Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing and setting up mobile working equipment using an interactive control console and specialized programming is provided. The interactive control console provides the user with a decision tree having a plurality of decision groups. The decision groups are sequentially presented to the user for a particular application of the mobile working equipment. The system in transportable and can be programmed for any mobile working construction equipment. The interactive control console and method associated therewith provides enhanced User interface, and assures proper configuration within safety regulations and standards.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring and controlling a complex construction installation from a local or remote location. Each of the functional components of the installation have slave processors associated therewith. The slave processors are coupled to a master and additional processing unit. A communication system for each of the functional components connects all of the functional elements within the components and enables a two way data communication between the master and additional processors and the communication systems. A single control unit coupled to the communication system enables the local, off-line monitoring and controlling of the installation. A remote decentralized routing station coupled to the communication system enables the remote, on-line monitoring and controlling of the installation.