EN 13000 Situation May 10 Rated Capacity Limiter

EN 13000 Mobile Cranes,

rated capacity limiter

Situation May 2010
By Hans-Dieter Willim

Hans-Dieter Willim FEDERATION EUROPEENNE DE LA MANUTENTION 1

PG Cranes and Lifting Equipment
Content of the presentation
• EN13000, 2010 amendment

• Concerns of SC&RA
• ESTA and FEM proposal for a compromise,
accepted by SC&RA in Amsterdam

European Machinery Directive
• The European Machinery Directive is a

European law!
• European standards give a guideline how to
fulfill the requirements of the European
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

EN 13000 Version
2004 2010 2011
New Revision
of EN 13000
may be finished 2014
Amendment European
EN 13000: 2010 acceptance
Rated Capacity Limiter procedure finished
Published in the Offical Journal of the European Union
Harmonized Standard With Warning clause 4 ff.
EN 13000:2004 http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newapproach/standardiz
ation/harmstds/reflist/machines.html

Amendment of the EN 13000: 2010
„rated capacity limiter“
• There is an agreement between the European
Manufacturers united in the FEM regarding the
date of implementation in Europe:
First May 2010

Stage 65.31: Date of announcement is 2010-04-30
Stage 65.51 Date of publication is 2010-07-31

amendment of EN 13000:2010
arrangement of bridging devices
(comming into force may 2010)
Display 1 Set up button

(no key required)
Driver´s
seat
Switching cabinet

Set Up Button No.1
EN 13000 chapter 4.2.6.3.3
Two different functions:

1. rigging and derigging of the crane
2. escape out of special operating conditions such as dead
lock of the rated capacity limiter
The rated capacity limiter automatically changes the function of the

set up button No. 1:
If a capacity chart cannot be found: rigging and derigging mode
If a capacity chart can be found: operating mode

Set Up Button No.1
EN 13000 chapter 4.2.6.3.3
Functions if activated:
– If a capacity chart cannot be found by the rated capacity limiter
(rigging/derigging mode): All movements free and no limitations.
Therefore all movements to erect the crane can be done with full speed
without limitations
– If a capacity chart can be found by the rated capacity limiter (operation
mode): Shut off limits of the rated capacity limiter are increased to 110%
(for example to escape out of dead lock situations). All speeds are
reduced to 15% (25% at hydraulically controlled cranes) to reduce the
dynamic forces
– Acoustic and optical warning inside and outside the operator´s cab if the
set up button No. 1 is activated; cannot be switched off

Set Up Button No.1
EN 13000 chapter 4.2.6.3.3
Self hold function active if:

- Control lever is in neutral position and
- Load is less than 110% of the capacity chart or
- No capacity chart can be found by the rated capacity limiter
(rigging/derigging mode)
Self hold function deleted if:

– control lever is longer than 10 s in neutral position or
– load >110% of the capacity chart or
– engine stop or
– sensor defect or
– repeated activation of the set up button
Capacity chart available?
Yes
No
Operation
dead lock situation
Rigging/derigging boom swinging, capacity close to 100 %
Set up button activated:

•speed reduced to max. 15%
Set up button activated: •max. capacity 110%
•all limit switches bridged •data recorder activated
•rated capacity limiter bridged •automatical reset of the set up botton
if the control lever is in neutral
position, or the engine stops

Example
Area with Max. capacity
speed with Set up
capacity reduced to button 1 :
no capacity chart available

15%
Rigging, derigging,
110 %
100%
capacity
Working area,
capacity chart available
Max. radius Radius

Min. radius

amendment of EN 13000: 2010
override key
for Display 1 Set up button
“derricking in a (no key required)
suspended
load“
- already in place
since many years Driver´s
EN 13000 chapter 2 seat
4.2.6.3.2
Switching cabinet

