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G-FORCE

®

 OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES

 

All operators should read the G-Force® Installation and Operation Manual before 

operating the unit. Please follow the instructions contained in this manual for your 

safety and the optimum trouble-free operation of your G-Force®. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Maximum 

Trolley Saddle is 

 

Read and follow all 

instructions and warning 

information on or attached 

to the G-Force®.  

Check Wire Rope for 

improper seating, twisting, 

kinking, wear or defects 

before operating.   

Center G-Force® over the 

load before lifting a load. 

Do not end or side load. 

Avoid swinging of load or 

load hook when traveling 

with the G-Force®. 

Check the coil cord for 

improper seating, twisting, 

kinking, wear or defects 

before operating.    

The operator’s hand should 

not leave the handle grip at 

any time the G-Force® is in 

use (excluding Float Mode).  

Float Mode – press the  

G-Force® button with only the 

load weight hanging from the 

unit. Applying additional force 

will cause unit to drift.  

The wire rope should never be 

>15

°

 out of vertical while the  

G-Force® is in use. The G360 

must be level at all times. 

Do not impact the  

G-Force® into end stops 

repeatedly or at a speed 

faster than a normal 

walking pace. 

Maximum Trolley Saddle or 

the G-Force® with standard 

in-line slide handle is 14’.  

What is 

Trolley 

Saddle?

 

The 

distance 

from 

bottom of 

wheels to 

floor. 

Questions about G-Force®? 

Call your local Gorbel® 

distributor or Gorbel® 

Customer Service at  

(800) 821-0086. 

The maximum available 

wire rope travel for the  

G-Force® is 11’.  

 

For H5 duty cycle, the 

maximum working stroke 

is 8’. 

11’ 

4

Summary of Contents for G-Force iQ2 1320 lb

Page 1: ...C released 12 2020 Gorbel Customer Order No Serial No Original manual released 06 2020 IMPORTANT DO NOT DESTROY OR DISCARD Default Settings for your G Force unit AP SSID G Force AP Order Number AP Pas...

Page 2: ...le Installation 18 Step 5I Remote Mount Force Sensing Hub Handle Installation 19 Step 6 Electrical Power Connection 20 Step 7 Initial Power Up 20 Step 8 Float Mode and Final Steps 21 22 Step 9 Expansi...

Page 3: ...able without first checking for proper limit switch action 7 Avoid impact between two hoists or between hoist and end stop Do not tamper with or adjust any parts of the hoist unless specifically autho...

Page 4: ...ng wear or defects before operating The operator s hand should not leave the handle grip at any time the G Force is in use excluding Float Mode Float Mode press the G Force button with only the load w...

Page 5: ...at both the top and bottom mounting points diagram D page 23 10 Do not mount any objects to the G Force slide handle grip i e switches Additional objects may interfere with the travel of the sliding...

Page 6: ...uipment described herein is not designed for and should not be used for lifting supporting or transporting humans Failure to comply with any one of the limitations noted herein can result in serious b...

Page 7: ...tions shown above Any modification to the installation orientation of the G Force without the written consent of Gorbel Inc Engineering will immediately void the warranty WARNING As a normal safety pr...

Page 8: ...ither a Gorbel load hook or tooling supplied by others Tooling must meet the guidelines set forth by Gorbel Inc see Tooling Integration Guidelines on page 3 Improper tooling integration will result in...

Page 9: ...heels pre assembled to the actuator trolley diagram 3A When a Gorbel G Force is to be used on a non Gorbel bridge system a universal adapter trolley is required diagram 3B Note The customer must provi...

Page 10: ...connector into the actuator connector diagram 4C 4 5 Assure that the coils of the coil cord are centered around the wire rope when properly installed 4 6 Use the 16mm shoulder bolt and M12 jam nut to...

Page 11: ...wire rope when properly installed 5A 8 Optional Install the hook or tooling using the retaining nut and lock washer The included flat washer is unnecessary in this application Use the open pilot hole...

