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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Attention: All users must read these operating
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instructions carefully prior to the initial operation. These
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hoist controller and enable him/her to use it to the full
extent of its intended capabilities.
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The operating instructions contain important information
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on how to handle the hoist controller in a safe, correct and
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instructions helps to avoid dangers, reduce repair costs
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and downtime and to increase the reliability and lifetime of
the hoist controller.
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Anyone involved in doing any of the following work with
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the hoist controller must read the operating instructions
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and act accordingly:
• Operation, including preparation, trouble shooting and
cleaning
• Maintenance, inspection, repair
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• Transport
8.10. MAINTENANCE OF MOTOR
Apart from the operating instructions and the accident
Motor
prevention act valid for the respective country and area
Under normal conditions the motor is practically maintenance-free.
where the hoist controller is used, also the commonly
accepted regulations for safe and professional work must
Spring activated disc brake
be adhered to.
The user is responsible for the proper and professional
Service to the motor brake is reduced to checking and adjustment of the
instruction of the operating personnel.
nominal brake air gap. The disc brake air gap should be between 0,15
and 0,6 mm. This guarantees short reaction time and low noise emission.
When the wear at the brake lining comes down to the point, where the max
Suitable for entertainment use
possible air gap has finally been reached, the brake lining has to be replaced.
The PROLYFT AETOS hoist controllers are specially
Attention: Do not allow the brake friction pads come into contact with
designed for use in the Entertainment industry. They must
lubricant or similar.
only control electric chain hoists that are suitable for use
in the Entertainment industry.
Combining the hoist controller with different type of
Attention: When checking the air gap, the motor must be switched off
electric chain hoists might lead to unwanted, unexpected
and the hoist must be unloaded.
or dangerous situations.
The PROLYFT AETOS hoist controllers are not designed
•
Measure air gap SLÜ between armature disc and magnet part with feeler
to control hoists suspending or lifting loads above people.
gauge.
•
Compare measured air gap value with max admissible air gap SLÜ (see
Read the manual of the electric chain hoists before
table 7).
starting to operate them with the hoist controller.
•
If necessary replace rotor with brake lining.
Regulations
The accident prevention act and/or safety regulations of
Table 7
the respective country for using manual and electric chain
hoists must be strictly adhered:
Model
• Europe:
• Machine Directive 2006/42/EG
Nenn.
• Safety of Machinery NEN 12100:2010
• Germany: BGV D6, BGV D8
PAE-250
0,15
Additional regulations are in effect for lifting or suspending
PAE-500
0,2
loads over people.
PAE-1000
0,2
Germany: SQ P2
The Netherlands: NPR8020-10
United
Kingdom: BS7950-1
Maintenance/Repair
In order to ensure correct operation, not only the
operating instructions, but also the conditions for
inspection and maintenance must be complied with. If
defects are found or abnormal noise is to be heard stop
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Air gap + 0,1 SLü (mm)
Springforce brake
(Typ)
max.
0,3
BKF 457-04
0,4
BKF 457-05
0,6
BKF 457-06
and carefully engineered product attributes. The AETOS range comprises of a
standard 500kg and 1000kg hoist and will be expanded in the near future.
The Unique ProLyft Program
ProLyft sustains a unique service programme on its complete hoist range,
developed to offer maximum service and support for all hoist owners.
This program encompasses:
• Installed network of trained and certified Service Points
• Lifetime warranty
• Individual identification - easy web-enabled track and trace functions
• ProLyft Service database – automatic reminders for re-certification
• Test certificates worldwide available for owners of every hoist
using the hoist controller immediately.
Standard Features of the AETOS Range:
• Available in a 500kg and a 1000kg hoist body
Attention: Before starting t o work on electrical
• Fixed speed of 4m/min
components the power-supply is to be cut off.
• Red CEE form plug 16Amp 4pin and cable with strain relief
for power connection
• Yellow CEE form plug 16Amp 4pin and cable with strain relief
for low voltage control (optional)
2.
INCORRECT OPERATION
• Equipped with limit switches on all hoists
• End limit switches are activated by chain stop for 100% repeatable accuracy
• Do not exceed the rated power capacity per controlled
and easy of use
channel.
• External limit switches can be used for hoists used above a grid or false ceiling
• Do not lift stuck or jammed loads.
