Bronto Skylift Unveils S200XDT Aerial Lift with +3 Control System
November 2, 2005 — Bronto Skylift's S200XDT truck-mounted aerial lift made its first public
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Publisher Guy Ramsey (left) and Mark Hinkel of Hinkel Equipment Rental discuss the +3 Advanced Control System from the S200XDT's platform.
One unique feature incorporated in the S200XDT's design is its “short-jacking” option in which the outriggers are fully deployed on all sides but only fully extended on one side, reducing the overall working width of the machine. The outriggers can be set in seven different positions, and the unit maintains a separate work envelope for each outrigger. The boom is designed to telescope into position as it is extended, and with the addition of the turntable's 360° continuous rotation, the S200XDT has the ability to be precisely positioned to save workspace.
Monitoring the outrigger settings, platform, and turntable is the Bronto +3 advanced control system. The +3 automatically keeps the platform within safe operating parameters even if the outriggers are short-jacked. It also oversees axle lock, automatic outrigger deployment, and leveling status. If the outriggers are not positioned correctly or there is zero ground pressure on an outrigger, alarms are triggered to warn the operator. A single control button activates the outriggers and leveling system, which can be positioned in less than a minute.
Differences between the +3 control system and previous Bronto controls include less computer components, color display, outrigger sensor for operator, and more service information. The control can save configuration preferences for up to five different operators, and the system is programmed in eight different languages.
For more information, visit www.bronto.fi.
