronic Krane System)
System Description
Basic Operation
MAIN
MENU
EKS History
EKS 3 EKS 4
EKS 83
o
o
n n
o
A 60t 360
o
ft n n
o
ft n
o
load load c ut-off

x 1000 lbs x 1000 lbs
ft ft
ready n
o
n
o
ft ft % ft ft %
on k lbs
k lbs max
max
a b
radius ft inform ation k
c
i
h d
g e
f II I
release cut-off II I
n
o
t
n
o
reeving mode operational mode n=

n=
0 4 4 1 0 ft
ft
till 1991
1990 - 2002 2000 - today
System capacity exceeds 10 times of EKS 3
! Interaction with ECOS
F1 F5 Dual sensor monitoring
Data logging (option)
F2 F6
F3 EKS 5 F7 2002 - future

F4 F8
*
A ?
F9 F10 F11 F12 F13 F14
B P1 ESC
C Enter
EKS4 Component Map
Transmitter
Transducer Box Transmitter Boards Boom Angle Box Boards
CAN-BUS 1
CAN-BUS 2
-A105 -A111 -A110 -A114
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
EKS 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
n
o
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
n
o
ft n
o
3 2 1 3 2 1
3 2 1
3 2 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
9 8 7 9 8 7
A 6 A 6
n
o
ft B 5 B 5
ft ft % C
D
4
3
C
D 3
4
E 2 E 2
F 0 1 F 0 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
F 0 1 F0 1
E 23 E 2
D D 3
C 4 C 4
BA 5 B 5
k lbs 9 8 7
6 A
98 7
6
ma x
II I
n
o
Cylinder Reel
n=
ft
-A114
TP TP TR
1 2 1
-A111 Boom Reel
Transducers
with built-in Transmitters
Anti-Two
Block
-X110
Where are the Components?
Transmitter
CAN-BUS 1
CAN-BUS 2
-A105 -A111 -A110 -A114
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
EKS 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
n
o
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
n
o
ft n
o
3 2 1 3 2 1
3 2 1
3 2 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
9 8 7 9 8 7
A 6 A 6
n
o
ft B 5 B 5
ft ft % C
D
4
3
C
D 3
4
E 2 E 2
F 0 1 F 0 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
F 0 1 F0 1
E 23 E 2
D D 3
C 4 C 4
BA 5 B 5
k lbs 9 8 7
6 A
98 7
6
ma x
II I
n
o
Cylinder Reel
n=
ft
-A114
TP TP TR
1 2 1
-A111 Boom Reel
Transducers
Anti-Two
Block
-X110
EKS 4 CAN BUS … Block Diagram of AD Transmitter Boards
CAN BUS 2 …MAIN BOOM Circuit

(+)
CAN HIGH Signal
X6 / 6
3 3 3 3
Main Boom Main Boom
Piston Piston Angle Angle
Internal Ch A Ch B Ch A Ch B External 120 ohm
120 ohm 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 3 3 Termination
resistor Inside Reel Inside Reel Outside Reel Outside Reel resistor
Rod Side
Ch A Ch A Ch B Ch A Ch B
BUS 2 4 4 4 4 4
X6 / 1
CAN LOW Signal

(-)
EKS Computer
CAN BUS 1 …JIB Circuit

(+)
CAN HIGH Signal
X5 / 6
3 3
Jib Angle
Piston
3 Horizontal
Internal Ch A
Rod Side Ch A External 120 ohm
120 ohm Ch A 4 4 3 Termination
resistor Jib Angle resistor
4 Difference
Ch B
BUS 1 4
X5 / 1
CAN LOW Signal

(-)
GMK 5100 jw_82601

Transmitter
EKS4 Panel
CAN-BUS 1
CAN-BUS 2
-A105 -A111 -A110 -A114
The EKS4 Panel is found naturally in

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
EKS 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
the Crane Operators Cab. However the

n
o
n
o
ft n
o
3 2 1 3 2 1
3 2 1
3 2 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
9 8 7 9 8 7
A 6 A 6
n
o
ft B 5 B 5
ft ft % C
D
4
3
C
D 3
4
E 2 E 2
F 0 1 F 0 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
F 0 1 F0 1
E 23 E 2
D D 3
C 4 C 4
BA 5 B 5
k lbs 9 8 7
6 A
98 7
6
ma x
t
II I
n
o
“E”lan identification for this location is:

Cylinder Reel
n=
ft
-A114
TP TP TR
1 2 1 +BE630.A4
-A111 Boom Reel
Transducers
with built-in Transmitters The “E”lan print location is:
=037/3.1 -A100 Anti-Two

Block
-X110
Transmitter
CAN-BUS 1
CAN-BUS 2
-A105 -A111 -A110 -A114
ft n
o
n
o
n
o
EKS 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
3 2 1
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
3 2 1
Transducer box
The “E”lan
3 2 1
3 2 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
9 8 7 9 8 7
A 6 A 6
n
o
ft B 5 B 5
ft ft % C
D
4
3
C
D 3
4
E 2 E 2
F 0 1 F 0 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
F 0 1 F0 1
E 23 E 2
D D 3
C 4 C 4
BA 5 B 5
k lbs 9 8 7
6 A
98 7
6
ma x
identification
II I
n
o
Cylinder Reel
n=
ft
-A114
TP TP TR for this location is:

1 2 1
Transducers
-A111
+BE600.R Boom Reel
The “E”lan print location is:
Anti-Two
=037/4.1 -A105
Block
-X110
Transducers 1-3
Transmitter
Transducer Box Transmitter Boards The “E”lan
Boom Angle Box Boards
CAN-BUS 1
CAN-BUS 2
-A105 -A111 -A110 -A114

identification
EKS 4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
for this location is:

1 2 3 4
+BE600.M
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
n
o
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
n
o
ft n
o
3 2 1 3 2 1
3 2 1
3 2 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
9 8 7 9 8 7
A 6 A 6
n
o
ft B 5 B 5
ft ft % C
D
4
3
C
D 3
4
E 2 E 2
F 0 1 F 0 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
F 0 1 F0 1
E 23 E 2
D D 3
C 4 C 4
BA 5 B 5
k lbs 9 8 7
6 A
98 7
6
ma x
n=
II I
n
o
Cylinder Reel
ft
-A114
TP TP TR
1 2 1
Transducers
-A111
=037/4.1 -A101
Boom Reel
-A102
-A103
Anti-Two
Block
-X110
Transmitter
CAN-BUS 1
CAN-BUS 2
-A105 -A111 -A110 -A114
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
EKS 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
n
o
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
n
o
ft n
o
3 2 1 3 2 1
Transmitter Boards
3 2 1
3 2 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
9 8 7 9 8 7
A 6 A 6
n
o
ft B 5 B 5
ft ft % C
D
4
3
C
D 3
4
E 2 E 2
F 0 1 F 0 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
F 0 1 F0 1
E 23 E 2
D D 3
C 4 C 4
BA 5 B 5
k lbs 9 8 7
6 A
98 7
6
ma x
-A111
II I
n
o
Cylinder Reel
n=
ft
-A114
The “E”lan TP TP TR
identification 1 2 1 -A111 Boom Reel
for this location Transducers
is:
+BE700.A111
The “E”lan print location is: Anti-Two

Block
-X110
=037/5.1 -A111
Transmitter
Boom Angle -A105 Unit

CAN-BUS 1
CAN-BUS 2
-A111 -A110 -A114
-A110 EKS 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
ft n
o
n
o
n
o
The “E”lan 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
3 2 1 3 2 1
identification
3 2 1
3 2 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
9 8 7 9 8 7
A 6 A 6
n
o
ft B 5 B 5
ft ft % C
D
4
3
C
D 3
4
E 2 E 2
F 0 1 F 0 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
F 0 1 F0 1
E 23 E 2
D D 3
C 4 C 4
BA 5 B 5
k lbs 9 8 7
6 A
98 7
6
ma x
II I
+BE700.A110
n
o
Cylinder Reel
n=
ft
-A114
TP TP TR
1 2 1
-A111 Boom Reel
=037/5.3 -A110
Transducers
Anti-Two
Block
-X110
Transmitter
CAN-BUS 1
CAN-BUS 2
-A105 -A111 -A110 -A114

Boom Length
Transmitter Boards
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
EKS 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
n
o
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
n
o
-A114
ft n
o
3 2 1 3 2 1
3 2 1
3 2 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
9 8 7 9 8 7
A 6 A 6
n
o
ft B 5 B 5
ft ft % C
D
4
3
C
D 3
4
E 2 E 2
F 0 1 F 0 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
F 0 1 F0 1
E 23 E 2
D D 3
C 4 C 4
BA 5 B 5
k lbs 9 8 7
6 A
98 7
6
ma x
II I
The “E”lan
n
o
Cylinder Reel
n=
ft
-A114
identification
TP TP TR
1 +BE700.A114
2 1
-A111 Boom Reel
Transducers
=037/5.5 -A114 Anti-Two

Block
-X110
Anti-Two Block
Switch(s) Transmitter
--S3703 -A111
CAN-BUS 1
CAN-BUS 2
-A105 -A110 -A114
The “E”lan 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
EKS 4
identification
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

n
o
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
n
o
ft n
o
3 2 1 3 2 1
+BE700.A5
3 2 1
3 2 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
9 8 7 9 8 7
A 6 A 6
n
o
ft B 5 B 5
ft ft % C
D
4
3
C
D 3
4
E 2 E 2
F 0 1 F 0 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
F 0 1 F0 1
E 23 E 2
D D 3
C 4 C 4
BA 5 B 5
k lbs 9 8 7
6 A
98 7
6
ma x
II I
n
o
Cylinder Reel
n=
ft
The “E”lan print location is: -A114
TP TP TR
=037/7.5
1 2 1 -A5 -A111 Boom Reel
-X100
Transducers
Anti-Two
Block
-X110
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A A
-A210
Gr Ws Ge
13 12 11
B -R1 PW70 B
180o
6. 02KΩ
C C
Rt
Bl Bridge open
1: 3.5V Gr
2: 1.5…3.5V Ge
Ge
Ge
Gr
Gr
Bl
Rt
Rt
Bl
Bl
Bl
Bl
Bl
Bl
Bl
D 3: 1.5V GeX1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
D
Ge
gegen CAN Masse X3
1 2 3 4
Ws
4 3 2 1
Gr Gr
Bl
4 3 2 1
Rt 120 Ohm
Ge
Gr
4 3 2 1
Bl Rt
EF 0 1 2 EF 0 1 2
4 3 2 1
Rt Bl 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Gr Gn/Ge D 3
D 3 Ge 2
C
C 4 4
X2 X1 B 5
CAN - 2
CAN H 3
FRE1 8
P00 5
P01 6
P02 7
CAN + 1
CAN L 4
CAN - 2
CAN H 3
P00 5
P01 6
P02 7
FRE1 8
CAN + 1
CAN L 4
B 5 A9 7 6
A9 7 6 8
8
E E
Bridge open
Pin A CAN +24V Rt Offset

Piston Side Rod side
Pin B CAN Ground Bl Angle sensor
Pin C CAN High Gr
F Pin D CAN Low Ge F
Lattice Jib angle unit

03011094 Blatt 1 OF 1
Zeichnungs-Nr.
REV.B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
EKS4 Control Panel
EKS 4
n
o
n
o
ft n
o
n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS4 Control Panel
EKS 4
Status of Telescope Section T1
n
o
n
o
ft n
o
n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS4 Control Panel
EKS 4
Status of Telescope Section T2 ft n
o
n
o
n
o
n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS4 Control Panel
EKS 4
o
n
o
n
o
Status of Telescope Section T3 ft

n
o
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS4 Control Panel
EKS 4
o
n
o
n
o

n
o
ft ft %
Status of Telescope Section T4 k lbs

max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS4 Control Panel
EKS 4
o
n
o
n
o

n
o
ft ft %

max
Angle for Lattice Extension

II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS4 Control Panel
EKS 4
o
n
o
n
o

n
o
ft ft %

max

Length for Lattice Extension II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS4 Control Panel
EKS 4
o
n
o
n
o

n
o
ft ft %

max

n
o
SLI 104 % Shut-Down Indicator n=
ft
EKS4 Control Panel
EKS 4
o
n
o
n
o

n
o
ft ft %

max

n
o
SLI 104 % Shut-Down Indicator n=
SLI 100% Warning Indicator

ft
EKS4 Control Panel (cont.)
EKS 4
Error Warning Indicator
n
o
n
o
ft n
o
n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4
Boom Top Limit ft n
o
n
o
n
o
(not in current use) ft

n
o
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4
Boom Top Limit ft n
o
n
o
n
o

n
o
ft ft %
Permissible Slewing Range k lbs

max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4
Boom Top Limit ft n
o
n
o
n
o

n
o
ft ft %

max
Main Boom Angle Display

II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4
Boom Top Limit ft n
o
n
o
n
o

n
o
ft ft %

max

II I
Information Display (Selected Item) t n

o
n=
ft
EKS 4
Boom Top Limit ft n
o
n
o
n
o

n
o
ft ft %

max

II I

o
n=
Main Boom Length ft

EKS 4
Boom Top Limit ft n
o
n
o
n
o

n
o
ft ft %

max

II I

o
n=
Main Boom Length ft
Main Boom Height

EKS 4
n
o
n
o
ft n
o
n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4
Percentage (%) of Utilization n
o
n
o
ft n
o
n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4
o
n
o
ft n
o
Information Center
(not in use) ft ft n
o
%
ft
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4
o
n
o
ft n
o
Information Center
o
%
ft
k lbs
Oil Pressure Lift Cylinder

max
Piston Side #1 Sensor

II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4
o
n
o
ft n
o
Information Center
o
%
ft
k lbs

max

II I

n
o

n=
ft
EKS 4
o
n
o
ft n
o
Information Center
o
%
ft
k lbs

max

II I

n
o

n=
ft

Rod Side
EKS 4
Maximum Load Display
n
o
n
o
ft n
o
n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4
LED Scale % of Utilization n

o
n
o
ft n
o
n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4

o
n
o
ft n
o
Actual Load Display

n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4

o
n
o
ft n
o
Actual Load Display

n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
Outrigger Position Display