• Multiple voltage motor
• Chain bags for 30mtr up to 80mtr available
• Do not shortly and frequently actuate the up/down
• 5-pocket load wheel
switch.
• Zinc-plated load chain
• Do not control hoists if the movement of the load is not
• 100% sealed aluminium transmission house without oil plugs
• Standard swivel hook on hoist body and hoist chain
visible from the operating position.
• IP 55 protection
• Do not control hoists if you are skilled for lifting loads
• Do not use cables with damaged strain reliefs and/or
Easily Adaptable:
Fig. 20B
• Covers 180 degree rotatable for motor-up use
isolation.
• Easy mounting of optional second brake
• Do not use any input- or output cables that are not
• Brake shaft and electronics prepared for second brake
suitable for the supplied voltage and / or current.
• Output shaft prepared for rotary limit switch or encoder connection
9. ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST IN
• Do not use the Thuja data connection (link in, link out)
• All hoists can be double reeved
• Swivelling chain bag bracket for motor-down and motor-up use
with other network devices unless these devices are
• Multiple voltage motor
GENERAL
specified to be suitable for use in the Thuja data
network.
• Do not connect the controller to a mains connection that
In particular check following parts:
is not properly fused.
• Do not use the controller without proper grounding.
•
Threaded connections in general.
• Do not connect more then one hoist on a single
•
channel.
Check all nuts, screws and locking devices for tightness.
•
Chain container.
ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS
3.
•
Ensure the chain container is securely fastened. Check for cracks or
All electric connections must be used with respect for the
wear.
specified voltages and maximum power consumption.
•
Suspension bolt.
•
(Connection between hoist and suspension bracket resp. trolley) Check
Power input:
The power input connector is a 5pin CEEform connector
for cracks or wear. Ensure all safety devices are in place and secure.
suitable for 3 phase 32Amp / 400Volt. 3 Phases, neutral
and ground.
10. LIFTING LOADS ABOVE PEOPLE
Depending on the type of controller it can be plugged in to
either a 3 phase 400V or a 3 phase 230V mains
In the entertainment industry lifting loads above people is daily practice. The
connections.
European Machine directive demands to make a risk assessment when using
electrical chain hoists to lift or suspend loads over people. Local regulations
Make sure the mains connection is fused at maximum
may differ but in general they demand the following actions:
32Amps per phase. It is advised to use circuit breakers
with a C or D characteristic.
•
The safety factor must be doubled by either creating a second
suspension or reducing the nominal load with 50%.
Make sure the mains connection is properly grounded.
•
A second brake is demanded in some standards.
Improper grousing might lead to dangerous with the risk
•
Full awareness of the lifted load per hoist.
of electric shock.
•
Proper protection against overloading.
Maximum power consumption per hoist.
Note that the above recommended actions never replace local
Each hoist channel is capable of switching an electric
regulations and the risk assessment.
chain hoist with maximum power consumption of 1,5kW.
Power output to the hoists
11. EXPLODED VIEWS
For each 4 hoist channels there is a Harting 16 output
connector.
On the next pages you can find the exploded views of the Aetos 250 and
Aetos 500/1000. In table 8, 9 and 10 you can find the torque settings.
Make sure the cables (and each individual wire of the
cable) connected to the output connector are suitable for
minimum 10Amps at 400V per wire.
To avoid voltage drops longer cables should have bigger
wire diameters.
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be switched off and the hoist must be unloaded.
•
Measure air gap SLÜ between armature disc and
magnet part with feeler gauge.
•
Compare measured air gap value with max admissible
AETOS Range
air gap SLÜ (see table 7).
AETOS Range
• If necessary replace rotor with brake lining.
Model
Air gap + 0,1 SLü
Springforce
[mm]
brake (Typ)
Nenn.
max.
PAE-250
0,15
0,3
BKF 457-04
PAE-500
0,2
0,4
BKF 457-05
PAE-1000
0,2
0,6
BKF 457-06
Tab. 7
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In the entertainment
practice. The Europ
make a risk assess
hoists to lift or suspe
regulations may diffe
following actions:
• the safety factor m
second suspensio
50%.
• a second brake is
• full awareness of t
• proper protection a
Note that the above
local regulations and
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