Override key No. 2:
„for derricking in a suspended load“
EN 13000 chapter 4.2.6.3.3
already in place since many years
Functions if activated:
- This override key is used to boom up
in overload condition to reduce the
loading of the crane under 100 % of
the rated capacity
- No speed reductions
override key
suspended
load“
- already in place
2 seat Bridging
device
Outside the cab and
lockable
Switching cabinet EN 13000 chapter 4.2.6.3.3
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Bridging device No. 3
outside the operator´s cab
Functions:
– All movements free and not limited
– Max. speed reduced to 15% (25% at hydraulically controlled cranes)
– Acoustic and optical warning inside and outside the operator´s cab if the
rated capacity limiter is bridged, cannot be switched off
Self hold function active if:

- Master switch is in neutral position
Self hold function deleted if:

– Latest after 30 minutes after the control lever is in neutral position
- engine stop

location of bridging device
No. 3
During the Health & Safety meeting in Manchester,
16th October, the positioning of the override key
was discussed as well:
A position outside of the cabin (key in a locked
cabinet or as keyswitch) was seen as appropriate.
Most European manufacturers will locate it at the

rear of the crane operator`s cab on the outside .
(comming into force may 2010)
override key
suspended
load“
- already in place
2 seat Bridging
device
Outside the cab and
lockable
Data logger Switching cabinet
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Datalogger
EN 13000 chapter 4.2.6.3.3
• data is recorded automatically, independant of the crane

operator
• Each actuation of the set-up button or the bridging device,
which leads to an overloading of the crane(>100% of the set
load chart), is recorded. The size of the overloading is
recorded
• If the set-up button or the bridging device is activated all date
which is relevant to reconstruct the last load case is recorded
• The data can be read out by an interface
• Manipulation of the data in the recorder is not possible
• The data recorder is automatically checked each time the
crane is put in operation. Data recorder malfunction is
indicated to the crane operator
Datalogger
Recorded data at least:
• time, date
• Selected configuration (boom configuration, ballast, outrigger
extension, reeving, hook block)
• Actual load
• Percentage of loading
• Radius
• Main boom angle, luffing jib angle
• Total length of tele boom, length of each tele section
• All bridging devices
Datalogger
Read out of the data logger via a manufacturer specific
interface
Analyse or convert the latest data set and statistic via a
software driver and a software filter, delivered by the
manufacturer, to an Excel readable format
The read out can be done by the owner of the crane.

Datalogger
The read out displays the last actual load case with the
defined data.
The relevant data is fixed at the time the crane was
maximum loaded
Furthermore statistic data will be evaluated, The time
frame for the collection of the statistic is defined by the
manufacturer.
The number of load cases exceeding 100% of the rated
capacity chart are stored in 10 % steps
Datalogger
Proposal of the read out as an Excel chart
Read out of the Data logger (SI-values)
LTM 1500 crane No. 073082
Text measurements Format values 1 values 2

date BCD [yy-mm-dd] 08-03-13 14-03-08
time BCD [hh:mm:ss] 18:40:08 08:40:08
rigging mode dezimal [99999] 01404 01404
max. load [1/10t] [9999,9] 31,4 40,0
actual load [1/10t] [9999,9] 29,2 29,2
percentage [%] [999] 94 94
Radius [1/100m] [999,99] 30,20 30,00
boom length [1/100m] [999,99] 47,34 47,34
length Tele 1 [%] [999] 92 92
length Tele 2 [%] [999] 92 92
length Tele 3 [%] [999] 92 92
Length Tele 4 [%] [999] 0 0
length Tele 5 [%] [999] 0 0
length Tele 6 [%] [999] 0 0
main boom angle [1/10°] [999,9] 82,6 82,6
luffing jib angle [1/10°] [999,9] 70,8 70,8
bridging rated capacity limiter, anti two block [b] [1] 0 0
bridging booming up [b] [1] 0 0
bridging erection [b] [1] 0 0
bridging emergency operation [b] [1] 0 0
…
…
…

Datalogger
Proposal of an event logger
Max.load number
Event logger 100%-109 % 35*
Increases by 1 if 110%-119% 12*
120%-129% 1*
there is a relevant
>=130% 0*
loading
Total logging
time
*exampel
Data of the data logger
All data logged by the data logger belong to
the owner of the crane!
In case of an accident authorities may ask for
the data.
Data for accident research can only be
interpreted by the manufacturer!

