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Fantuzzi LMS Plus Technical Manual

If you are wrenching on a Fantuzzi LMS Plus reach stacker and you have been relying on some translation of a translation for your calibrations, stop. That approach costs you billable hours and gets you a machine that still throws alarms. I have seen more than one shop chase a phantom pressure sensor fault because the aftermarket PDF had the wrong mA range for the lifting sensor. This 37-page factory document is what the Reggiane electronic department wrote for the Logicontrol LMS Plus V2.5. It gives you the exact calibration steps, sensor test procedures, and cylinder setup data that the on-board display expects. You are not guessing – you are following the same procedure a Fantuzzi technician would use at the factory.

Machine Calibrations and the On-Screen Menu System

The whole calibration workflow lives inside the Logicontrol Plus display. From the main menu you can step through configuration mode, working data, system tests, and the black box alarms. This manual walks you through every menu level. Need to get to the cylinder angle settings? Use MENU-0-1-0 sequence. The manual shows you the exact key presses and screen responses. There is a procedure on page 2 that describes how to browse the menu system using UP/DN, ENTER, and DEL keys. Aftermarket manuals skip this because they treat every Fantuzzi model the same – they are wrong. The LMS Plus has its own submenu structure for setting angle min/max, boom length, and lifting pressure sensors.

Test Engine and Transmission Sensor: What to Look For

From the main screen, press F2. The manual gives you the exact layout of readings: angle sensor in mA and degrees, boom length sensor in mA and meters, lifting pressure sensor in mA and bar (or load cell right in quintals), lowering pressure sensor, twist lock sensor status (0 open, 1 closed), overload safety status, minimum distance safety, high angle safety, pedal position, and booster active flag. That is a lot of data streaming into the display. If you do not know what each value should read, you will chase ghosts. This manual explains what each field means and how to interpret the numbers. For example, the lifting pressure sensor should return a specific mA range when the boom is at rest – that baseline is not published anywhere else.

Cylinder Calibration: Move to Minimum Angle, Empty, Weight Gain

This is where most DIY techs mess up. The Cylinder section under Machine Configuration covers moving to minimum angle (0.5°, Ps 120), moving to minimum length (3.5°, Ps 120), lifting boom, moving to maximum length (4.0°, Ps 120), and the weight gain procedure. The weight gain routine requires you to insert weight, lock the container, go to max length, land the container, and edit load parameters. If you skip a step the logic controller will not accept the new calibration. The manual shows you the F4 exit commands and the order of operations. I have seen a customer try to bypass the “please lock the container” prompt – the machine refused to proceed. Follow the manual exactly.

4 Reasons to Use OEM Documentation Over Aftermarket Reprints

First, the aftermarket manuals for Fantuzzi equipment often mix up the LMS Plus with older Logicontrol versions, giving you wrong pressure ranges. Second, the OEM manual includes the exact software version (Logicontrol LMS Plus V2.5) and the Engine PLCore software version LPKExx – that matters when you are replacing a controller. Third, the calibration access feature (back up all calibrations to a laptop and restore them to a different machine) is documented here. Fourth, the network address and booster setup are only in the factory print. Related manuals: Fantuzzi RS55 America Stackers Operators Manual – OEM DigiControl covers a different family of stackers but shares the DigiControl display logic. The Fantuzzi RS55 Operators Manual – DigiControl System Operator Manual and Fantuzzi CS45KS, RS55, RS60 Operators Manual – Factory Specs for Stacker DigiCon are useful companion documents if you work on multiple Fantuzzi models.

Is This Manual Right for Your Shop?

If you have an LMS Plus reach stacker with the Logicontrol display and you need to calibrate the cylinder angles, test the engine and transmission sensors, or set up the booster and network address, yes. The manual covers exactly those procedures. It does not cover the mechanical overhaul of the Engine or Transmission – you need the separate shop manual for that. But for the electronic control system and sensor validation, this is the only factory document you should trust. Frequently asked questions about this manual:

Does this manual cover all Fantuzzi LMS Plus models?

It covers the LMS Plus fitted with Logicontrol V2.5 control system. If your machine has a different display or an older Logicontrol version, some menu structures may differ.

Can I perform calibrations without the Logicontrol Plus display?

No. The manual states that most calibrations require the external keyboard and the Logicontrol Plus display. The procedure for accessing calibrations to a laptop exists, but the initial setup still needs the display.

What engine and transmission sensors are tested?

Angle sensor, boom length sensor, lifting pressure sensor, lowering pressure sensor, twist lock sensors, and booster status. The manual shows the exact numeric ranges for each sensor on the F2 test screen.

Is the manual in English?

Yes, the original factory document is in English. The PDF is 37 pages and includes the calibrations section, system test, menu overview, and cylinder setup procedures.

You do not need to translate this manual – it is already in the language of torque specs and sensor values. Access the Factory Manual and keep a copy next to your diagnostic laptop. You will reference it every time you replace a cylinder, change a load sensor, or reset the configuration after a controller swap. External resources: Manual Transmission – general background on transmissions, though this manual is about the electronic control rather than the gearbox itself. Manual Transmission (same link, provided for reference).