The eMAX is Elebia’s versatile tool, often referred to as the “Swiss Army knife” of lifting solutions. It offers users complete control over hooks, allowing for real-time monitoring, configuration, and logging of essential data. In this article, we will guide you through the menus and options available on the eMAX, ensuring you can utilize its full potential.
In the eMAX manual you can find all the information related to the device [here].
Main Screen Overview
Upon launching the eMAX, you will see all hooks linked to the device displayed prominently on the main screen. Below, a horizontal menu provides quick access to various functions:
- Info (“i”) Icon: This icon is your gateway to detailed information about the selected hook or the eMAX itself. By selecting it, you can view crucial data such as the hook's specifications and operational history.
- Gear Icon: Tapping this icon opens a preferences menu for both the hook and the eMAX. Here, you can customize settings to suit your operational needs.
- Profile Icon (Person): This feature allows you to switch between different user profiles, ensuring that each user has access to their personalized settings and logs. For more details on managing profiles, please refer to our dedicated article [here]
- KG Save Icon: This icon enables you to save the current weight reading from the load cell directly to your log, facilitating accurate record-keeping.
- Send Data Icon: Use this icon to transfer your log data via the USB port, making it easy to share information with your team or for record-keeping purposes. For more detailed information about the log, please refer to this article [here] .
- Hook Icon: This option allows you to change how the hook is displayed on the main screen, providing flexibility in how you monitor your equipment. When the hook is displayed, you can view different parameters related to the hook, such as radio signal strength, battery level, and, if equipped with a magnet sensor, whether the ring or sling is correctly positioned.
- Autoclose Icon: Adjust the hook’s autoclose settings with this icon. For more information on configuring this feature, please check our dedicated article. [here] .
- Contrast Icon: This icon lets you adjust the screen contrast for optimal visibility in various lighting conditions.
- Reserved Function Icon: This icon is currently reserved for future functionalities, ensuring that the eMAX remains adaptable to evolving needs.
Info Menu
Within the Info menu, you can extract vital information about both the hook and the eMAX:
- Hook Information: Select the serial number of the hook you wish to review (ensure the hook is powered on and linked). You will find details such as the hook's birth date, Working Load Limit (WLL), total cycles, and partial cycles. Additional pages accessible via the down arrow provide maintenance records, overload events, radio settings, and load cell parameters.
- eMAX Information: This section displays specific data about the eMAX, including model, serial number, birth date, and registered user information. Further pages reveal radio settings and other system parameters.
Gear Icon – Preferences
The preferences menu is divided into two main sections:
- Hooks Menu: Here, you can view all hook positions and assign hooks to specific slots. Selecting a hook opens the Settings Menu, where you can verify or assign the hook’s serial number and configure detailed hook parameters. For a deeper dive into these settings, please consult our corresponding article. [here].
- eMAX Menu: This section contains parameters specific to the eMAX system, allowing for tailored configurations to enhance performance. For a deeper dive into these settings, please consult our corresponding article. [here].
By understanding and navigating the eMAX menus, users can effectively manage hooks, monitor operational data, and configure both hooks and the eMAX system. This ensures safe, efficient, and optimized lifting operations, making the eMAX an invaluable tool in your lifting arsenal.