(comming into force 1.5.2010)
override key
•derricking in a Display 1
Set up button
• rigging/derigging
suspended load
•special operating
to reduce the
conditions
loading of the
crane under
100%
Driver´s
Bridging device
- already in place 2 seat
Outside the cab and
since many years lockable
• Use in case of a
failure of
components
Data logger Switching cabinet • Use in emergency
situations
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• FprEN13000, 2009 amendment

accepted by SC&RA in Amsterdam

Extract from the letter by SC&RA
• “SC&RA adamantly opposes the amendments to the

standard due to potential safety consequences that could
result in serious accidents and/or loss of life. It is the
opinion of SC&RA and its members that these are critical
safety issues which will have an immediate impact on the
industry.”
• “Eliminating the standard override key would not result in
safer crane operations but could, in fact, result in serious
consequences. The override key is provided, among other
function, to assist operators and provide them with an
efficient and timely way to avoid and/or correct a
dangerous situation”
World Meeting of Crane Experts
Ehingen 2008, November
- Conclusions
• FEM and ESTA try to find a mutual compromise between
the requirements of SC&RA and the European Health and
Safety Officials
• If a compromise can be found, it could be worked in the
next revision of EN 13000, coming into force earliest
2014!
• In any case cranes put now on the European
market must fulfil the amendment of EN
13000: 2010. This is also valid for used cranes!

Main concerns of the attendees of
the International crane summit
• Shell: does not allow the operator to walk out of
the cabin if load is suspended
• ESTA/SC&RA/CICA: In an emergency situation
the bridging device outside of the cab cannot be
used immediately
• SC&RA: Cranes have to be fully functional even
if the rated capacity limiter fails. This device is
only an operational aid according to US standards.
• ESTA/SC&RA/CICA: The speed reduction in
emergency situations restricts the crane operator to
act quickly. This can be extremely dangerous
• FprEN13000, 2009 amendment

accepted by SC&RA/CICA in
Amsterdam but not yet by the European
Health&Safety!

First proposal of FEM/ESTA for
the next revision of EN 13000
Additional function of set up button No.1:

• If a safety related sensor failes and this is detected
automatically by the crane´s control system, the set up button
No. 1 allows the bridging with 50 % speed reduction
• In case of a defective sensor the crane can work with reduced
speed (50%) in countries where work without rated capacity
limiter is legally allowed. In Europe it must be stated in the
operator´s manual that the rated capacity limiter must be
repaired before work is continued.

Second Proposal of FEM/ESTA for
the next revision of EN 13000
To mitigate a sudden danger :

Emergency operation without any restrictions
must be immediately possible
• all movements must be directly possible with full
speed.
Therefore the bridging device must be in the
operator´s cab in direct reach of the operator

Second proposal for a future
revision of EN 13000
Proposal: Bridging device No. 3 is transferred to an emergency push
button located in direct reach of the crane operator
• Self hold function

• No key
• All movements possible with full speed
• Single use only to avoid misuse
• Bridging deleted if: loading of the crane is less than 50% of the max. load or at
engine stop to avoid misuse
• If the emergency bridging device has been used once, it must be difficult to
reset it to avoid misuse

Proposal for a future revision of EN 13000
arrangement of bridging devices (example)
override key Set up button
1. rigging, no load chart
for Display
“derricking in a 1 available, speed
100%
suspended 2. escape out of dead
load“ lock situations, speed
- already in place 15%
since many years 3. bridging if sensor
Driver´s fails, all speeds 50%
2 seat
Data logger
3 Emergency
Bridging device
Switching cabinet Inside the cab
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Proposal for the reset procedure
of the emergency bridging device
No. 3
After initial use of the emergency bridging device No. 3 the
disabling of this device must be displayed to the crane
driver
Operation of the crane with disabled emergency bridging
device is not allowed( operator´s manual!!). This forces
the operator to start the procedure for enabling the
emergency bridging device
The reset procedure must avoid the misuse of the emergency
bridging device
If the emergency bridging device is activated, the operator is
responsible to choose adequate speeds (operator´s
manual)