Page 12: ...Flatwasher Remote Mount Slide 5B 9 Assemble the remote mounted slide handle inside the remote mount bracket using the hardware provided diagram 5B3 Note This step is best completed on a workbench prio...

Page 13: ...am 5C3 5C 9 Reinsert the clevis and cotter pin capturing the wire rope thimble in the swivel assembly diagram 5C3 5C 10 Continue to Step 6 on page 21 Note On suspended pendant equipped systems the wir...

Page 14: ...l Cord Footer M8 Jam Nut G360 Swivel STRAIN RELIEF CLAMP MUST BE USED TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO G360 5D 9 Attach the pendant handle bracket directly to the tooling Assure that the mounting arrangement does...

Page 15: ...e plate to the underside of the actuator using the supplied cap screws lockwashers and spacers as shown and ensure hardware is now completely tightened If an air hose is being installed leave hardware...

Page 16: ...LLEY 83261 BEARING 65086 SNAP RING 2X 83259 2X 2001 12 83258 5F 3 Attach the plate to the underside of the actuator using the supplied cap screws lockwashers and spacers as shown and ensure hardware i...

Page 17: ...shers holding the reinforcement plate to the underside of the actuator leaving the spacers in place and insert them through the air hose bracket and reattach to the underside of the actuator Tighten a...

Page 18: ...e To avoid damaging the handle do not apply more than 200 lbs 90 kg to the grip or handlebars Note Remote handles must be mounted rigidly in order to function correctly For slide handles the mounting...

Page 19: ...nsing Handle and one traditional handle is a supported configuration Note Handlebars and attachments for Remote Force Sensing Hub Handles must not exceed 25 lb 11 3 kg For optimal performance handleba...

Page 20: ...TOP ENGAGED button located on the face of the handle 7 3 During the system power up the OLED at the handle will display G FORCE INITIALIZING If you are using a Force Sensing Handle after power is appl...

Page 21: ...t Mode reaches 90 of the maximum fully loaded lifting speed and shuts the unit down It safely limits the maximum speed of travel in Float Mode CAUTION Actuating the operator present switch while in Fl...

Page 22: ...rise due to tooling changes wear etc 9 2 Please contact Gorbel After the Sales Service department 585 924 6262 if any of the following occur DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR UNIT YOURSELF Excessive noise Unex...

Page 23: ...OUNTING INSTRUCTIONS OPTION DIMENSIONS Diagram 10A Expansion I O block dimensions millimeters Diagram 10B Screw fastener drilling template TIP Expansion I O block mounting instructions only apply to i...

Page 24: ...al to the amount of force applied Forces in lateral directions are not detected Note There is no traditional OPS When the force applied to the handle exceeds a small threshold the unit activates Stand...

Page 25: ...beyond the maximum capacity of the G Force The red LEDs will flash and LIFT OVERLOAD will be displayed on the OLED to indicate to the operator the unit is overloaded The lift may be moved down to allo...

Page 26: ...rope while the handle can be remote mounted to the tooling Use the appropriate extension cable from the G360 swivel assembly to the remote mount handle The handle operates exactly the same as if it we...

Page 27: ...y and safety program mode are available It allows a minimum safe operation on a unit with a damaged handle broken I O electronics or other damaged peripheral control components that would make it dang...

Page 28: ...enus V LIMITS MENU Virtual Limits menu SPEED MENU Lift Speed adjustment RESPONSE MENU Lift Response acceleration adjustment SETTINGS MENU Programmable Features on both the Q2 and iQ2 units ADVANCED SE...

Page 29: ...press and release this button No Timeouts There is no Menu timeout when in Program Mode The menus will be active long enough to confirm any selections and can be exited sooner by activating the OPS se...

Page 30: ...t the upper slowdown limit When traveling upward the load slows down from max speed once crossing this limit UPPER RESUME Keep the hook at the desired position and select to set the upper resume limit...

Page 31: ...een enabling and disabling the load weight display Once enabled weight is displayed two seconds into standard operation unit idling ON_OFF DISPLAY Toggle the unit of the weight readout display between...

