Recorded Overhead Crane Webinars

Feb 16 2024

New Magnetek-brand IMPULSE Series 5 Variable Frequency Drives are designed to serve as the intelligent foundation for overhead cranes and hoist systems. This recorded webinar provides a detailed look at the new IMPULSE·G+/VG+ Series 5 VFDs and their proper application for overhead cranes

This webinar covers:

• Introduction of IMPULSE·G+/VG+ Series 5
• Comparison to IMPULSE·G+/VG+ Series 4
• Improvement Highlights
• New Features
• Available Accessories
• Upcoming Product Updates
• Documentation & Resources

May 08 2020

This recorded webinar provides an opportunity to learn more about collision avoidance systems and their proper application for overhead cranes. 

This webinar explores:

• Definitions of crane collision avoidance terminology
• Sensor types, characteristics, and selection of the right type of system for your application
• Application specifications, including indoor and outdoor environment considerations and crane velocity
• System placement and installation
• Future technology developments

Presenter: Casey Cummins, Controls Product Manager

Sep 23 2020

This recorded webinar provides a detailed exploration of the Magnetek®-brand LaserGuard2 collision avoidance system, including information on how to:

• Install a new LaserGuard2 system, including laser placement
• Use the built-in intelligent tools to confirm proper installation
• Implement corrective actions to fix installation or operational issues

Presenters: Casey Cummins, Controls Product Manager, and Mike Mizzell, Product Trainer

This recorded webinar examines the Magnetek Intelli-Guide System, the newest addition to the Intelli-Crane family of innovative automation solutions. The Intelli-Guide auto-dispatch system allows operators to automatically send a load to different pre-programmed areas in a facility with the push of a button. 

Presenter: Jim Kluck, Global Product Manager, Automation

Jul 01 2020

The webinar explores the capabilities of the Flex EX2 radio remote control, including:

• Flex Pairing:
  • Learn how to transfer programming, or “pair,” between Flex EX2 radio remote controls.
  • Pairing allows operators to quickly and easily put spare or replacement radio transmitters into service, eliminating the need for lengthy reprogramming or a return to the factory.  
• Pitch and Catch
  • Understand how this safety feature allows the transfer of crane control between two operators, ensuring the safe transition of a load traversing long distances.
• Key Switch
  • Learn how to handle key switch issues

Presenter: Dennis Hankes, CMCO Product Trainer

This webinar provides a detailed look at the Flex Duo transmitter and MRX receiver that make up this system. During the webinar, you will:

• Discover the versatile functionality of the system 
• Explore the wide range of possible applications
• Examine how the MRX receiver’s compact size makes it easy to fit on a range of equipment types
• Receive recommendations to ensure a smooth installation

The session also explains how the Flex Duo compares to other Flex brand radio remote controls and how to select the right radio for your application.

Presenter: Norm Davis, Business Development Manager, Radio Controls

May 15 2020

This webinar provides an understanding of the setup mode for XLTX and MLTX2 radio remote controls.  Setup mode allows you to change certain parameters within the radio program with requiring a Radio Control Programmer.

Presenter: Dennis Hankes, Product Trainer

May 22 2020

This training webinar reviews installing and troubleshooting a Magnetek^® brand Flex M Radio Receiver. 

Topics include:  

• Instruction on installing a Flex M receiver
• Detailed examinations of product manual wiring drawings and CAD drawings provided with a new receiver
• Demonstrations of module and board disassembly and reassembly
• This session is ideal for technicians, engineers, or anyone who wants to learn more about the Flex M receiver.

Presenter: Dennis Hankes, Product Trainer

Check out this webinar on the NEW Intelli-Connect Diagnostics and Analytics tool.  Intelli-Connect enables quick and easy programming, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of overhead cranes and hoists. Using the Intelli-Connect Mobile App, you can access detailed information right from the plant floor. With this diagnostic information available at your fingertips, you can address issues more quickly, plan maintenance, and ultimately reduce downtime.