Advantages of the ESTA/FEM proposal
for a future revision of EN 13000
• With this solution the disadvantages of the bridging device

outside the cab are avoided
• This solution will also meet the international requirements
(e.g. ESTA/SC&RA/CICA and Shell)
• The actions to be taken to minimize dangers in case of an
emergency depend on the actual situation and cannot be
foreseen! This is prooven by risk analysis and experience.
• In case of an emergency immediate activation of the
emergency bridging device can avoid accidents and/or
reduce damage.
• To avoid misuse, only a single activation is possible
Proposal to reset the emergency bridging
device:
Reset of the emergency bridging device via a key switch at the outside of the
cab.
The key of the switch must be kept seperately from the crane. This is in the
responsibility of the crane owner/user. (Remark: To erect the crane the
„old key switch“ was required, so the crane owner could not take it out of
the crane)
Each usage of the emergency bridging device and it´s reset is logged with all
data.
In the operator´s manual must be listed:

- The crane owner or/and user is responsible to check the crane in all relevant
parts when the crane was overloaded. A crane expert may be required.
- The crane owner/user is responsible that the key of the switch is kept
seperately from the crane.

Proposal for a future revision of EN 13000
arrangement of bridging devices (example)
override key Set up button
1. rigging, no load chart
for Display
“derricking in a 1 available, speed
100%
suspended 2. escape out of dead
load“ lock situations, speed
- already in place 15%
since many years 3. bridging if sensor
Driver´s fails, speed 50%
2 seat
Data logger
3 Emergency
Reset switch Bridging device
outside the Switching cabinet Inside the cab
cabin
4
New
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Cranes and
Transport
Dec. 2009

The user
associations
SC&RA and ESTA
as well as the
manufacturers
have agreed to the
proposals

Result of the WGP 11 meeting
in Frankfurt 26th January 2010
• The health&safety officials of England, France
and Germany have not agreed yet to the proposal
• They first want to get experience with the solution
comming into force 1st may 2010
• The experiences shall be collected by a
questionnaire send out by ESTA (This can be done
earliest end of 2010!!)
• During one of the next meetings this point shall be
discussed again

Next steps
• In case the FEM/ESTA/SC&RA proposal will be
accepted by the WGP 11 we have to open another
discussion with the SC&RA :
• Even if the proposal will be accepted and listed in
the next revision of EN 13000 the cranes cannot be
delivered worldwide with the CE sticker if they are
programmed with 85% charts.
• A crane which can be delivered and traded
worldwide can only be programmed with the 75%
charts

Next steps
• The opinions are differing not LTM 1150-6.1

46.8t Ballast T-61.8 (92/92/92/92/92)
too much: 14
• 75% charts plus 10% to come 12

out of dead lock situations are
approx. the same as the 85% 10
charts. 8 EN 13000
Traglast [t]
EN 13000*110%
Problem: 6 PCSA
• SC&RA wants to offer the 4
„75% plus 10%“ charts to their 2
customers in a printed version. 0
This is not covered by the EN

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Ausladung [m]
13000 and the machine

directive
Next steps
• ESTA and FEM must continue the
discussion with both parties:
• The SC&RA and the European health &

safety people


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EN 13000 Mobile Cranes,

rated capacity limiter

Hans-Dieter Willim FEDERATION EUROPEENNE DE LA MANUTENTION 1

• EN13000, 2010 amendment

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• The European Machinery Directive is a

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2004 2010 2011

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First May 2010

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Display 1 Set up button

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Two different functions:

The rated capacity limiter automatically changes the function of the

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Self hold function active if:

Self hold function deleted if:

Set up button activated:

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no capacity chart available

Max. radius Radius

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already in place since many years

Self hold function active if:

Self hold function deleted if:

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Most European manufacturers will locate it at the

• data is recorded automatically, independant of the crane

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Text measurements Format values 1 values 2

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• FprEN13000, 2009 amendment

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• “SC&RA adamantly opposes the amendments to the

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• FprEN13000, 2009 amendment

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Additional function of set up button No.1:

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To mitigate a sudden danger :

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• Self hold function

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• With this solution the disadvantages of the bridging device

In the operator´s manual must be listed:

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• The opinions are differing not LTM 1150-6.1

• 75% charts plus 10% to come 12

• SC&RA wants to offer the 4