Page 32: ...ed for a specific duration If this condition is met the G Force stops because of an anti recoil event The anti recoil Max Force detection mode can now be adjusted via the MAX FORCE setting below once...

Page 33: ...for G Force 165 and Easy Arm 165 models or 101 of the rated capacity plus 5 lbs for all other models Minimum Limit 25 of the rated capacity Note a This can be monitored in Run Mode if WT READ ON is s...

Page 34: ...TY TO LEVEL X Set Overload Detection Sensitivity to between 5 HIGH and 1 LOW one level decrements at a time By default the sensitivity is set at 5 1 5 RETURN BACK TO PREVIOUS MENU Return back to the S...

Page 35: ...both the G Force logo button and the MENU button simultaneously for five seconds 2 The OLED will display UNLOCK CHECK while both buttons are being depressed 3 After five seconds PROGRAM UNLOCKED will...

Page 36: ...LIMITS MENU Virtual Limits menu SPEED MENU Lift Speed adjustment RESPONSE MENU Lift Responsiveness Acceleration adjustment SERVICE MENU Customize and manage maintenance and service features WARNING I...

Page 37: ...100 correspond to lowest and highest speed RETURN TO MAIN MENU Return back to the main selection menu Lift Responsiveness Acceleration Setting RESPONSE MENU RESPONSE LOW Set the lowest handle control...

Page 38: ...Mode causing the unit to speed upward until hitting an object or a push force equivalent to the dropped weight Over Speed Detection Unit terminates Float Mode if speed exceeds maximum Float Mode spee...

Page 39: ...y Arm 165 models or 101 of the rated capacity plus 5 lbs for all other models Minimum limit 25 of the rated capacity A warning is triggered if the tare weight is outside this range SET LIMIT LBS Set O...

Page 40: ...ue to zero to un zero the load cell signal DEADBAND CENTER FSH deadband averaging to improve sensitivity of FSH signal by centering it DEFAULT SETTINGS Apply default setting of FSH Advanced Features A...

Page 41: ...on and vice versa 6 Output External Control Output 2 This output option is controlled by the input on the optional expansion 8 point input output block set to EXTERNAL CONTROL INPUT 2 In this example...

Page 42: ...iQ2 G Force stops at 10 25 lbs depending on unit capacity The Auto Home position programming is located at ADVANCED SETTINGS MENU 2 MENU SET HOME Move the G Force to the desired position in the verti...

Page 43: ...wn Input Float Bias Up 1 2 Output External Control Output 1 Example user defined outputs Output External Control Output 2 Output Clamp Signal Output Run Mode Output Float Mode Output Fault Indicator T...

Page 44: ...PROGRAM MODE CONTINUED 44...

Page 45: ...PROGRAM MODE CONTINUED lwER f R 1_ ll i A B L E A S S Y G o r b e l P N 7 8 6 6 6 O R Diagram J Handle IO Detail Slide Model 45...

Page 46: ...PROGRAM MODE CONTINUED Diagram K Handle IO Detail Pendant Model 46...

Page 47: ...any interference with foreign objects tooling work surfaces etc The actuator is extremely noisy Check the condition of the wire rope Check for any external damage to the actuator covers Float Mode doe...

Page 48: ...ing condition has been resolved 3 ACOPOS Drive fault Drive detected condition that results in a shutdown A drive fault message will display on the OLED screen with the Drive Fault code The recovery fr...

Page 49: ...ng Amber SRV WARN HRS Service Mode Amber SERVICE MODE Run Mode Overload Red WARNING LIFT OVERLOAD Overspeed No Light FLOAT MODE OVERSPEED Handle Idle Timeout Amber IDLE TIME EXCEEDED Handle Mode Green...

Page 50: ...5A Lifting Media 3 16 dia 19x7 Preformed Stainless Steel Wire Rope 1 4 dia 19x7 Preformed Stainless Steel Wire Rope Operating Temperature Range F C 41 122 5 50 Operating Humidity Range Non Condensing...

Page 51: ...s and should be more frequent as the rope approaches the end of its useful life A designated person shall perform periodic inspections This inspection shall cover the entire length of rope The individ...