Presenters: Jim Kluck, Senior Project Manager, and Rick Emmer, Business Development Manager, CMCO Automation

Intelli-Connect Mobile+, an upgraded version of the Intelli-Connect Mobile app, provides advanced diagnostic and analytic features including:

• Long-term information tracking
• Live run, fault, alarm, and VFD status monitoring
• Maintenance and inspection log creation
• Visibility to the remaining operating life of a hoist

During the webinar, we will review how the solution works and all of the valuable information it provides, so you can more effectively plan maintenance, reduce your mean time to recover, and ultimately increase uptime in your facilities.

Length: 60 minutes

Presenters: Jim Kluck, Senior Project Manager, and Rick Emmer, Business Development Manager, CMCO Automation. During the webinar, Jim and Rick will answer questions about your specific application needs.

Jun 01 2020

This webinar will help you increase your knowledge of Magnetek-brand diagnostic tools, including the IMPULSE®·Link 5, Wireless Diagnostic System (WDS), and DataLogger Drive Support Tool. Utilizing these intelligent diagnostic tools allows you efficiently program, monitor, and troubleshoot multiple drives and get maximum performance from Magnetek's industry-leading AC and DC drive technology.

Presenters: Casey Cummins, Controls Product Manager, and Dennis Hankes, Product Trainer

Sway control technology is just one of the many safety features embedded in Magnetek IMPULSE•G+ Series 4 variable frequency drives. Sway control reduces the swing of a crane load during traverse and bridge travel motions, reducing risk of potential personnel injuries and damage to equipment. This webinar explains the simple steps to set up and use sway control, demonstrate sway control in action, and examine the resulting safety, cost, and productivity benefits.

Presenter: Casey Cummins, Controls Product Manager

This STAHL CraneSystems webinar provides a detailed look at everything involved in modernizing an overhead crane. From how to get started and what components can be modernized to safety regulations you need to consider, you will gain an understanding of why modernizing a crane maintains the value of the systems while increasing its efficiency.

Presenter: Ricky Pickup, Technical Trainer

Magnetek's high-performance AC Line Regenerative Systems take surplus regenerative energy from the motors and return it to the AC power source, reducing total energy consumption and improving energy efficiency. This recorded webinar explains this green technology, how to best apply it, and how to reap the financial and energy saving benefits in your applications. 

Presenter: Casey Cummins, Controls Product Manager

This recorded webinar explores the features and capabilities of Magnetek’s second generation of DC drives, the OmniPulse DDC Series 2 and MagnePulse DMC Series 2. It explains the benefits of upgrading from contactor controls to an OmniPulse drive, such as increased efficiency and improved diagnostics, and explore the drive’s new Ethernet/IP connectivity feature that allows for control and remote monitoring of multiple drives simultaneously. It also discusses the MagnePulse DMC Series 2 Digital Magnet Control.

Included in this webinar are:

• Differences between the first and second generations of both drives
• Successful installation and common troubleshooting techniques
• DC motor fundamentals
• Benefits of implementing digital DC control

Presenters: Casey Cummins, Controls Product Manager, and Gary Aldrich, Magnetek Manufacturer’s Representative

Jun 09 2020

The Yale YK SLE3 electronic control module is a critical safety component in the Yale YK wire rope hoist, preventing unsafe actions that can cause the hoist to overheat or be overloaded. Get a comprehensive overview of the SLE3 operation and basic troubleshooting. 

Apr 30 2020

The webinar will help you increase your knowledge of the IMPULSE·VG+ variable frequency drive’s closed-loop encoder feedback to assist with troubleshooting.

Topics include:

• Hardware components
• Wiring connections
• Tracking the encoder signal through the IMPULSE·VG+ drive
• Understanding and diagnosing encoder faults and alarms

With the improved understanding of encoder faults provided in this webinar, you will be better able to troubleshoot and fix issues and ultimately reduce downtime. 

Presenter: Dennis Hankes, Product Trainer

Aug 01 2020

This webinar is a basic introduction to troubleshooting Magnetek-brand IMPULSE AC Drives using the built-in keypad. The keypad provides a wealth of information that can start you down the proper path to perform necessary corrective actions when a drive fault occurs. 

• U1-Monitor Parameters – communicates how the drive is performing in real-time, including current, output speed, DC-Bus, and inputs/outputs
• U2-Fault Trace Parameters – provides a snapshot of drive activity when a fault occurred, including speed, operator input, and torque
• U3-Fault History Parameters – displays the time and type of the last 10 faults