II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4

o
n
o
ft n
o
Actual Load Display

n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max

II I
Main Boom Angle (current) n

o
n=
ft
EKS 4

o
n
o
ft n
o
Actual Load Display

n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max

II I
Main Boom Angle (current) n

o
n=
Hoist(s) in Use Indicators

ft
EKS 4
Counterweight Display
n
o
n
o
ft n
o
n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4
Part(s) of Line Display ft n

o
n
o
n
o
n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4

o
n
o
n
o
SLI/EKS Code Display n

o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4

o
n
o
n
o

o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
Panel Brightness Sensor

II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4

o
n
o
n
o

o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max

II I
Current Radius Display t n

o
n=
ft
EKS 4

o
n
o
n
o

o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max

II I
Current Radius Display t n

o
n=
Calibration Service Key ft
(Grove Personnel Only)

EKS 4
Entry Mode Switch
n
o
n
o
ft n
o
n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4
Entry Mode Switch
2nd Level Mode Switch

n
o
n
o
ft n
o
n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4
Entry Mode Switch

n
o
n
o
ft n
o
Numeric Entry Switches

n
o
ft
ft ft %
(0-9)
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4
Entry Mode Switch

n
o
n
o
ft n
o

n
o
ft
ft ft %
(0-9)
k lbs
max
II I
2nd Level Lamp Test Switch t n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4
Entry Mode Switch

n
o
n
o
ft n
o

n
o
ft
ft ft %
(0-9)
k lbs
max
II I
o
n=
2nd Level Dimmer ft
Brighter Switch
EKS 4
Entry Mode Switch

n
o
n
o
ft n
o

n
o
ft
ft ft %
(0-9)
k lbs
max
II I
o
n=
2nd Level Dimmer ft
Brighter Switch
2nd Level Dimmer
Darker Switch
EKS 4
Acknowledge Switch
• Confirm after changing a setting

n
o
n
o
ft n
o
• Switch Off Acoustic Warning Signal

(Horn)
n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
n
o
n=
ft
EKS 4
Acknowledge Switch
• Confirm after changing a setting

n
o
n
o
ft n
o
• Switch Off Acoustic Warning Signal

(Horn)
n
o
ft
ft ft %
k lbs
max
II I
Confirm Entry Switch t n
o
n=
• Confirm entered value ft

EKS4 New Functions
EKS 4
Rigging Mode Switch
• Used to Enter Appropriate

n
o
n
o
ft n
o
Operating Code
n
o
ft
ft ft %
• After entering the code, k lbs

max
Confirm Entry (Enter)
II I
n
o
n=
ft
Press F1 First
EKS4 New Functions
EKS 4
Reeving Mode Switch
• Used to Enter Appropriate

n
o
n
o
ft n
o
Parts of Line
n
o
ft
ft ft %
• After entering the Parts of Line, k lbs

max
Confirm Entry (Enter)
II I
n
o
n=
ft
Press F1 First
EKS4 Panel Front/Rear
Front Panel Rear Panel
EKS 4
n
o
n
o
ft n
o
n
o
ft
ft ft %
SI 11 5A SI 12 5A SI 13 5A
k lbs 13 14 15 13 14 15
max SI 5 5A SI 10 5A
10 11 12 10 11 12 1 2 3
7 8 9 SI 4 5A SI 9 5A 7 8 9
4 6 SI 3 5A SI 8 5A 4 6
2 3 SI 2 5A SI 7 5A 1 3
SI 1 5A SI 6 5A
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
II I VG 64 + _
n
o
13 14 15 13 14 15
n= 10 11 12 10 12
7 8 9 7 8 9
4 6 4 6
ft
1 3 1 2 3
EKS 4
Front Panel Face

n
o
The front panel face of

n
o
ft n
o
ft ft n
o
%
ft
EKS4 is virtually identical
k lbs
to the EKS3.
13 14 15
SI 11 5A SI 12 5A
13 14 15
SI 13 5A
However there some

max SI 5 5A SI 10 5A
10 11 12 10 11 12 1 2 3
7 8 9 SI 4 5A SI 9 5A 7 8 9
4 6 SI 3 5A SI 8 5A 4 6
programing differences.
2 3 SI 2 5A
SI 1 5A
SI 7 5A
SI 6 5A
1 3
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
II I VG 64 + _
t n
o
The new 5180/5210 has a

6 section boom and required
13 14 15 13 14 15
n= 10 11 12 10 12
7 8 9 7 8 9
some minor changes

4 6 4 6
ft
1 3 1 2 3
EKS 4
The Rear Panel
n
The rear panel of the EKS4

o
n
o
ft n
o
is entirely different then the

ft
EKS3. The EKS4 uses CAN-BUS

n
o
ft ft %
SI 11 5A SI 12 5A SI 13 5A
communications network and k lbs

max
13 14 15
10 11 12
SI 5 5A
SI 4 5A
SI 10 5A
SI 9 5A
13 14 15
10 11 12 1 2 3
has virturally no similarity to

7 8 9 7 8 9
4 6 SI 3 5A SI 8 5A 4 6
2 3 SI 2 5A SI 7 5A 1 3
the EKS3. SI 1 5A SI 6 5A
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
II I VG 64 + _
Consequnetly these 2 units are n

o
13 14 15 13 14 15
in no way interchanagable.
n= 10 11 12
7 8 9
10
7 8
12
9
4 6 4 6
ft
1 3 1 2 3
EKS4 Panel Connections
Rear Panel
-X1 Output Connector
SI 11 5A SI 12 5A SI 13 5A
13 14 15 13 14 15
SI 5 5A SI 10 5A
10 11 12 10 11 12 1 2 3
7 8 9 SI 4 5A SI 9 5A 7 8 9
4 6 SI 3 5A SI 8 5A 4 6
2 3 SI 2 5A SI 7 5A 1 3
SI 1 5A SI 6 5A
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
_
VG 64 +
13 14 15 13 14 15
10 11 12 10 12
7 8 9 7 8 9
4 6 4 6
1 3 1 2 3
Rear Panel
Output Fuse Panel

(Fuses 1-12) 13 14 15
SI 11 5A SI 12 5A
13 14 15
SI 13 5A
SI 5 5A SI 10 5A
10 11 12 10 11 12 1 2 3
7 8 9 SI 4 5A SI 9 5A 7 8 9
4 6 SI 3 5A SI 8 5A 4 6
2 3 SI 2 5A SI 7 5A 1 3
SI 1 5A SI 6 5A
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
_
VG 64 +
13 14 15 13 14 15
10 11 12 10 12
7 8 9 7 8 9
4 6 4 6
1 3 1 2 3
Rear Panel
Output Fuse Panel

(Fuses 1-12) 13 14 15
SI 11 5A SI 12 5A
13 14 15
SI 13 5A
SI 5 5A SI 10 5A
10 11 12 10 11 12 1 2 3
7 8 9 SI 4 5A SI 9 5A 7 8 9

4 6 SI 3 5A SI 8 5A 4 6
2 3 SI 2 5A SI 7 5A 1 3
SI 1 5A SI 6 5A
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
_
VG 64 +
13 14 15 13 14 15
10 11 12 10 12
7 8 9 7 8 9
4 6 4 6
1 3 1 2 3
Rear Panel
Output Fuse Panel

(Fuses 1-12) 13 14 15
SI 11 5A SI 12 5A
13 14 15
SI 13 5A
SI 5 5A SI 10 5A
10 11 12 10 11 12 1 2 3
7 8 9 SI 4 5A SI 9 5A 7 8 9

4 6 SI 3 5A SI 8 5A 4 6
2 3 SI 2 5A SI 7 5A 1 3
SI 1 5A SI 6 5A
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
_
VG 64 +
Intput Fuse Panel 13 14 15

10 11 12
7 8 9
13 14 15
10
7 8
12
9
(Fuse 13) 4
1
6
3
4
1 2
6
3
Rear Panel
Output Fuse Panel

(Fuses 1-12) 13 14 15
SI 11 5A SI 12 5A
13 14 15
SI 13 5A
SI 5 5A SI 10 5A
10 11 12 10 11 12 1 2 3
7 8 9 SI 4 5A SI 9 5A 7 8 9

4 6 SI 3 5A SI 8 5A 4 6
2 3 SI 2 5A SI 7 5A 1 3
SI 1 5A SI 6 5A
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
_
VG 64 +
Intput Fuse Panel 13 14 15

10 11 12
7 8 9
13 14 15
10
7 8
12
9
(Fuse 13) 4
1
6
3
4
1 2
6
-X9 Power Input Connector

Rear Panel
-X11 Program Connector
SI 11 5A SI 12 5A SI 13 5A
13 14 15 13 14 15
SI 5 5A SI 10 5A
10 11 12 10 11 12 1 2 3
7 8 9 SI 4 5A SI 9 5A 7 8 9
4 6 SI 3 5A SI 8 5A 4 6
2 3 SI 2 5A SI 7 5A 1 3
SI 1 5A SI 6 5A
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
_
VG 64 +
13 14 15 13 14 15
10 11 12 10 12
7 8 9 7 8 9
4 6 4 6
1 3 1 2 3
Rear Panel
-X10 Ribbon Connector
SI 11 5A SI 12 5A SI 13 5A
13 14 15 13 14 15
SI 5 5A SI 10 5A
10 11 12 10 11 12 1 2 3
7 8 9 SI 4 5A SI 9 5A 7 8 9
4 6 SI 3 5A SI 8 5A 4 6
2 3 SI 2 5A SI 7 5A 1 3
SI 1 5A SI 6 5A
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
_
VG 64 +
13 14 15 13 14 15
10 11 12 10 12
7 8 9 7 8 9
4 6 4 6
1 3 1 2 3
Rear Panel
SI 11 5A SI 12 5A SI 13 5A
13 14 15 13 14 15
SI 5 5A SI 10 5A
10 11 12 10 11 12 1 2 3
Lock-out Warning Buzzer 7

4
8
2
9
6
SI 4 5A
SI 3 5A
SI 9 5A
SI 8 5A
7
4
8 9
6
3 SI 2 5A SI 7 5A 1 3
SI 1 5A SI 6 5A
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
_
VG 64 +
13 14 15 13 14 15
10 11 12 10 12
7 8 9 7 8 9
4 6 4 6
1 3 1 2 3
Rear Panel
SI 11 5A SI 12 5A SI 13 5A
13 14 15 13 14 15
SI 5 5A SI 10 5A
10 11 12 10 11 12 1 2 3

4
8
2
9
6
SI 4 5A
SI 3 5A
SI 9 5A
SI 8 5A
7
4
8 9
6
3 SI 2 5A SI 7 5A 1 3
SI 1 5A SI 6 5A
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
_
VG 64 +
-X3 Digital Input Connector

13 14 15 13 14 15
10 11 12 10 12
7 8 9 7 8 9
4 6 4 6
1 3 1 2 3
Rear Panel
SI 11 5A SI 12 5A SI 13 5A
13 14 15 13 14 15
SI 5 5A SI 10 5A
10 11 12 10 11 12 1 2 3

4
8
2
9
6
SI 4 5A
SI 3 5A
SI 9 5A
SI 8 5A
7
4
8 9
6
3 SI 2 5A SI 7 5A 1 3
SI 1 5A SI 6 5A
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
_
VG 64 +

13 14 15 13 14 15
10 11 12 10 12
7 8 9 7 8 9
4 6 4 6
1 3 1 2 3

Rear Panel
-X5 Jib/Extension Bus
Connector
SI 11 5A SI 12 5A SI 13 5A
13 14 15 13 14 15
SI 5 5A SI 10 5A
10 11 12 10 11 12 1 2 3
7 8 9 SI 4 5A SI 9 5A 7 8 9
4 6 SI 3 5A SI 8 5A 4 6
2 3 SI 2 5A SI 7 5A 1 3
SI 1 5A SI 6 5A
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
_
VG 64 +
13 14 15 13 14 15
10 11 12 10 12
7 8 9 7 8 9
4 6 4 6
1 3 1 2 3
Rear Panel
Connector
-X6 Main Boom Bus

Connector SI 11 5A SI 12 5A SI 13 5A
13 14 15 13 14 15
SI 5 5A SI 10 5A
10 11 12 10 11 12 1 2 3
7 8 9 SI 4 5A SI 9 5A 7 8 9
4 6 SI 3 5A SI 8 5A 4 6
2 3 SI 2 5A SI 7 5A 1 3
SI 1 5A SI 6 5A
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
_
VG 64 +
13 14 15 13 14 15
10 11 12 10 12
7 8 9 7 8 9
4 6 4 6
1 3 1 2 3
Rear Panel
Connector
-X6 Main Boom Bus

