44 The GS550 System
Advanced Radius Parameters
Lattice extension offset angle
Extensions, two possibilities:
1) Manual length: the offset is
always zero degrees.
2) Lattice extension length: the
offset angle must be adjusted.
Boom top length
Boom top
offset angle
D2
D3
Slew offset.
Boom top length
& offset angle
Lattice extension
length & offset angle
Main boom
Jib mounting point
parallel & perpendicular
Fixed jib length
& offset angle
Luffing jib length
(center sheave to
center sheave)
Boom heel pin
Luffing jib
angle sensor
Boom angle sensor
Boom length includes
boom top
Lattice extension length
D1
Special top sheaves
(example: rooster):
• Sheave head length
perpendicular = D2
• Sheave head length
parallel = D3
Typical sheave heads:
• Sheave head length perpendicular = D1
• Sheave head length parallel = 0 (typical)
Figure: Advanced radius parameter
Boom length includes
boom top
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