Features
qSCALE Ix supports a wide set of features used in telescopic crane applications
- Direct load measurement
- Indirect measurement using one or two pressure sensors (piston side / rod and piston side pressure) and angle sensor
- Synchronized boom extension
- Support for optional jibs or inserts
- Outrigger monitoring
- Rigging state selection based on external signals
- Rigging/transport modes
- Multiple pick points (not at the same time)
- Multiple winches
- Working range alarms
Configurable cut-off e.g.
- overload cut-off
- single movement
- wind speed or high voltage detection cut-off
Benefits
Configuration instead of programming
- No CoDeSys or other programming knowledge required
- Application configuration functions can be executed by a system integrator or service partner
- Minimization of the system integration time
- Customized configuration of the HMI visualization
- Cost-effective for the retrofit market
- Suitable as an upgrade for older cranes
- Crane configuration tool is available in 3 versions: Service, Basic, Expert
A reliable investment
- An effective rated capacity indication system solution for telescopic cranes
- HMI visualization and rated capacity indication are integrated in only one device
- All standard sensor interfaces are supported: including CANopen, 4...20mA, 0-10V and/or wireless sensors
Reduced and simplified calibration of the crane
- Time required for crane calibration is greatly reduced and completely documented
- User friendly HMI menu driven calibration process
- Calibration is only required during the commissioning of the crane prototype
- TÜV acceptance test and overload trips are only required for serial production of the crane
- Short calibration reduces the cost for the crane completion
- For use in OEM and Retrofit crane applications
The crane operator benefits from the qSCALE Ix
- User-friendly HMI console supports the crane operator
- Easy to use step-by-step setup process
- Graphic elements visualize the crane setup and allow easy verification with the real crane configuration
- Operating modes can be selected by a graphic (no numerical codes needed)
- Extended diagnostic and service menus reduce crane down-time
qSCALE Ix Crane Configurator Tool
Complex application software programming is no longer necessary with the qSCALE Ix crane configurator.
- Simple configuration of the crane parameters and features, including the RCI functions, significantly reduces the system integration time
- qSCALE Ix crane configurator comes with a comprehensive set of default graphics and languages, so the graphic layout can be defined in just a few clicks
- Simplified calibration process with easy-to-understand instructions
- Detailed documentation of the crane configuration and crane data, as well as comprehensive service menus, are submitted on the console and PC
- Large entry fields and fonts
- Verification of display load and radius facilitated by the possibility of making online corrections
- The calibration process is completed within a few hours and is only necessary for the first prototype of the crane model. Future cranes of the same model require only reduced recalibration to compensate production tolerances
- The qSCALE Ix calibration process determines the geometric details of the crane from just a few initial geometric data
- Load table export to Excel or PDF with printer function
Lifecycle Support
qSCALE Ix crane configurator tool supports the entire lifecycle of the crane
Crane Definition
- Crane geometry
- Load charts
- Sensors
- HMI graphic
- Operating modes
Crane Calibration
- Retrofit or OEM prototype
- Alignment of load measurement
- Optimization of geometric data
Crane Commissioning
- Sensor calibration
- Elimination of production tolerances
- Serial number of crane
- Definition of crane options
Service & Update
- Diagnostic
- Updates provided
- Auto-configuration of replacement parts
- Maintenance support