13 14 15 13 14 15
SI 5 5A SI 10 5A
10 11 12 10 11 12 1 2 3
7 8 9 SI 4 5A SI 9 5A 7 8 9
4 6 SI 3 5A SI 8 5A 4 6
2 3 SI 2 5A SI 7 5A 1 3
-X7 Not In Use

SI 1 5A SI 6 5A
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
_
VG 64 +
13 14 15 13 14 15
10 11 12 10 12
7 8 9 7 8 9
4 6 4 6
1 3 1 2 3
Rear Panel
Connector
-X6 Main Boom Bus

13 14 15 13 14 15
SI 5 5A SI 10 5A
10 11 12 10 11 12 1 2 3
7 8 9 SI 4 5A SI 9 5A 7 8 9
4 6 SI 3 5A SI 8 5A 4 6
2 3 SI 2 5A SI 7 5A 1 3
-X7 Not In Use

SI 1 5A SI 6 5A
BUZ 1
SMA-24L
_
VG 64 +
13 14 15 13 14 15
10 11 12 10 12
7 8 9 7 8 9
4 6 4 6
-X8 ECOS Bus Connector 1 3 1 2 3

EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X1 7
4
8 9
6
2 3
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X1 7
4
8 9
6
2 3
The Output Signal

Connector -X1
Locate this connector by using the
following
“E”lan print identification.
=37/3.1 +BE630.A5
Output Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X1 7
4
8 9
6
2
2 3
• Pin #2 SLI Error Lockout
Input Signal
Output Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X1 7
4
8 9
6
2 3
3
Input Signal
Output Signal
Output Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X1 7
7
4
8 9
6
2 3
Input Signal
Output Signal
• Pin #7 Main Hoist Up Lockout
Input Signal
Output Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X1 7
4
8 9
9
6
2 3
Input Signal
Output Signal
Input Signal
Output Signal
Output Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10
10 11 12
Connector -X1 7
4
8 9
6
2 3
• Pin #10 Boom Down Lockout Input Signal

Output Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
12
10 11 12
Connector -X1 7
4
8 9
6
2 3

• Pin #12 Boom Down Lockout Output Signal
Output Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13
13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X1 7
4
8 9
6
2 3

• Pin #13 Telescope Out Lockout

Input Signal
Output Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
15
10 11 12
Connector -X1 7
4
8 9
6
2 3


Input Signal
Output Signal
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X2 7
4
8 9
6
1 3
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X2 7
4
8 9
6
1 3
The Output Signal

Connector -X2
Locate this connector by using the following
=37/3.5 +BE630.A5
Output Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X2 7
4
8 9
6
11 3
• Pin #1 Aux Hoist Up Lockout

Input Signal
Output Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X2 7
4
8 9
6
1 33

Input Signal

Output Signal
Output Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X2 7 8 9
4
4 6
1 3

Input Signal

Output Signal
• Pin #4 Boom Up Lockout

Input Signal
Output Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X2 7 8 9
4 6
6
1 3
• Pin #6 Boom Up Lockout

Output Signal
Output Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X2 77
4
8 9
6
1 3
• Pin #6 Boom In Lockout

Output Signal
• Pin #7 Telescope In Lockout

Input Signal
Output Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X2 7
4
8 9
9
6
1 3
• Pin #6 Boom In Lockout

Output Signal

Input Signal

Output Signal
Output Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10
10 11 12
Connector -X2 7
4
8 9
6
1 3
• Pin #10 Aux Hoist Down Lockout

Input Signal
Output Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
12
Connector -X2 7
4
8 9
6
1 3

Input Signal

Output Signal
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X3 7
4
9
6
1 2 3
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X3 7
4
9
6
1 2 3
The Digital Input Signal

Connector -X3
Locate this connector by using the following
=37/6.5 +BE630.A5
&
=37/3.3 +BE630.A5
Digital Input Signal
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X3 7
4
9
6
11 2 3
• Pin #1 T1 Section Signal

Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X3 7 9
4
4 6
6
1 2 3
• Pin #4 T2 Section Signal 6250

Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 11 12
Connector -X3 7
7
4
9
6
1 2 3

6250
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10
10 11 12
12
Connector -X3 7
4
9
6
1 2 3

6250

Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
13
10 11 12
Connector -X3 7
4
9
6
1 2 3
• Pin #13 Main Hoist Release

Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
15
10 11 12
Connector -X3 7
4
9
6
1 2 3
• Pin #13 Main Hoist Release
• Pin #15 Aux Hoist Release

EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 12
Connector -X4 7
4
8 9
6
1 2 3
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 12
Connector -X4 7
4
8 9
6
1 2 3
The Digital Input Signal

Connector -X3
following
=37/6.5 +BE630.A5
Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 12
Connector -X4 7
4
8 9
6
11 2 3
3
• Pin # 1 Boom Pinning Signal
• Pin # 3 Boom Pinning Signal - 6250 both

Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 12
Connector -X4 7
4
4
8 9
6
6
1 2 3
Current
Pin #4 Telescope Cylinder Pin Locked Left
6250
• Pin #4 Telescope Cylinder Pin Locked Left
• Pin #6 Telescope Cylinder Pin Locked Left

Connector
EKS4 Panel 13 14 15
10 12
Connector -X4 7 8
7
4
9
9
6
1 3
2
Current
Pin #7 TTelescope Cylinder Pin Locked Right
6250
• Pin #7 Telescope Cylinder Pin Locked Right
• Pin #9 Telescope Cylinder Pin Locked Right
EKS4 Panel
Connector -X5
Jib/Extension BUS
Connector -X5
following
=37/3.4 +BE630.A5
Jib/Extension BUS
Connector
EKS4 Panel 1
Connector -X5
• Pin #1 CAN H Signal Line

Jib/Extension BUS
Connector
EKS4 Panel 5
Connector -X5

• Pin #5 System Ground Line
Jib/Extension BUS
Connector
EKS4 Panel 6
Connector -X5

• Pin #6 CAN L Signal Line

Jib/Extension BUS
Connector
EKS4 Panel
Connector -X5 8

• Pin #8 +24 VDC System Power

EKS4 Panel
Connector -X6
Main Boom BUS

Connector -X6
following
=37/3.6 +BE630.A5
Main Boom BUS
Connector
EKS4 Panel 1
Connector -X6

Main Boom BUS
Connector
EKS4 Panel 5
Connector -X6

Main Boom BUS
Connector
EKS4 Panel 6
Connector -X6


Main Boom BUS
Connector
EKS4 Panel
7
Connector -X6

• Pin #7 +24 VDC System Power

EKS4 Panel
Connector -X7
Not Currently in Use

EKS4 Panel
Connector -X8
ECOS BUS
Connector -X8
following
=35/6.4 +BE630.A5
ECOS BUS
Connector
EKS4 Panel 1
Connector -X8
• Pin #1 CAN High Signal Line

ECOS BUS
Connector
EKS4 Panel 6
Connector -X8
• Pin #1 CAN High Signal Line
• Pin #6 CAN Low Signal Line

EKS4 Panel 1 2 3
Connector -X9
Main Power
Connector -X9
following
=37/3.1 +BE630.A5
Main Power Connector
EKS4 Panel 11 2 3
Connector -X9
• Pin #1 EKS Power +24VDC

Main Power Connector
EKS4 Panel 1 2 3
3
Connector -X9
• Pin #1 EKS Power +24VDC

• Pin #3 Boom Pinning Signal
EKS4 Panel Factory Installation Port
VG 64
Connector -X10
Not Currently in Use

EKS4 Panel Programing Connector
Connector -X11
EKS4 Calibration
Authorized Grove Use Only!
Deutsche GROVE
GMK 5180
EKS 4
Rated Capacity
Indicator
Rated Capacity Indicator .................................................................................................................. 1
1. General description ......................................................................................................... 2/4
2. EKS 4 System Overview ......................................................................................................5
3. Component locations...........................................................................................................6
4. Central unit interface ..........................................................................................................7
4.1 Central unit inputs .................................................................................................................. 8
4.2 Central unit outputs................................................................................................................ 9
4.3 Central unit circuit boards................................................................................................... 10
4.4 Technical data ....................................................................................................................... 11
5. Main boom pressure sensors.............................................................................................12
6. Main boom angle sensors .................................................................................................13
7. Main boom external length sensors..................................................................................14
8. Telescope cylinder length sensors.....................................................................................15
9. Analogue / digital converter boards..................................................................................16
9.1 Analogue / Digital board address codes .............................................................................. 16
10. Resistor boards ...............................................................................................................18
11. Swingaway lattice (PTJ) ................................................................................................19
11.2 Pressure sensors .................................................................................................................... 19
11.3 Angle sensors ......................................................................................................................... 20
12. Translation tables...........................................................................................................21
RC. June 99
GMK 5180 Training Information. EKS 4. June 99

Deutsche GROVE
EKS 4
Rated Capacity Indicator
Figure 1: Central Unit
GMK 5180 Training Information. EKS 4. June 99.

Deutsche GROVE
1. General description
Central unit
The design and development of the EKS 4 Rated Capacity Indicator is carried out “in-house”
by the electronic engineering department TK4 at Deutsche GROVE.
The new EKS 4 is a stand-alone system installed to meet all operating requirements for
mobile cranes. Due to the unique design, a very high degree of system immunity exists from
external interference (radio transmission etc.). The system safety is further enhanced by a
CAN-Bus data exchange with the ECOS management system.
The system comprises a central unit, which is installed in the cab instrument panel and
connected to remote sensors via CAN-Bus. The central unit is a totally integrated unit,
containing all the system software with a semi-graphic display and digital information
presentation to the crane operator (fig.1).
The crane operator has all important operating status information continuously displayed with
further information levels available by membrane (touch-pad) switch selection.
All information displays are located on the central unit faceplate along with membrane
(touch-pad) switches to allow the operator to enter status acknowledgement or changes, and
access configuration or error code display information (fig.1).
The alphanumeric membrane switches for operating status acknowledgement or entering new
configuration/service requirements are located horizontally on the bottom of the central unit
faceplate. Additional membrane switches are located on the faceplate with a covering graphic
to indicate the switch function (fig.1).
Note: The key-switch mounted on the faceplate has no operator function and is provided for
service purposes.
Sensors:
The external sensor system is of redundant design for all primary functions. This provides
two sensors for each measured value. The sensors are placed as close as possible to the value
being measured. The measured values are then transmitted to the central unit by CAN-Bus
where the information is then processed.
The electro-hydraulic pressure sensors (transducers) are installed directly in the boom lift
cylinder: two sensors for the piston side and one for the rod side pressure. One sensor is
acceptable for the rod side pressure, as it does not carry the safety implications of the piston
side pressure measurement. The measured values are converted internally and transmitted via
CAN-Bus to the central unit for processing.
The main boom angle measurement is provided by two pendulum driven potentiometers,
which are fitted inside an aluminium housing box mounted on the left side of the boom base
section. Two analogue to digital converter boards are mounted within the housing box, one
below each potentiometer. This allows direct conversion of the measured analogue value to a
digital signal, which is then transmitted via CAN-Bus to the central unit for processing.
External boom length measurement is provided by two potentiometers, which are fitted inside
a recoil drum mounted on the left side of the boom base section. Two analogue to digital
converter boards are mounted within the drum adjacent to each potentiometer. This allows
direct conversion of the measured analogue value to a digital signal, which is then transmitted
via CAN-Bus to the central unit for processing.

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The external boom length recoil drum is driven by a multicore length measuring cable and has
*18 slip-ring circuits. These slip-ring circuits provide the necessary connections to the main
boom head for the hoist limit switch and the wind speed indicator functions. Additionally,
when the swing away jib (PTJ) is installed extra circuits are required for the rated capacity
indicator sensors installed on the jib, the manual operating switches on the jib and the
proportional throttle valve used to control the (PTJ) derricking speed.
Telescope cylinder length measurement is provided by two potentiometers, which are fitted
inside a recoil drum mounted inside the boom directly under the piston rod anchor point. Two
analogue to digital converter boards are mounted within the drum adjacent to each
potentiometer. This allows direct conversion of the measured analogue value to a digital
signal, which is then transmitted via CAN-Bus to the central unit for processing.
The central unit processor calculates the boom length, based on the telescope cylinder length
and pinning cycles, with a comparison check of the external length measuring data.
Additionally, the CAN-Bus data exchange with ECOS is used to compare length data.
The telescope cylinder length recoil drum is driven by a multicore length measuring cable and
has *26 slip-ring circuits. These slip-ring circuits provide the necessary connections to the
proximity switches and solenoid valves mounted on the telescope cylinder barrel, as it extends
or retracts.
Swingaway lattice (PTJ) * optional equipment
The swingaway lattice is a bi-fold lattice jib with a hydraulic cylinder controlled from the
operator’s cab to give offset angles from - 50 to + 400
Sensors:
The electro-hydraulic pressure sensors (transducers) are installed directly in the lift cylinder:
one for the piston side and one for the rod side. The measured values are converted internally
and transmitted via CAN-Bus to the central unit for processing.
The jib angle reference to horizontal is measured by a pendulum driven potentiometer fitted
inside an aluminium housing box mounted on the left side of the jib base section. An
analogue to digital converter board is mounted below the potentiometer. This allows direct
conversion of the measured analogue value to a digital signal, which is then transmitted via
CAN-Bus to the central unit for processing.
The jib offset angle reference is measured by a rotary potentiometer fitted to the pivot point of
the jib. The potentiometer is driven by a mechanical lever connection between the fixed
member attached to the boom head and the moveable member attached to the lift cylinder.
The potentiometer output signal is routed to an analogue to digital converter board mounted
within the same housing box as the horizontal angle A/D board where it is converted and
transmitted to the central unit via CAN-Bus for processing.
* The slip ring contact circuits are made of specialist materials matched to their application
requirements. Silver is used for high current and Rhodium is used for low current circuits.
NOTE: The term “Rated Capacity Indicator” will be replaced with the acronym RCI
throughout the rest of this document.