Page 52: ...nominal diameter greater than 1 64 4 mm for 1 4 6 35 mm diameter rope or 3 16 4 76 mm diameter rope 3 Broken wire removal criteria apply to wire rope operating on steel sheaves and drums However resul...

Page 53: ...ard 4 Unspool rope from drum using jog down button while keeping tension on wire rope with other gloved hand Continue until lower limit is engaged 5 Insert a medium sized screwdriver between the white...

Page 54: ...and pin and set aside 11 Using a 3mm hex wrench completely remove the four button head screws on front cover 12 Remove front cover from actuator and set aside upward to use as a bowl to hold future pa...

Page 55: ...the unthreaded gate out towards you Place gate and hardware in front cover diagram R 23 Using a n M6mm hex wrench remove the two M8 socket head cap screws from the blue colored rope retainer and slid...

Page 56: ...the previously removed hardware Torque hardware to compress lockwashers 6 For 330 lb 150kg and 660 lb 300kg units only Install slide the reinforcement bracket studs into channels and tighten the two 1...

Page 57: ...r air hose if applicable removing coil cord mounting plate and removing pulley pin 2 Remove fasteners holding the reinforcement plate to the bottom of the actuator and nuts holding the U bolt freeing...

Page 58: ...ation of hoist while traveling down is encountered the end effector or tooling on wire rope is not heavy enough to overcome the spring tension Loosen the outside nut one half turn and test the hoist o...

Page 59: ...eight Under Hook and Span if applicable to your unit Level One Kit contains One Wire Rope Assembly One Coil Cord Assembly Level Two Kit contains One Wire Rope Assembly One Coil Cord Assembly One Hardw...

Page 60: ...LY Tools depend on Handle type contact Gorbel After the Sales Service for more info disassembling the Handle 4 Procedure 5 1 Setting up Handle Configurations Disconnect BOTH handles from the Actuator...

Page 61: ...ctioning of a multi handle G Force Easy Arm Run Mode Only one handle can be used to control motion of the G Force in Run Mode When one handle is being used OPS Triggered the other handle will not be o...

Page 62: ...s on connecting to the AP at the G Force IP Address 192 168 105 26 on the VNC viewer For wired connections the suggested laptop Ethernet Port Configuration is as follows See Appendix F for instruction...

Page 63: ...r Lower limit Upper Lower Slowdown Upper Resume and Slowdown Speed Speed Set Max Actuator Speed Up Down Toggle and Jog speed Response Set Handle Response levels Settings Weight Display Idle Time out F...

Page 64: ...s the user to select the language of the HMI Currently only English is available IP Address This read only field will show the IP Address of the Actuator Reset Password Optionally update the password...

Page 65: ...ved on the Actuator New IP Addr Enter the new IP address of the G Force E g Factory IP Address 192 168 105 26 Click Confirm to assign the IP address NOTE After clicking confirm the VNC will disconnect...

Page 66: ...port to Selected Delete Selected To delete any xml file except factory as it cannot be deleted scroll using the arrow buttons to choose the xml file then press on Delete Selected USB USER This toggles...

Page 67: ...ht has to be set on the Advanced Settings tab on the Settings Page AD Unclamp This input is typically wired to an unclamp request pushbutton When the input is on an Output Unclamp Signal turns on only...

Page 68: ...en lift weight 2 tool load weight and click on Set Multiple FM load weight NOTE If any I O changes are made ensure that the weights are set correctly Multi Zone VL 1 2 When this input is turned on and...

Page 69: ...s typically wired to actuate the clamping mechanism of an end effector tooling It turns on when AD UnClamp input is on and remains latched on when the input is released Clamp Unclamp Signal This outpu...

Page 70: ...Menu Tab on the Settings page Click on the drop down to choose between Disabled or a specific Duration E g When the G Force has been used for the specified 500 hrs it will enable this output IO Confi...

Page 71: ...and output features will be identical to Actuator I O iQ2 units will have Actuator I O and or an I O Block Handle I O The Handle I O will come with 2 inputs and 2 outputs Identical features to Actuat...

