Manitex PAT DS50 to DS160 Upgradeadmin2014-07-10T16:30:04+00:00
We are a global leader in the crane parts industry specializing in the sales of Trimble-LSI and Hirschmann LMI systems, including the DS50 to DS160 upgrade kit. If you need assistance with your aging PAT DS50 or information on the upgrade Hirschmann DS160 contact us toll free in the US at 855.BODE.TEC or internationally at +1.303.433.8878
There are two main upgrade options for an aging PAT DS50 system. One is the Hirschmann DS160, a wired system that utilizes existing sensors. The Hirschmann kit includes new console, new computer, new pressure transducers, and all interconnect cable and mounting hardware. If the LMI components on your crane are starting to age Trimble LSI provides an alternative with a complete new system for approximately $1,500 more
The Manitex PAT DS50 to DS160 upgrade is an economical solution for Manitex cranes with existing DS50 load moment indicators. The Hirschmann PAT DS160 provides crane owners with a combination of the latest technology while incorporating many of the existing components. All setup is done through the user-friendly operator‘s console, with no costly and time consuming re-calibration.
The Hirschmann PAT DS160 Load Moment Indicator (LMI) has been designed to provide the crane operator with the essential information required to operate the machine within its design parameters. The LMI provides the operator with information regarding the length and angle of the boom, working radius, rated load and the total calculated weight being lifted by the crane. The Hirschmann PAT DS160 LMI basically consists of a central microprocessor unit, operator’s console, length and angle sensor and pressure transducers.
The system operates on the principle of reference/real comparison. The real value, resulting from the load measurement is compared with the reference data, stored in the central processor memory and evaluated in the microprocessor.
If non-permitted conditions are approached, the DS160 LMI will warn the operator by sounding an audible alarm, lighting a warning light and locking out those functions that may aggravate or worsen the crane’s condition. At the same time, the crane functions, such as hoist up, boom down and telescoping out will be stopped.
No re-calibration
Displays actual and allowable load, boom length, boom angle, and load radius
Uses existing boom components. New length and angle sensors are installed in your reel.
Integrated bargraph provides a quick reference of the cranes utilization
User-friendly console and setup
Meets SAE and ANSI B-30.5 standards
The fixed data regarding the crane, such as capacity charts, boom weights, centers of gravity and dimensions are stored in memory chips in the central processor unit. This data is the reference information used to calculate the operating conditions.
The length/angle sensors inside the cable reel, which is mounted on the boom, measure the boom length and angle. The boom length is measured by the cable reel cable that also serves as an electrical conductor for the anti two-block switches.
The crane load is calculated using pressure transducers attached to the
piston and rod sides of the hoist cylinders and other data.