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Digital multilevel inputs:

Digital multilevel inputs from telescope cylinder proximity switches for locking position of
the cylinder, locking status of the telescope cylinder pins and locking status of the boom
section pins are routed to EKS 4 via resistor board circuits. The resistor boards carry out
continuous circuit integrity checks and can identify circuit errors. Additional direct 24volt
digital inputs are to confirm actuation of the by-pass key and give release signals for the main
and auxiliary hoists.
Operational aspects
During operation of the crane the RCI constantly compares the current load with the
programmed permissible load value. The current load and permissible load are on constant
display at the central unit faceplate. Before reaching the maximum permissible load limit, the
RCI will emit an audible alarm when the warning limit is reached. If the load is increased
further, the RCI stops all crane movements that increase the actual load value, once the
maximum load limit is reached.
The RCI does not automatically register the entire crane operating factors that are necessary
for calculation of the permissible maximum load. The operator must enter the following
factors (operational/reeving mode) via the membrane switches on the central unit faceplate.
• Reeving
• Outrigger spread
• Installed counterweight
• Length of lattice extension (PTJ)
If the factors entered by the operator do not represent the actual condition of the crane, the
maximum permissible load calculated by the RCI will be incorrect. An incorrect entry may
give the crane operator a false sense of security. The consequences can then be overloading
of the crane and / or an accident.
Switches located at the head of the boom and any installed jibs actuate the hoist limit system.
This disconnects all movements that could increase the load moment (hoist raise, boom down
and telescope out) when the hook lifts the weight connected to the switch. The switching
signal is transmitted through the length measuring cable to the boom base section and from
there to the crane electric system. The hoist limit system operates totally independently of the
RCI system
See Actual Crane Operating Manuals and Actual Load Capacity Charts for RCI
operating instructions and correct operating mode entry data.

Eks 4 System Overview
CAN-Bus 1
CAN-Bus 2
CAN-Bus 4
External drum Main boom

Lift Cyl. piston Tele. cylinder
EKS 4
8.8. 8.8. 8.8. 8.8. 8.8.
8.8. 8.8. 8.8. 8.8. 8.8.
ECOS ft Pressure sensor A no Length Trans. A
************************** Length Trans. A Angle Trans. A
ECOS
E ft no no no
SYSTEM OK!
**************************
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Esc Enter External drum Main boom

! Lift Cyl. piston Tele. cylinder
ft
ft ft no % 8.8. 8.8. 8.8. 8.8. 8.8.
i 1 2 3 ft Pressure sensor B no Length Trans. B

klbs
Length Trans. B Angle Trans. B
max
Lift Cyl. rod
klbs
Swingaway (PTJ) Swingaway (PTJ)

II I Pressure sensor A Lift Cyl. piston
t no
n= no Pressure sensor A
00 Angle Trans. A
ft
Swingaway (PTJ) Swingaway (PTJ)

F1 1 2 3 4 5 CE
Lift Cyl. rod
F2 6 7 8 9 0 ENT Relays
12 outputs Digital inputs
Potential - free 22 multilevel inputs no Pressure sensor A
Angle Trans. B
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3. Component locations
Jib horizontal angle sensor Jib offset angle sensor
External boom length sensors
Main boom angle sensors
Pressure sensors
Telescope cylinder length unit
Central unit
Figure 3: Overview of EKS 4 component locations

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4. Central unit interface
12 relays for potential-free outputs
Output fuses 5A Main fuse 5A
X9
X1 X2 X11
Plug identity key symbols
X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8
Interface Legend:
X1 =Relay outputs X6 = CAN-Bus 2 (Main boom)
X2 =Relay outputs X7 = CAN-Bus 3 (Not used)
X3 =Digital inputs X8 = CAN-Bus 4 (ECOS)
X4 =Digital inputs X9 = Power supply
X5 =CAN-Bus 1 (PTJ) X11 = Program connection
See Schematic 03046657 for t/m

See Schematic 03046658 for lbs/ft
See Electric group =35 & =37 for connection interface
See Tables 1 & 2 for description of inputs & outputs
Figure 4: Rear view of EKS 4 central unit

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4.1 Central unit inputs
Table 1
EKS 4 Central unit inputs

Contact Type Plug/pin Dual connection Signal Function description Connection
ID reference with ext bridge ID with signal voltage
Input 1 Dual X3.1 No Recognition of telescope HS_2000R

cylinder locking point A
E1
cylinder locking point B
Input 5 Dual X3.13 No E5 Main hoist enabled Without RB

Input 7 Dual X3.15 No E7 Auxiliary hoist enabled Without RB
Input 12 Dual X4.1 No E12 Boom section pins locked HS_2000R
Input 13 Dual X4.4 No E13 Left telescope cylinder pin HS_2000R

locked
Input 14 Dual X4.7 No E14 Right telescope cylinder HS_2000R

pin locked
Input 17 Mono X4.14 - E17 By-pass RCI Without RB
Allowable type of high-side resistor boards
Type
HS_2000R “High-side” switch, one connection contact is connected to the battery, the other contact
is connected with the signal line via the HS_2000R (2000 Ohm resistor board) to ground
Note: The supply and ground connection to the input switches are to be carried out low-Ohmic
to the supply or ground connection of the RCI. (with “high-side” switches ground
connection resistor). The voltage drop in the lines of the input switches must not exceed
2.5 volts.
*Without RB = Without “high-side” resistor board
* Note: Three of the above digital inputs do not have a resistor board in the circuit; in this
case the central unit will only detect three switched states within the program parameters:
1. Short to ground 0……..3 Volts =O
2. Open circuit 9……..15 Volts = C
3. Switch closed 19……24 Volts = F
See page 18 for resistor board circuit details.

See Electrical group schematic =37/3 & /6 for connection details.

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4.2 Central unit outputs
Table 2
EKS 4 Central unit micro relay outputs

Relay Contacts Plug/pin reference Function description Reaction
Contact definition De-energised status Relay status
N/O Common N/C
K1 N/O X1.3 X1.2 - RCI failure K1-K12 de-energised

K1 contacts open
K2* N/O X1.6 X1.4 - Cut-off display* K2 de-energised
K2 contacts open
K3 N/O X1.9 X1.7 - Cut-off main hoist raise K3 de-energised.
K3 contacts open
K4 N/O X1.12 X1.10 - Cut-off derrick out K4 de-energised
K4 contacts open
K5 N/O X1.15 X1.13 - Cut-off telescope out K5 de-energised
K5 contacts open
K6 N/O X2.3 X2.1 - Cut-off auxiliary hoist raise K6 de-energised
K6 contacts open
K7 N/O X2.6 X2.4 - Cut-off derrick in K7 de-energised
K7 contacts open
K8 N/O X2.9 X2.7 - Cut-off telescope in K8 de-energised
K8 contacts open
K9 N/O X2.12 X2.10 - Cut-off auxiliary hoist lower K9 de-energised
K9 contacts open
K10 N/O X2.15 X2.13 - Cut-off jib (PTJ) derrick out K10 de-energised
K10 contacts open
K11* Changeover X1.11 X1.8 X1.14 Pre-warning display * K11 de-energised
K11 contacts closed
K12 Changeover X2.11 X2.8 X2.14 Cut-off jib (PTJ) derrick in K12 de-energised
K12 contacts open
* K2 & K11 will only be wired for external outputs where this option is required to meet
mandatory country regulations. Therefore, you will not see these relays on the standard group
= 37 electrical schematic diagrams.
See Electrical group schematic =37/3 for connection details

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4.3 Central unit circuit boards

The central unit construction is an aluminium housing with guide rails for easy circuit board
assembly. Each slot-in board has a multi-pin push-fit connector on the bottom of the board to
engage in the board interface connector, which is in the bottom of the unit. The display board
is fixed to the faceplate.
3 3a
Legend:
1. Connection plug board
2. Input/output board
3. CPU board
3a. *The CPU board has internal error displays (white/red lights).
4. Adapter board
5. Display board
* These have adjacent test buttons to simulate/clear the internal errors. Should they be
illuminated in service, this would indicate a major CPU error.
See schematic 03053189
Figure 5: Top view of central unit

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4.4 Technical data
Central unit:
Supply voltage 18 – 32 volts
Current consumption = 1A
4 x 4 wire CAN-Bus systems
22 multilevel digital inputs
12 relay output contacts potential-free
Voltage: 18 – 32v
Current: 3A
Fusing:
One 5A main fuse
Twelve 5A fuses, one for each relay
output
Each CAN-Bus circuit has a bi-metalic
fuse on the + & – contact
Temperature range: – 25 to +700C
Note: Fuse failures on relay outputs can only be detected as an error when the particular
circuit is under load.
Software functions:
Selection of lifting capacity charts:
The Rated capacity indicator selects the appropriate lifting capacity chart according to the
operational mode selected and the current boom configuration. Further criteria for the
selection of the lifting capacity chart is possible, for example: digital inputs to confirm boom
pins are locked or boom/jib angles are out of specified range.
Calculation of radius:
The radius can be calculated, taking into account the deflection factor, the length and angle of
the boom, as well as the hydraulic pressure measured in the lift cylinders.
The operator must enter acknowledgement of the existing configuration status or enter any
changes to the crane configuration status.
Setpoints:
Using the radius, the relevant setpoints (permissible load for given operating mode) can be
established from the load moment specifications. There is a reduction in permissible load,
depending on the reeving mode selected.

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5. Main boom pressure sensors

Lift cylinder pressure sensors (transducers) are used to measure the load on the main boom.
Pressure sensors (transducers) are installed in the piston side and in the rod side of the lift
cylinder: two in the piston side and one in the rod side. The single sensor in the rod side is
acceptable, as the compensation function is not critical to safety (fig.6).
The pressure sensors convert the measured value and transmit the information via CAN-Bus
to the central unit for processing. Each pressure sensor is given a unique identity to enable
the central unit to recognise the source of the signal. Individual sensor identity is achieved by
the connection to ground via a connection bridge being unique to a particular sensor (fig.6).
5
4
CAN-Bus out
CAN-Bus In
3
1
Legend:
1. Piston pressure sensor 1 (A) -A101 Unterkammer
2. Piston pressure sensor 2 (B) -A102 Unterkammer
3. Rod pressure sensor (A) -A103 Oberkammer
4. CAN-Bus pressure sensor junction box (-A105, beside autolube unit)
5. Identity code (Kennung) for pressure sensor 1 (example).
See schematic 03011100 for complete system

See schematic 3008374 for junction box detail
See Electrical group schematic =37/4 for connection details
Figure 6: Actual and schematic view of main lift cylinder pressure sensor installation

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6. Main boom angle sensors

To monitor the main boom angle from –1.50 to +840, two pendulum driven potentiometers are
installed in an aluminium housing box on the left side of the main boom base section. The
angle is initially measured as an analogue value and is then immediately converted to digital
information for transmission via CAN-Bus to the central unit for processing. To carry out this
task, two analogue/digital converter boards are installed in the same housing box directly
below the respective potentiometers.
Each angle sensor is given a unique identity to enable the central unit to recognise the source
of the signal. Individual sensor identity is achieved by setting an individual address code to
each sensor A/D converter board. Additionally, the signal is set to angle by cutting a small
bridge (link wire) on the A/D converter boards.
A
B
Main boom angle

Ω
potentiometers = 1.28 KΩ
A/D address code:

Sensor A = 0
Address code Sensor B = 8
*Cable shields must cover
entire gland area.

