What is ebc?

EBC is "Placing efficiency increased through technical innovations “Mechydronic” is the term for the ultimate combination of mechanical, hydraulic and electronic systems. Putzmeister’s years of experience in these areas have enabled the company to develop the innovative Ergonic Boom Control (EBC), a computer-based system for controlling concrete placing booms. As a result the pump operator has an easier job and can service the construction site more effectively. The boom arms are moved using an infinitely variable, remote-control joy-stick. The boom and end hose move smoothly, thank’s to EBC. This is a decided advantage for high output. EBC means more all-round comfort, safety and cost savings because of the high productivity of the concrete pump. All in all, it’s an Putzmeister innovation that sets standards in the industry. Following on from EBC, there are further Ergonic modules that facilitate day-to-day work on the concrete pump and make its operation more efficient. EOC for example – the Ergonic Output Control – maintains the engine’s speed of rotation at an efficient rate. Or EPS – Ergonic Pump System –undertakes the control of the concrete pump and ensures an optimised pumping process."

I know how it works , I run it since 6-7 year or even longer . It was with the first generation of sensors on the boomparts . When it had more problems than todays generation ! My pump is 2.5 year now and We have not change one sensor yet ! On the old pump could We change one a month....

I had the opportunity to play with this systeem on a 52/5 putz, awesome systeem,you can drink coffee, roll a smoke and operate the boom at the same time. the danger is that you get spoiled and loose your touch with old fashioned way of operating the boom. maybe when I'm old and grey I will use it , for now let me play with my "nintendo" and walk around some hosemen by hand

Lock the first section , it is so on brand new ones to . On some hights it's a must to lock boom A and B or switch it of . When you switch it of the EBC witch mode do you set it in ? Nr 1 or 5 ?

Pos . 1 is manual with boomdamping . Pos . 5 is manual without boomdamping (If you should do it 100% right you should turn of the key on the receiver) .

I believe mode 1 is by hand but controlled by ebc and mode 5 is all by hand. In mode 5 the boom is a little bit nervous. Mode 3 is for auto unfolding. 

how bout when your pouring slope paving?

You adjust the hight buy turning the joystick , same when going down in a form just turn the joystick and it goes straight down .