Page 72: ...low down reduction point load must be at position where slow down begins when raising load Lower Slowdown Program the lower slow down reduction point load must be at position where slow down begins wh...

Page 73: ...nward with the custom jog speed selected Actuator Speed Set Speed Changing the max set speed of the actuator Input Displays the location of where the Toggle Speed was configured either on the Actuator...

Page 74: ...ins Only for 660 Lbs Med Default Float Mode gains with normal responsiveness stability Only for 660 Lbs High Highest more responsive least stable Float Mode gains Only for 660 Lbs Force Sensing Handle...

Page 75: ...loat or custom Min Sec Select the mins or secs to configure the idle time Default Apply default excessive pause timer settings slide and pendant handles 45 seconds Float Mode 60 seconds and custom mot...

Page 76: ...distance from the upper limit Anti Recoil Force On Off Over Force Detection Unit terminates Float Mode if user s operating force exceeds the maximum force limit or a dropped weight is detected by eva...

Page 77: ...the desired value shown in the Value column NOTE Works when Dual Float Input is enabled Anti Drop Tool Weight Program the feature by clicking Set at the desired value shown in the Value column NOTE Wo...

Page 78: ...led Overload This increments when the unit overloads Overspeed This increments when the unit kicks out of float mode based on Over speed Anti recoil settings Virtual Limit Exceeded If a Virtual Limit...

Page 79: ...al in counts Hoist Lights indicate if the Upper Lower limit or Slack switches are triggered I O Toggle to choose between Actuator Handle Expansion Block I O and view the indication based on whether th...

Page 80: ...ecent 20 Drive Faults Refresh Log Updates the log list with any new or active errors 6 References Refer to Appendices Appendix B AP VNC Viewer Install Instructions Appendix C AP Connection QuickStart...

Page 81: ...nnected to the G Force Access Point Field Customizations Instructions Access Point Settings The following parameters can be changed in the AP SSID Access Point Name Access Point Password Reset a Passw...

Page 82: ...ear Figure 3 User Reset Page Click on Confirm Reset Ref Fig 3 A message Resetting Device The login screen will automatically reload when finished will appear and wait for the Login page will reappear...

Page 83: ...This may require a shorter distance between the PC and the G Force to connect Additionally choose a transmit channel further away from the others E g When using 3 G Forces use 3 channels i e use 1 6 a...

Page 84: ...iewer is the B R VNC Viewer Supported by Gorbel or use the VNC Viewer of your choice Click Here to automatically begin the download Or you can download the latest version here https www br automation...

Page 85: ...Figure 9 VNC Viewer App 85...

Page 86: ...nnected to the G Force 8 AP Connection QuickStart Guide 1 A Wirelessly connect to the G Force SSID Select the Internet Network icon in the taskbar and search for the WiFi Network with the G Force Acce...

Page 87: ...y Default IP Address 192 168 105 26 NOTE The IP Addresses of the G Forces can be added as favorites with custom names to make it easier when working in an environment with multiple G Forces 4 Log in t...

Page 88: ...nal protective equipment PPE that must be worn at all times include safety glasses with side shields and safety shoes Additional PPE required for specific activities will be noted in the instruction T...

Page 89: ...click on Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 to open General IP settings Ref Fig 3 Figure 12 Internet Protocol Settings Apply the following settings and then click OK and OK again to apply it to the...

Page 90: ...DISTRIBUTOR NOT AN AGENT Gorbel and Purchaser agree that Purchaser has been put on notice that dealer or distributor is not Gorbel s agent in any respect for any reason Gorbel and Purchaser also agre...

Page 91: ...requency Field Immunity EN 61000 4 4 Electrical Fast Transient Burst Surge EN 61000 4 5 Surge Immunity EN 61000 4 6 Conducted Susceptibility EN 61000 4 8 Power Frequency Immunity Low Voltage Directive...

Page 92: ...tle puff of compressed air or a soft cloth to clean the sensor Do not apply any pressure to the lens or do anything that may scratch it Verify proper handle swivel functionality Pendant Handle Only Ch...

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