See schematic 03011073 for angle box installation –A110
See table 3 for address code list
Figure 7: View of –A110 main boom angle sensor unit

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7. Main boom external length sensors

External boom length measurement is provided by two potentiometers, which are fitted inside
a recoil drum mounted on the left side of the boom base section. Two analogue to digital
converter boards are mounted within the drum adjacent to each potentiometer. This allows
direct conversion of the measured analogue value to a digital signal, which is then transmitted
via CAN-Bus to the central unit for processing.
Each length sensor is given a unique identity to enable the central unit to recognise the source
each sensor A/D converter board. Additionally, the signal is set to length by the bridge (link
wire) on the A/D converter boards. A 120Ω can be found installed across terminals 3 & 4 on
the A/D board B to prevent signal echo, as this is the last board in CAN-Bus circuit 2.
A Drum Data Plate:

2
• Length 50m
• Slip rings 18
• Pre-tension 6 turns
• Reserve turns 2
Potentiometers:
Ω
2 x 10 turn @ 2.0 KΩ
3 Turn anti-clockwise to
zero
Legend:
1. Access plug for potentiometer adjustment See schematic 03011100
2. Drive for both length potentiometers A x B for complete system
3. Slip ring assembly x 18
A. A/D board A. Address code = 5 See schematic 03011072
B. A/D board B. Address code = D for recoil drum details
Figure 8: View of external length sensors & slip ring assembly

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8. Telescope cylinder length sensors

Telescope cylinder length measurement is provided by two potentiometers, which are fitted
inside a recoil drum mounted inside the boom directly under the telescope cylinder rod anchor
point. Two analogue to digital converter boards are mounted within the drum adjacent to
each potentiometer. This allows direct conversion of the measured analogue value to a digital
signal, which is then transmitted via CAN-Bus to the central unit for processing.
Each length sensor is given a unique identity to enable the central unit to recognise the source
each sensor A/D converter board. Additionally, the signal is set to length by the bridge (link
wire) on the A/D converter boards.
A/D boards under metal covers Bridge
1
A
Drum Data Plate:

• Length 13 metres 2
• Slip rings 26
• Pre-tension 5 turns
• Reserve turns 2 minimum
Potentiometers: 3
Ω
2 x 10 turn @ 2.0 KΩ B
Turn anti-clockwise to zero
Legend:
1. Access plug for potentiometer adjustment. See schematic 03011100
2. Drive for both length potentiometers A & B for complete system
3. Slip ring assembly
A. A/D board A. Address code = 0 See schematic 03011071
B. A/D board B. Address code = 8 for recoil drum details
Figure 9: View of telescope cylinder length sensors and slip ring assembly

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9. Analogue / digital converter boards

Sensors that are potentiometers measuring length or angle values require the measured value
(analogue) to be immediately converted to digital signals for transmission to the central unit
via CAN-Bus. This process is carried out by analogue to digital converter boards (A/D
boards), which are installed either within the aluminium housing box containing the angle
potentiometers or within the recoil drum housings.
All the A/D boards are identical in manufacture and are supplied with a fixed bridge (link
wire) which sets the board to length functions. The board is then configured to suit the
particular application by leaving the bridge for length applications or removing (cutting) the
bridge for angle applications. Setting a unique address (Hex code) for each individual
application then further configures the boards to their specific application.
Configuring the A/D boards in this manner allows the central unit to identify the source of the
measured value and process the information accordingly.
1.28 KΩ
2 1
3 3
To board A
To plug B
Legend:
1. Address switch.
2. Bridge location with bridge (link wire in detail) cut for angle application.
3. Thermal trip fuse @ 300 mA.

See schematics 030110701, 030110702 & 03011703 for relevant application
details on units -A111, -A114 & -A110 respectively.
See table 3 for address codes.
Figure 10: Typical, actual & schematic view of A/D board installation

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9.1 Analogue / Digital board address codes
Table 3
Function Unit Identity Board Identity Address code
Main boom A 0
-A110
angle B 8
Main boom A 5
-A114
External length B D
Telescope A 0
-A111
cylinder length B 8
Swingaway A 1
-A210
lattice (PTJ) B A
See schematic 03011100 for (PTJ) details

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10. Resistor boards

Part of the design criteria for the EKS 4 system is that interconnected components are
continuously monitored for errors. Digital multilevel inputs from proximity switches are all
connected to EKS 4 via resistor boards.
EKS 4 continuously emits a reference voltage through the switched circuits, which is pulled
down to a threshold level by the resistor boards. This threshold level is accepted by EKS 4 as
an open switch (0 volts) due to the software program parameters (fig.11).
When a digital switch is closed, the switched voltage (24volts) is routed to EKS 4 via the
same resistor board circuit. Due to the additional switched voltage (24 volts) the resistor
board is unable to hold the threshold level. Subsequently, the voltage level rises and is
accepted by EKS 4 as a closed switch due to the software program parameters (fig.11).
To enable efficient circuit monitoring, the resistor boards are located as close as possible to
the input source (proximity switches).
EKS 4 can detect the following switched input status via resistor boards:
1. Short to ground *0 ......... 3 Volts =0
2. Low *3 ......... 9 Volts =L
3. Open circuit *9 ......... 15 Volts = C Switch status in program
4. High *15 ....... 19 Volts = H**
5. Switch closed *19 ....... 24 Volts = F**
* These are only typical benchmark values, as they have an upper & lower threshold.
** Both H & F inputs have the same program status = switch closed.
RX1 Located in junction box on tele cyl

24 Volts
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1
24 Volts
2.0 KΩ
1a
8a 7a 6a 5a 4a 3a 2a 1a
EKS 4 X3/X4
Inputs
See Electrical schematic =37/6 for connection details
Figure 11: Actual & schematic view of resistor board principles

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11. Swingaway lattice (PTJ)

The swingaway lattice is a bi-fold jib (PTJ) that can be mounted on the main boom head. A
hydraulic cylinder controls the jib-offset angle relative to the main boom. Control signals for
the jib cylinder are via the external boom length measuring cable.
The hydraulic cylinder can offset the jib –50 to + 400 relative to the main boom, with the top
chord of the 13-metre section being used as the angle reference.
11.1 Pressure sensors

Pressure sensors, (transducers) which are installed in the piston and rod side of the jib
cylinder, measure load on the jib. The sensors convert the measured pressure value internally
and transmit the information via CAN-Bus through the external length measuring cable to the
central unit for processing.
CAN-Bus
-A201 piston
2 3
-A203 Rod
Legend:
1. Jib angle sensor & A/D board housing box –A210
2. Piston-side pressure sensor (A) –A201
3. Rod-side pressure sensor (B) –A 203

See electrical group =37/9 for connection details
Figure 12: Actual & schematic view of jib cylinder pressure sensor installation

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11.2 Angle sensors

Two angle sensors (potentiometers) are installed on the jib: one to monitor the jib angle with
reference to the horizontal and the other to monitor the offset angle relative to the main boom.
One pendulum driven potentiometer for horizontal measurement is installed in an aluminium
housing box on the left side of the 13-metre section. The other potentiometer is installed
externally on the pivot point of the jib base and the 13-metere section to measure the offset
angle. A mechanical linkage drives this potentiometer.
Angles are initially measured as analogue values and then immediately converted to digital
information for transmission via CAN-Bus to the central unit for processing. To carry out this
task, two analogue/digital converter boards are installed in the housing box containing the
pendulum driven potentiometer on the left side of the 13-metere section (-A210).
Each angle sensor is given a unique identity to enable the central unit to recognise the source
each sensor A/D converter board. Additionally, the signal is set to angle by cutting a small
bridge (link wire) on the A/D converter boards.
5
1 6
3
Legend:
1. Angle sensor-housing box –A 210
2. Angle sensor (A) = 6.02 KΩ 4
3. Angle sensor (A) address code 1
4. Angle sensor (B) = 2.0 KΩ (–A 211)
5. Address sensor (A) address code A
6. 120 Ohm resistor, only in board B, to stop signal echo
See Electrical group =37/9
Figure 13: Actual view of jib angle sensor installation

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12. Translation tables

The following tables will allow you to find an English word for all German words on the
schematic diagrams that are applicable to the installation of EKS 4 on the GMK 5180.
Applicable schematic diagrams:
3008374 Pressure sensor (transducer) -A105 terminal box (table 4).
03008375 Pressure sensor (transducer) (table 4).
03011071 Telescope cylinder length sensors / recoil drum –A111 (table 5).
03011072 External boom length sensors / recoil drum –A114 (table 5).
03011073 Main boom angle unit –A110 (table 6).
03011090 Software identity designation for t/m (table 6)
03011091 Software identity designation for lbs/ft (table 6)
03011094 Lattice jib (PTJ) angle unit –A210 (table 7).
03011100 Complete installation layout (table 8)
03046657 Central unit t/m –A100 (table 9)
03046658 Central unit lbs/ft –A100 (table 9)
03053189 Central unit layout –A100 (table 9)
Table 4
Schematic 3008374 Word list Schematic 03008375 Word list
German English German English
Artikel Article Anzugsmoment Torque

Disposition Layout Belegung Fixed
Ausgang Output Dicht Seal
Der The Druckaufnehmer Pressure transducer
Freigabe Released Freigabe Released
Auflegen Put on Gewinde Diameter
Druckanfnehmer Pressure transducer Kupplung Coupling
Eingang Input Polig Pole/pin
Firma Firm Schrumpfschlauch Shrinkwrap
Aussenbefestigung Outer fixing Teile Part
Ganzflachig Whole cable area
Gehause Housing
Kabel Cable
Masse Size
Oberkam Rod side
Schirme Radial spread/cover
Unterkam Piston area
Veteilerkasten Terminal box

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Table 5
Schematic 03011071 Word list Schematic 03011072 Word list
Abmessungen Dimensions Abmessungen Dimensions

Abspannklemme Cable anchor Abspannklemme Cable anchor
Anzahl Number Anzahl Number
Brucke Bridge Brucke Bridge
Buchse Receptacle Buchse Receptacle
Der The Der The
Federschaltung Recoil spring Federschaltung Recoil spring
Freigabe Released Freigabe Released
Fur For Fur For
Gang Turn Gang Turn
Gegen Against Gegen Against
Gehause Housing Gehause Housing
Geschlossen Closed Geschlossen Closed
Getriebe Gear Getriebe Gear
Hersteller Supplier Hersteller Supplier
Kabel Cable Kabel Cable
Masse Ground Masse Ground
Mechanik Mechanical Mechanik Mechanical
Mit With Mit With
Platine Board Platine Board
Polig Pole/pin Polig Pole/pin
Poti Potentiometer Poti Potentiometer
Poitantrieb Potentiometer drive Potiantrieb Potentiometer drive
Rodium Reduktion Reduction
Schleifring Slipring Rhodium
Silber Silver Schleifring Slipring
Steckdose Socket Silber Silver
Stecker Plug Steckdose Socket
Stift Pin Stift Pin
Teile Part Teile Part
Trommel Drun Trommel Drum
Typenbezeichung Type name Typenbezeichnung Type name
Zahnezahl Teeth number Verschraubung Connection
Zahnezahl Teeth number

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Table 6
Schematic 03011073 Word list Schematic 03011090/1 Word list
Brucke Bridge Auf On

Freigabe Released Beschriftung Lettering
gegen Against Blankoschild Blank plate
Hauptausleger Main boom Durch By
Kabelbaum Cable harness Erfolgt Accomplished
Kabeltrommel Cable drum Etikett Data plate
Masse Ground Fachabteilung Specialist department
Offen Open Freigabe Released
Poti Potentiometer Fur For
Scheibe Washer Lieferant Supplier
Stift Pin Teile Part
Teile Part Ze-gehause The housing
Winkeleinheit Angle unit
Table 7
Schematic 03011094 Word list
German English
Abschirmungen Radial cover

Auflegen Apply to
Brucke Bridge
Der The
Differenz Offset (difference)
Frei Free
Ganzflachig Whole cable area
Gegen Against
Kabel Cable
Masse Ground
Oberkammer Rod side
Offen Open
Platine Board
Poti Potentiometer
Scheibe Washer
Spitzenausleger Swingaway jib
Stift Pin
Unterkammer Piston side
Winkelgeber Angle sensor

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Table 8
Schematic 03011100 Word List
Sheet 1 Sheet 2
Anlage Document Ansicht View

Ausgang Output Druckgeber Pressure sensor
Beleuchtung Lighting Frei Free
Brucke Bridge Gegen Against
Buchse Receptacle Grad Degrees
Dretisch Turntable Haupausleger Main boom
Druck Pressure Klappspitze Folding jib
Eingang Input Kopfstuck Boom head
Elektric Electric Masse Ground
Frei Free Prazision Precision
Gegen Against Verkabelung Cable layout
Gesamtlange Total length Verteilerkasten Terminal box
Gesloshen Closed Vom From
Hakenbetrieb Hook operation Winkeleinheit Angle unit
Hubendschalter Hoist limit switch Winkelgeber Angle sensor
Kablebaum Wiring harness Zum oberteil To top
Links Left
LMB RCI
Masse Ground
Oberkammer Rod side
Offen Open
Pol Pole/pin
Polig Pole/pin
Rechts Right
Schnittstelle Interface
Spitze Jib
Stecker Plug
Teile Part
Teleskopausleger Telescopic boom
Trommel Cable drum
Typenbezeichnung Type name
Unterkammer Piston side
Verschraubung Connection
Verteiler Distributor
Vorbauspitze Fixed jib
Zentraleinheit Central unit

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Table 9
Schematic 03046657/8 Word list Schematic 03053189 Word list
Akusischer Signalgeber Acoustic alarm Adapterkarte Adaptor board

Ausgange Output Ansicht View
Eingange Input Anzigekarte Display board
Etikett Identity plate Bei By
Fur For CPU karte CPU board
Hauptausleger Main boom E/A - karte Input/output board
Hauptsicherung Main fuse Einbauposition Installation position
Komplett Complete Entfallt Not included
Krantype Crane type Freigabe Released
Mit With Gehause Housing
Programmier-schnittstelle Program interface Geoffnetem Open
Ruckansicht Rear view Oben Above
Seiteansicht Side view Programmen Program
Sicherungen Fuses Steckerkarte Plug board
Spannungsversorgung Voltage supply Unter Under
Spitzenausleger Lattice jib Von From
Teile Part Zentraleinheit Central unit
Vorderansicht Front view
Zentraleinheit Central unit

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A A
Diameter R 1/4”
B B
SW 22
C C
Fixed
Coupling
+17….32V PO1
1 6
D D
GND 2 7 5 POO
3 4
CAN_H CAN_L
PO2
E +18…32V 1 7 pin receptacle E

GND 2
CAN_H 3
CAN_L 4
P00 5
P01 6
P02 7
Frei 8
F F
Pressure Tranducer
3058375 Blatt 1 OF 1
Zeichnungs-Nr.
REV. A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A A
-A105
B B
INPUT PISTON AREA 1 PISTON AREA 1 ROD SIDE OUTPUT
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
C C
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
D D
HOUSING TYPE CA-190

ARTICLE Nr. 119.0.008
E FIRM:Bernstein E
SIZE 250X80X57
OUTER FIXING 231X52 (M4)
F F
Terminal Box
3058374 Blatt 1 OF 2
Zeichnungs-Nr.
REV.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A A
B 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 B
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
C C
D D
Kennung
Kennung
Kennung
CAN H
CAN H
CAN H
CAN H
CAN H
CAN L
CAN L
CAN L
CAN L
CAN +
CAN +
CAN +
CAN +
CAN L
CAN +
CAN -
CAN -
CAN -
CAN -
CAN -
A B C D A B C D
E E
INPUT PISTON AREA 1 PISTON AREA 1 ROD SIDE OUTPUT
F F
Terminal Box
3058374 Blatt 2 OF 2
Zeichnungs-Nr.
REV.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A111
Z2
A A
A
E A
B
D C
3 3
1 1
2 2
Typ 534 Typ 534
B
E A
B
D C
3:1
B Z1 Z1:12 B
Z2:36
C
Socket A Socket B
C E
D C
A
B
E
D C
A
B C
Pin A CAN +24V
Pin B CAN Ground
B D C BA
Pin C CAN High
D C BA
Pin D CAN Low

ge
ge
gr
gr
bl
rt
ge
gr
bl
bl
rt
Socket C rt
A 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
A B
C D E F G A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R S T U V W X Y Z a b c
D H J K L M N
P R S T U V W D
X Y Z a b c Bridge
d e f g h
j k Closed
l m
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
S S S S S S R R R R R R R R R R R R S S S S S S R R
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
11 0.25 mm2
12 0.25 mm2
13 0.25 mm2
14 0.25 mm2
15 0.25 mm2
16 0.25 mm2
17 0.25 mm2
18 0.25 mm2
19 0.25 mm2
20 0.25 mm2
21 0.25 mm2
22 0.25 mm2
23 0.25 mm2
24 0.25 mm2
25 0.25 mm2
26 0.25 mm2
Ws
10 0.5 mm2
Rt
Bl
Ws
Rt
Bl
0 0
1 0.5 mm2
2 0.5 mm2
3 0.5 mm2
4 0.5 mm2
5 0.5 mm2
6 0.5 mm2
7 0.5 mm2
8 0.5 mm2
9 0.5 mm2
EF 1 2 EF 1 2
E 1 D 3 1 D 3 E
Ws
Rt
Bl
C 4 C 4
-R1 2 B 5 -R2 2 B 5
A 6 A 6
9 87 9 87
3 3
A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R S T U V W X Y Z a b c
1: 3.75V
Pot. Typ. 534 2: 1.25…3.75V
10 turn 2kΩ 3: 1.25V
Plug D
using CAN Gd.
F F
Tele Cylinder length sensor

/ recoil drum
3011071 Blatt 1REV.
OF 1
Zeichnungs-Nr.
B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A A114 A
B B
A CAN-Bus Board
5 pin
B Z1=12
C 8 pin C
C Ratio 5:1
Z3=60
14 pin
D D
X131
E Harting 4 pin
E
17 pin recep.
200mm
1250mm
F F
External boom length sensor
/ recoil drum
03011072 Blatt 1 OF 2
Zeichnungs-Nr.
REV. D
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A Socket A Socket B Socket C A

Pin A CAN +24V
Pin A CAN +24V 14 pin
Pin B CAN Ground
Pin B CAN Ground
Pin C CAN High
Pin C CAN High
Pin D CAN Low
Pin D CAN Low
D C BA x131
Harting 4pol.
A114 A B C D E F G H L M N A B C D I J K
ge 1
B gr B
ge
gr
rt
bl
bl
rt R3 2
4 3 2 1
3
4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
4
ws 0.5 mm2
ws 0.5 mm2
ws 0.5 mm2
ws 0.5 mm2
ws 0.5 mm2
ws 0.5 mm2
rt 1.0 mm2
rt 1.0 mm2
rt 1.0 mm2
rt 1.0 mm2
rt 1.0 mm2
rt 1.0 mm2
rt 1.0 mm2
rt 1.0 mm2
rt 1.0 mm2
rt 1.0 mm2
rt 1.0 mm2
rt 1.0 mm2
C Brücke C
geschlossen
1 2 3 4 17 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18
CAN-Bus R R R R S R R R R R R R R S S S S S
Platine
D 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 D
S= Silver
0.5 mm2
0.5 mm2
0.5 mm2
0.5 mm2
0.5 mm2
0.5 mm2
0.5 mm2
0.5 mm2
0.5 mm2
0.5 mm2
0.5 mm2
0.5 mm2
0.5 mm2
0.5 mm2
0.5 mm2
R= Rodium
Rt Schirm
Bl Schirm
X1 X1
Ws
Bl
Rt
Ws
Rt
Bl
EF 0 1 2 EF 0 1 2
D 3 D 3
10
11
12
13
14
15
Ws
1 1
Rt
Bl
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
C 4 C 4
B 5 -R2 B 5
2 A9 7 6 2 A9 7 6
8 8
3 3
E
1: 3,75V
A B C D J E F G H L M N P R S T Verschraubung E
2: 1,25….3.75V
3: 1,25
gegen Can Masse X1
1 2 3 4
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
F F
D
EF 0 1 2
3 External boom length sensor
C 4
B
A9 7 6
8
5 / recoil drum
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Zeichnungs-Nr.
REV. B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A A
-A110
B -R1 PW70
-R2 PW70 B
Ge 90o
Ge 90o
11 1.28KΩ
11 1.28KΩ
Ws Ws
12 12
Gr Gr
13 13
C C
1: 3.5V
2: 1.5…3.5V
D 3: 1.5V Ge X1 Ge GeX1
D
Ge
gegen CAN Masse
1 2 3 4
Ws
1 2 3 4
Gr Ws
4 3 2 1
Gr
4 3 2 1
Gr Bl Gr
Bl
Rt Rt
Ge
Gr
4 3 2 1
EF 0 1 2
4 3 2 1
Bl
EF 0 1 2
D 3 Rt
D 3
C 4 C 4
B 5 B 5
A9 7 6 A9 7 6
8 8
E E
Bridge open
Pin A CAN +24V

Pin B CAN Ground
Pin C CAN High
F Pin D CAN Low F
Main Boom Angle Unit

03011073 Blatt 1 REV.B
OF 1
Zeichnungs-Nr.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Plug A Cabel Drum

A A
-A110 D C BA
A A
ge
gr B
ge
gr
bl
rt
4
3
2
1
B bl B
rt
4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
C C
D D
E 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 E
ws
ws
ge
ge
gr
01 gr 01
EF 2 EF 2
D 3 D 3
11 11
C 4 C 4
F F
B 5 B 5
-R1 12 A 6 -R2 12 A 6
9 8 7 9 8 7
13 13 Main Boom Angle Identifiers
03011073 Blatt 2REV.B
OF 2
Zeichnungs-Nr.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A A
-A210
Gr Ws Ge
13 12 11
B -R1 PW70 B
180o
6. 02KΩ
C C
Rt
Bl Bridge open
1: 3.5V Gr
2: 1.5…3.5V Ge
Ge
Ge
Gr
Gr
Bl
Rt
Rt
Bl
Bl
Bl
Bl
Bl
Bl
Bl
D 3: 1.5V GeX1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
D
Ge
gegen CAN Masse X3
1 2 3 4
Ws
4 3 2 1
Gr Gr
Bl
4 3 2 1
Rt 120 Ohm
Ge
Gr
4 3 2 1
Bl Rt
EF 0 1 2 EF 0 1 2
4 3 2 1
Rt Bl 1
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Gr Gn/Ge D 3
D 3 Ge 2
C
C 4 4
X2 X1 B 5
P00 5
P01 6
P02 7
CAN - 2
CAN H 3
FRE1 8
CAN + 1
CAN L 4
CAN - 2
CAN H 3
P00 5
P01 6
P02 7
FRE1 8
CAN + 1
CAN L 4
B 5 A9 7 6
A9 7 6 8
8
E E
Bridge open
Pin A CAN +24V Rt Offset

Piston Side Rod side
Pin B CAN Ground Bl Angle sensor
Pin C CAN High Gr
F Pin D CAN Low Ge F
Lattice Jib angle unit

03011094 Blatt 1 OF 1
Zeichnungs-Nr.
REV.B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
GMK 5180
EKS 4 Error Codes
Error Groups:
1 Sensors
2 Digital Inputs
3 Communication
4 Kinematic
5 Crane Program
6 Display
7 Miscellaneous
8 Software
9 Operation
SENSORS - Group 1
Component Component
Identitiy Errors:
1 Lift cylinder, piston side pressure 1 Identifier
2 Lift cylinder, piston side pressure 2 Alive Counter (signal recognition)
3 Lift cylinder, rod side pressure 3 Below measuring range tolerance
4 Main boom angle A 4 Above measuring range tolerance
5 Main boom angle B 5 Status byte
6 Main boom length A 6 Check byte
7 Main boom length B 7 Sensor A & B out of tolerance
8 Telescope cylinder length A 8 Sensor switched off
9 Telescope cylinder length B 9 Other errors
10 Jib horizintal angle reference A (PTJ)
11 Jib offset angle B (PTJ)
12 Jib cylinder, piston side pressure CAN Error
13 Jib cylinder, rod side pressure 1 Bus State
15 CAN channel 1 2 Receiver Warning Level >= 96
16 CAN channel 2 3 Transmit Warning Level >= 96
17 CAN channel 3
18 CAN channel 4 Comp. 19
19 Tele 5 has exceeded comparison length tolerance 1 External length drum & internal
20 Offset angle / Removable calibration angle sensor tele picture tolerance > 80 cm
21 Comparison of ECOS length sensor with inner Comp. 21
drum is above acceptable tolerance 1 Internal length drum & ECOS
length sensor tolerance > 30 cm
DIGITAL INPUTS - Group 2
Component Component
Identity: Errors:
1 In-position (pinning) 0 No error
5 Main Hoist 1 Cable break
7 Auxiliary Hoist 2 Short to ground
12 Boom pins 3 24V signal (this is not an error!)
13 Telescope cylinder pin, left 4 Unstable signal
14 Telescope cylinder pin, right 5 Dual inputs to central unit do
have equal values
EKS 4 Error Codes - EB/RC 24.06.99

COMMUNICATION - Group 3
Component Component
Identity: Errors:
1 Time 2 Alivecounter
2 Tele picture 3 Comparison tele picture - ECOS
3 Tele request is out of tolerance
6 Comparison tele picture 4 Checkbyte
Kinematic - Group 4
Component Component
Identity Errors:
1 Sine 2 Deviation by 0
2 Cosine 9 Undefined
3 Arc tangent
5 Kinematics
CRANE PROGRAM - Group 5
Component Component
Identity: Errors:
1 Curve General:
2 Swingaway lattice jib 2 not locked
4 Main Boom
5 Load Charts Curve:
6 Crane Type 4 Incorrect chart
7 Derricking cylinder, jib
Main Boom /
Swingaway lattice jib:
1 No rigging curve found
3 Angle tolerance is too small /
Jib too steep
4 Angle of main boom is too small
5 No fixed curve found
6 Angle of main boom is too big
7 No variable curve found
8 Angle tolerance is too big /
Jib too flat
9 Differences are too big
(caculated to measured angle)
Load Charts:
4 Incorrect load charts
Crane Type:
4 Incorrect crane type
Derricking Cylinder Jib:

1 Force cylinder overload
2 Load to high for derricking cylinder

DISPLAY - Group 6
Component Component
Identity Errors:
1 Relay Group 1
2 Relay Group 2 Relay Group:
3 Digit 7 Relay not valid
4 Led 8 Time out
5 Brightness
6 Outrigger Front Fuse:
7 Outrigger Rear Comp. 9 Group 1
8 A/D conversion 1 Fuse 1
9 Fuse group 1 2 Fuse 2
10 Fuse group 2 3 Fuse 3
11 ADC 0 4 Fuse 4
12 ADC 1 5 Fuse 5
13 ADC 2 6 Fuse 6
14 ADC 3 Fuse:
15 ADC 4 Comp.10 Group 2
16 Beep 1 Fuse 7
17 Display board 2 Fuse 8
18 Input / output board 3 Fuse 9
19 Load level 4 Fuse 10
20 Excess temperature 5 Fuse 11
6 Fuse 12
General
0 No error
1 Input / output BUS ERROR
2 Input / output ERROR
3 Invalid
4 Unstable signal
5 Error during re - reading
9 undefined
Comp. 20
6 Temperature display
7 Temperature adapter

MISCELLANEOUS - Group 7
Component Component
Identity: Errors:
1 Extenal RAM test 1 General error
2 External RAM test address 2 Address error
3 Para Test 1, only with bridge 3 Check sum error
4 Para Test 2 4 Low voltage
5 I / O Bus test address 5 Incorrect data
6 I / O Bus test data 6 Write protection cancelled
7 Real time clock voltage 7 Time out
8 Para 1 protect bit 8 Time out CP
10 Display board
11 Voltage (5 volts)
12 A/D converter
13 Display board I / O error
20 I / O board
21 V batt test
22 I / O board I / O error
23 Digital input test
28 Calc parity
29 Time
32 RTC ERR
33 WRPROT ERR
SOFTWARE - Group 8
Component Component
Identity: Errors:
1 QSM 1 No evaluation
2 BUS error 3 Max. reading exceeded
3 Aux error 4 Timeout
4 VCC error 5 No bridge
5 IO error
6 VBAT error Comp. 6
7 Address error 4 Voltage remained
8 Illegal instruction
9 PRIO VIO Comp. 20 - 23
10 TRAPCC TRAPV 1 Address error
11 CHK CHK2 Instruct 2 Checksum
12 Division zero
13 Trace
14 Line 1011 EMU
15 Line 1111 EMU
16 Hardware BPT
17 COPRO VIO
18 No Handler
19 Format err
20 Parameter 1 Read
21 Parameter 1 Write
22 Parameter 2 Read
23 Parameter 2 Write

OPERATON - Group 9
Component Component
Identity: Errors:
1 SLI Code 1 Data input
2 Data Input 2 Confirm rigging code
3 By - Pass 3 Last data set
4 Auto calibration 4 Data buffer full
5 Auto calibration released
6 SLI by - passed

Version 1.4 Datum:2/21/2001
Errorcodes GMK5180
Errorcode Group Component Description

1011 Sensors Pressure sensor 1, piston No response of pressure sensor 1, piston side of the derricking
cylinder.
1012 Sensors Pressure sensor 1 piston Internal error of pressure sensor, measured values are not
updated.
1013 Sensors Pressure sensor 1, piston The value is below the measuring range tolerance
1014 Sensors Pressure sensor 1, piston The allowable maximum value has been exceeded.
1015 Sensors Pressure sensor 1, piston Pressure sensor indicated internal error.
1016 Sensors Pressure sensor 1, piston Data transmission error.
1017 Sensors Pressure sensor 1, piston The allowable pressure difference to sensor B (2) has been
exceeded (max. 5 bar).
1018 Sensors Pressure sensor 1, piston The pressure sensor was manually switched off with keypad
inputs at the central unit.
1019 Sensors Pressure sensor 1, pistion Undefined, basic function indicates error
1021 Sensors Pressure sensor 2, pistion No response of pressure sensor 2, piston side of the derricking
cylinder.
1022 Sensors Pressure sensor 2, piston Internal pressure sensor error, measured values are not updated.
1023 Sensors Pressure sensor 2 pistion The value is below the measuring range tolerance.
1024 Sensors Pressure sensor 2, piston The allowable maximum value has been exceeded.
1025 Sensors Pressure sensor 2 pistion Pressure sensor indicates internal error.
1026 Sensors Pressure sensors 2, pistion Data transmission error.
1027 Sensors Pressure sensors 2, piston The allowable pressure difference to sensor A (1) has been
exceeded (max. 5 bar).
1028 Sensors Pressure sensor 2, pistion The pressure sensor was manually switched off with keypad
inputs at the central unit.
1029 Sensors Pressure senosr 2, pistion Undefined, basic function indicates error.
1031 Sensors Pressure sensor, rod side No response of the pressure sensor, rod side of the derricking
cylinder.
1032 Sensors Pressure sensor, rod side Internal pressure sensor, measured values are not updated.
1033 Sensors Pressure sensor, rod side The value is below the measuring range tolerance.
1034 Sensors Pressure sensor, rod side The allowable maximum value has been exceeded.
1035 Sensors Pressure sensor, rod side Pressure sensor indicated internal error.
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EKS 4
Simulation
Dieter Roben
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EKS 4
Simulation
1. System requirements ................................................................................................................ 1
2. Starting the program ................................................................................................................ 1
2.1 Program entry window.......................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Program window ................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Acknowledgement / configuration entry .............................................................................. 4
2.4 Outputs / inputs & sensor controls....................................................................................... 4
2.5 Sensor inputs......................................................................................................................... 6
2.6 Sensor operation ................................................................................................................... 7
3. Extending the boom ................................................................................................................. 9
4. Load capacity charts & info................................................................................................... 11
5. Swingaway lattice (PTJ)......................................................................................................... 12
RC July 99
GMK 5180 Training Information. EKS 4 Simulation @ 85%. July 99

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1. System requirements
The EKS 4 Software Simulation program can be installed on A PC with the following system
requirements:
• Pentium processor
• Windows 95/98
• 256 Colour graphics card
• Monitor display of 800 x 600
2. Starting the program

To start the program, choose Simu5180V2002 for Lbs./ft and double-click the icon arrow on the
desktop shortcut (fig.1) or select Programs (fig.2) and then select Simu5180V2002 for 85%
ratings (fig.3) from the program list.
Lbs./ft
Figure: 1
Figure: 2
Figure: 3
This will then bring up the following window:
GMK 5180 Training Information. EKS 4 Simulation @ 85%. July 99. Page. 1
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2.1 Program entry window

Two language options are available: German or English.
1. Click OK on the dialog box to close it

2. Click on the North America icon to select English language.
3. Click on the start button to activate the program
Figure 4: Program entry window
Note: The dialog box is indicating a database error, this is not important for simulation purposes.
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2.2 Program window

An interactive window is displayed with interactive controls, which allow functional control of
EKS 4 and manipulation of the inputs via external sensors.
The window is split into two main control/display areas. On the left is the central unit with very
similar controls to the actual in-cab unit. On the right is the relay status display, multilevel input
display, telescope status display with input switches to the left and right, followed by a lower
dialog box with five tab headings.
Figure 5: Typical view of interactive window display on startup.
You will notice that the permissible load and load on hook display is in metric format. The first
task is to configure the program to display Lbs. & ft. Please follow instructions to complete this
task.
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2.3 Acknowledgement / configuration entry
Acknowledgement of current status or any changes to the crane configuration must be entered on
starting the system.
The central unit functions remain the same

as the in-cab unit.
On starting the program it is necessary to
acknowledge the current status or enter a
new configuration status prior to the sensors
having full operational abilities.
Without acknowledgement/new entry an
error code will be displayed and the output
relays will remain de-energised (fig.6).
Entering the reeving mode covers:
• Parts of line
Entering the operating mode covers:
• Outrigger spread
• Installed counterweight
• Operating arc
• Length of lattice extension (PTJ)
See Operator’s manual and capacity chart
manual for correct entry details.
Figure 6: Central unit control functions
Figure 7: Output relay status in motion cut
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2.4 Outputs / inputs & sensor controls
2002
Relays
There are 12 internal relays controlled by EKS 4
that have output control functions. Red indicates
that the relay is de-energised
Multilevel inputs
There are 24 possible inputs, in this application
only 8 are used to confirm the digital input from
proximity switches etc. The silver background
indicates the respective input is active.
Control switches
Switches write-protect, external bridge, locked
tele cyl & locked boom pin. A silver background
indicates the function is active. Write protect is
only used for programming.
Heading tabs
Five sub-windows can be selected with the
heading tabs. Only “sensors” has any current
simulation function.
Telescope status
The numeric background will flash to indicate
that the telescope cylinder is in the correct pinning
position within the base of each section.
Figure 8: Inputs & sensor controls
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2.5 Sensor inputs

With the reeving & operational modes acknowledged and the correct multilevel inputs all the
output relays will be (green) energised, allowing manual simulation with the horizontal sliders on
the sensor tab, which has also been selected.
Note: the external bridge (RCI bypass) must be de-selected to prevent an error code display.
Bus-node digital values
Figure 9: operational simulation window
Telescope cylinder = 1044 – 3500

Main boom angle = 1250 – 4500
To have an operational system the Bus-node Pressure, piston side = 1024 – 5120
digital values must remain within the Pressure, rod side = 1024 – 5120
indicated parameters on the right. Pressure, piston side, swingaway = 1024 – 5120
Pressure, rod side, swingaway = 1024 – 5120
Lattice jib (swingaway) offset angle = 3000 – 4800
See EEPROM 1 list for Bus-node digital value parameters.
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2.6 Sensor operation

As the simulation system has no induced pressure from the boom it will be necessary to keep the
piston side pressure above the indicated threshold levels to prevent negative hook weight.
The rod side sensors should be set to just above threshold (1050) and left there!
Extending or retracting the boom may alter the hook weight; therefore, it must be adjusted via the
sensor input (pressure, piston side) to prevent motion cut from both negative or high hook loads.
To practice extending the boom it is recommended to select 8 parts of line, a large counterweight
and elevate the boom to an angle of 750. This will give you acceptable tolerance to extend/retract
the boom without having to readjust the load on hook value.
Figure 10: Unlocked telescope cylinder
Unlock the telescope cylinder by clicking on the locked tele cyl button and then extend the
telescope cylinder within the base of each section 1 – 5. Click on the arrows to the left & right of
the telescope slider for fine control or click on the light grey background of the slider for rapid
movement of the cylinder.
The % length of telescope cylinder is shown to the right of the sensor. Holding the mouse in the
grey background should also prompt a cylinder % length display. Observe the telescope status
“in-position flashing” and the multilevel inputs while doing this.
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Once the telescope cylinder is unlocked and moved from the current “in-position” the locked
boom pin function will be greyed out as it is not possible to operate the boom pins without being
“in-position”. It is also not possible to unlock the telescope cylinder and the boom section pins
together.
The following table gives an approximate guide to the cylinder % length relative to the boom
section length positions:
Table 1
Boom length status

Boom Approximate telescope cylinder % length for indicated
section Boom length
1 0 = 0% 0.5 = 44% 1.0 = 88%
2 0 = 3% 0.5 = 47% 1.0 = 91%
3 0 = 6% 0.5 = 50% 1.0 = 94%
4 0 = 9% 0.5 = 53% 1.0 = 97%
5 0 = 12% 0.5 = 56% 1.0 = 100%
The following table identifies the multilevel digital inputs:

Table 2
Contact Type Plug/pin Dual connection Function description Connection
ID reference with ext bridge with signal voltage

cylinder locking point A
cylinder locking point B
Input 5 Dual X3.13 No Main hoist enabled Without RB

Input 7 Dual X3.15 No Auxiliary hoist enabled Without RB
Input 12 Dual X4.1 No Boom section pins locked HS_2000R
Input 13 Dual X4.4 No Left telescope cylinder pin HS_2000R

locked
Input 14 Dual X4.7 No Right telescope cylinder HS_2000R

pin locked
Input 17 Mono X4.14 - By-pass RCI Without RB
Practice with the sensors: main boom angle and Pressure, piston side.
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3. Extending the boom

1. To extend the boom, enter a reeving mode of 8 and an operational mode of 710, raise the
boom angle to 750 and apply a hook load of 10,000 lbs. (Klbs).
Figure 11: Example of crane configuration prior to extending the boom
2. Unlock the telescope cylinder, extend it into boom section 5, and lock it to that section as
shown in Fig.10.
3. Click on the locked boom pin button to unlock the boom section pins. The locked tele cyl
button will automatically be greyed out.
4. The boom length status will now only show single digits.
5. Use the telescope sensor to extend the boom section, you will notice that the locked boom pin
button will be greyed out when you leave the pinning position and will re-activate on
approach to the 50% (0.5) position. Keep extending the boom section to the 100% (1.0), it
will then flash as 1.0. Be careful not to overrun this position, as motion cut will occur once
you exceed the program parameters on the bus-nodes!
6. Should this occur, click on the external bridge (RCI bypass) to allow you to retract the boom
section and then release the external bridge and press CE to begin operation again.
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7. Lock the boom section at (1.0.) by clicking on the locked boom pin button, which is now
active, this will cause the boom length status display to change to (1.0).
8. Unlock the telescope cylinder and retract it to begin the cycle again, but now selecting and
locking to boom section number 4 prior to fully extending it.
Figure 12: Boom section number 5 locked at 1.0 and cylinder positioned in boom section number 4.
9. Continue the extension sequence until the boom is fully extended, taking care to readjust the
hook weight as necessary
Figure 13: Fully extended boom status display
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4. Load capacity charts & info

Right clicking on the active window will bring up a sub-menu with the following menu
selections:
Figure 14: Menu
Figure 15: Load capacity chart display
Left clicking on the chart reference points will show the reference load (Last) & radius
(Ausladung) for the current configuration.
Pinning position
Figure 16: Pinning position information Figure 1: Information
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5. Swingaway lattice (PTJ)

The swingaway lattice (PTJ) has four length options and can operate between 50 - 400.
Figure 17: Crane configuration with installed swingaway lattice (PTJ)
To simulate the jib installation, select operating mode 710 and place the fully retracted main
boom in a horizontal position. Now select operating mode 720 (42.7-ft jib) with two parts of line
and elevate the boom to 800. The minimum main boom angle required to allow telescoping with a
jib installed is 750.
The sensor controls for the jib are now active; you may adjust the load and angle accordingly.
Remember to leave the pressure for the rod side set at 1050! Fully extend the boom and operate
the jib between 5 & 400. Once the boom is fully extended, it will now be possible to bring it
below 750 if required. Remember to lock the telescope cylinder, as this would prevent the
derricking system from operating on the actual crane!
Right clicking the mouse will display a load capacity chart for the actual configuration, allowing
you to see the load and radius limitations. Pre warning should activate at 90% of the chart.
GMK 5180
Overview of Operating Codes for EKS 4
Operating Outrigger Operating Counterweight
Main boom Base Range
0 9.5 13 21.5 32.5 43 63
A 360 110 210 310 410 510 610 710

B 360 111 211 311 411 511 611
M 360 112
A 0 to rear
B 0 to rear 614 714
M 0 to rear
M 0 to front
With a 0x telescoped boom, the RCI will automatically switch to the rigging capacity
chart. However, the operating code for main boom operation will remain displayed
Rigging Outrigger Operating Counterweight

Main boom Base Range
0 9.5 13 21.5 32.5 43 63
A 360 100 200 300 400 500 600 700

B 360 101 201 301 401 501 601
M 360
A 0 to rear
B 0 to rear 604 704
M 0 to rear 105
M 0 to front 106
A rigging chart is not necessary for the swingaway jib as it will automatically
select the operating/rigging capacity chart from the respective angles.
Operating Outrigger Jib length Counterweight

Swingaway Base
0 9.5 13 21.5 32.5 43 63
A 13 m 220 320 420 520 620 720

22 m 221 321 421 521 621 721
30 m 422 522 622 722
38 m 423 523 623 723
B 13 m 424 524 624

22 m 425 525 625
30 m
38 m
EKS 4
8.8. 8.8. 8.8. 8.8. 8.8.
E ft no no no
ft ft no % ft
i 1 2 3
klbs
max
klbs
II I
t no
n=
00
ft
F1 1 2 3 4 5 CE
F2 6 7 8 9 0
Switching on the SLI
0
R
1 The SLI is switched on with the ignition.
2
A test program is run in the SLI in the first 5 seconds. During this time
- the SLI early warning and SLI shutdown warning lamps illuminate,
- the numbers in the displays constantly change or flash and
- an acoustic signal sounds (continuous buzzer tone).
!
The test program also runs after every voltage drop.
After completion of the test program

- the SLI shutdown warning lamp lights up,
- the SLI early warning warning lamp lights up,
- the continuous buzzer tone continues to sound.
Depending on how long the SLI was switched off, the displays Rigging mode
and Reeving are activated differently.
Status displays after a short period of standstill:
If the SLI was switched off only briefly (less than 24 hours), the last setting is
shown on the displays.
If then displayed values do not correspond to the current rigging mode of the
truck crane, you must set the current rigging mode;
The signaling point Reeving appears on the status display in order to remind
2. n= you that the value for the reeving must be transferred to the SLI
before operating the crane.
If the value displayed coincides with the current reeving, you can transfer the
value;
The signaling point now changes to the display Rigging mode. If the value
. .
1000 00 appearing on this display also corresponds to the current rigging mode, you
can transfer the value;
Status displays after a long period of standstill:
If the SLI was switched off for longer than 24 hours, the digit zero and the
00 n= signaling point appear in both the Reeving and Rigging mode status displays.
. .
0000 00 All other status displays with membrane switches are not activated.
The SLI switches on the entry mode on the display Reeving. The display
flashes and thus requests that you enter the value for the current reeving.
Enter the current reeving;
After you have transferred the value on the display Reeving, the entry mode
changes to the display Rigging mode. The display flashes and thus requests
that you enter the current rigging mode of the truck crane;
When the current values have been entered and transferred on the displays
Reeving and Rigging mode, you can confirm the SLI shutdown.
CE • Press the Acknowledge membrane switch.

The continuous buzzer tone is switched off.
The SLI-early warning and SLI-shutdown warning lamps go out.
If the SLI is defective, the red warning lamp in the Error information membrane
E switch illuminates.
Accidents may occur when working with defective SLI!

It is prohibited to work with the SLI when it is overridden, out of
operation or defective!
If no error message is displayed, the SLI is now set for the crane operation.
Lamp test on the SLI

You should carry out a lamp test before you set the rigging mode.
Keep the membrane switch Switch on second level pressed and, in

F2 + 1 addition, briefly press the membrane switch Lamp test.
All display, warning and indicator lamps in the SLI must illuminate with
maximum brightness.
After approx. two seconds, the normal display reappears with the
brightness automatically set.
If the lamp test shows a display, warning or indicator lamp to be defective .

Risk of accidents when the SLI is defective!
The SLI is faulty if display, warning or indicator lamps fail to light up.
You must never work with a defective SLI!
If you cannot see the SLI status displays due to unfavorable lighting con -
ditions, you can adjust the brightness of the displays using the dimmer.
Dimmers for the SLI status display
After switching on the ignition, the basic brightness of the all status
displays and warning and indicator lamps in the SLI automatically adapt
to the ambient light. If necessary, you can readjust the brightness of the
status display.
Keep the membrane switch Switch on second level pressed and,
F2 + 2 in addition, press the membrane switch Dimmer brighter.
The status display gets brighter by one level every
time the membrane switch is pressed until the maximum
brightness has been reached.
Keep the membrane switch Switch on second level pressed and,

in addition, press the membrane switch Dimmer darker.
F2 + 3 The status display gets darker by one level every time the
membrane switch is pressed until the minimum brightness
has been reached.
Setting rigging mode
There are two ways of setting the rigging mode on the SLI:
- via the SLI code,

- via individual components.
When setting the rigging mode using the SLI code, the SLI code for the
rigging mode is entered according to the Lifting capacity table. The SLI code
is entered in the Rigging Mode status display. After entry the SLI indicates
the required rigging mode on the various status displays.
You must additionally enter the reeving on the status display Reeving
Risk of accidents when the rigging mode is set incorrectly!

The actual rigging mode must coincide with the rigging mode displayed
on the SLI. Compare the displayed rigging mode with the actual rigging
mode;
In addition to the SLI code, enter the current reeving on the Reeving display.
In this way you prevent the SLI from incorrectly calculating the permissible
load and that the truck crane becomes overloaded when in use, thus
causing it to overturn.
Setting using individual components
The individual components for the current rigging mode are:

- the supporting span,
- the counterweight,
- the reeving
- the length of lattice extension
(only with additional equipment)
- the slewing range and
- if necessary, the hoist indicator lamp
(only with additional equipment
with auxiliary hoist)
You can set the values for the individual components directly using the
membrane switches on the corresponding status display. Here you can
select the respective values which are permitted according to the Lifting
capacity table.
After setting, the SLI code for the recently set rigging mode is displayed in
the Rigging mode display (not with changes on the display Reeving).
Setting the hoist display lights;
Danger of overturning due to incorrectly set rigging mode!

When the individual components are selected, values which have already
been set can change again. After selecting always compare the SLI code
which appears in the Rigging mode status display with the SLI code which
is provided in the Lifting capacity table for the actual rigging mode. If the
SLI changes the components which have already been set, the SLI codes
do not coincide and the settings must be corrected.
In this way you prevent the SLI from calculating with the incorrectly set
components and the truck crane becoming overloaded and overturning
when in operation,
General instructions
An error code appears in the status display Information when there is an

error message. This status display automatically switches over if you
enter values on the status display Rigging mode.
In this case the Information status display automatically switches to the dis
no play of the permitted slewing range and the green indicator lamp in the
Permitted slewing range membrane switch illuminates.
If error messages now occur, you will be able to recognize this by the
E acoustic signal and the red warning lamp in the Error information mem-
brane switch. You can see these error messages in the Information status
display by pressing this membrane switch;
After you have read the error message, you can cancel the acoustic signal
CE by pressing the Acknowledge membrane switch. You can cancel the error
message and warning lamp only after the cause of the error has been
eliminated;
Sequence during setting
The setting sequence is the same for all status displays. There are only
differences when the values are entered directly.
If the flashing status display requests that you enter values after having
switched on the SLI, the SLI is already in entry mode and you can directly
enter values;
1. Switch the SLI to entry mode;
2. Enter new value;
3. Confirm entry;
4. Transfer the new value to the LMB processor;
Switching on the entry mode
If you have switched on the SLI with the ignition, you can switch on the
entry mode. When doing this you must consider whether:
- you want to change the values on the status display Reeving or

- you want to change the values on another status display.
Changing values on the status display Reeving
Keep the membrane switch Entry mode pressed and in addition to this briefly
F1 + press the membrane switch Reeving and then let go of both switches.
The status display flashes and the signalling point is displayed.

1. n=
Thus the entry mode on the status display Reeving is switched on.
You can now change the value for the reeving.
Changing the values on another status display
Enter an SLI code for the main boom or the lattice extension in the status
.
0000 00
display Rigging mode, depending on the intended job.
Press the membrane switch Confirm entry once.

Keep the membrane switch Entry mode pressed and in addition to this briefly
F1 00 press the membrane switch Rigging mode and then let go of both switches.
The SLI code in the display flashes and the signaling point is displayed.
. .
0000 00 This switches on the entry mode for the display Rigging mode.
All the displays of the individual components which are associated with
the flashing SLI code are now activated.
You can now enter the values on the status displays of the individual
components (except for reeving) or you can enter the SLI code directly on this
status display.
You can only enter values when the SLI is in entry mode. Depending on
the status display you have two possibilities of entering the desired value.
On the status display you can
- select the desired value in single steps, or
- enter the values directly via the numerical pad.
The following table shows which displays are activated depending on the
flashing SLI code and assigns the entry options to the various displays.
Display indivi- with

activated with SLI code for dual numerical
steps pad
Main Lattice
boom extension
Supporting span X X X
Counterweight X X X
Rigging mode X X X X
Reeving X X X X
Length of lattice
extension
(additional X X
equipment)
In the detailed descriptions of the entry options in this section the Counter-
weight status display is for the most part given as an example.
Selecting the desired value in single steps
You can only enter values when the SLI is in entry mode. The SLI is in
entry mode if the status display Rigging mode or (if you want to change the
reeving) Reeving flashes;
Press the membrane switch next to the desired status display (e.g. on the
display Counterweight).
13.0 t
The next possible value appears in the status display.
If you press the membrane switch again, the status display jumps to the next
21.5 t highest possible value.
Continue pressing the membrane switch until the desired value appears in the
status display.
Every time a new value is displayed on the status screen, the status display
Rigging mode switches to the corresponding SLI code.
If you have inadvertently skipped the desired value, run through all possible
values until the status display begins again with the initial value.
Entering the values directly via the numerical pad
This entry option is only available for the Reeving and Rigging mode status
displays. You can only enter values when the SLI is in entry mode. The SLI is
in entry mode if the status display Rigging mode or (if you want to change the
reeving) Reeving flashes;
1 2 3 Enter the desired value; to do this press the corresponding membrane

switches on the numerical pad one after the other.
The entered value flashes in the selected status display.

2. n=
If you have inadvertently entered the incorrect value, repeat the entry.
After entering the values
When you have selected all necessary values on the displays or have entered
them via the numerical pad, you must confirm the entry and transfer the
values to the SLI.
Press the membrane switch Confirm entry once.
The numerical value on the status display Rigging mode or Reeving does
. .
1100 00
not flash any more (depending on, which status display the entry mode
was switched on). The signaling point at the right edge of the respective
status display illuminates.
The entry is now confirmed and the SLI is ready to transfer the entered
value.
If you have entered a value which is not allowed according to the Lifting
capacity table, the value is not transferred and the status display continues
to flash after pressing the membrane switch Confirm entry; furthermore an
error message is displayed;
Transferring values
For the transfer of newly entered values, you must transfer the value on
the status display at which the signaling point is displayed:
- A newly entered value for reeving is transferred on the status display

Reeving
- All other newly entered values are transferred on the status display
Rigging mode.
Press the membrane switch next to the corresponding status display

00 (here Rigging mode is used as an example).
The signaling point goes out; the value displayed has been accepted by
the SLI.
.
1100 00
If you have changed several rigging components (e.g. the outrigger span
and the length of lattice extension as well), then these values are
transferred at the same time as the new SLI code.
In addition you must confirm and transfer the current reeving on the
display Reeving.
Once there are no more error messages and you have already acknow-
ledged all of the error messages which were issued, both warning lamps
SLI shutdown and SLI early warning go out after pressing the membrane
switch for transferring and you can work with the truck crane.
!
Switching over hoist position lights
I II Only for additional equipment with auxiliary hoist.
Of the display lamps Hoists, the lamp for the hoist of which the reeving
can be entered on the display Reeving always illuminates.
Lamp I: Main hoist

Lamp II: Auxiliary hoist
The corresponding lamp is activated as soon as the hoist is switched on. If a

hoist is switched on and you additionally switch on the second hoist, the lamp
for the second hoist flashes.
The lamp for the hoist with which the load is to be lifted must always
illuminate.
If the lamp for the hoist not to be used for lifting the load illuminates,
switch this hoist off and the other hoist on.
Example: Switching over status display
For this example the load is to be lifted with the main hoist. But of the display
lamps Hoists, lamp II for the auxiliary hoist illuminates and lamp I for the main
hoist flashes.
Switch over the status display in the following manner:

S S
I T II T Switch off both hoists; to do this, press both rocker switches
O O
P P
Main hoist shutdown and Auxiliary hoist shutdown downward.
S
I T Switch on the main hoist; to do this, press the rocker switch Main
O hoist shutdown upward.
P
Of the display lamps Hoists, now lamp I for the main hoist illuminates and the
reeving for the main hoist appears on the status display Reeving.

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