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1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Attention: All users must read these operating
instructions carefully prior to the initial operation. These
instructions are intended to acquaint the user with the
Preparation
hoist controller and enable him/her to use it to the full
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Before beginning to work on electrical components the hoist must be
extent of its intended capabilities.
disconnected from power.
The operating instructions contain important information
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Before connecting the chain hoist ensure that the voltage setting of
on how to handle the hoist controller in a safe, correct and
the hoist matches the local supply specifications. All AETOS hoist are
economic way. Acting in accordance with these
standard set to 400V/3phase/50Hz. If the factory ships hoists set to a
instructions helps to avoid dangers, reduce repair costs
and downtime and to increase the reliability and lifetime of
different voltage, they are clearly marked with an orange warning sticker
the hoist controller.
on the power plug.
Anyone involved in doing any of the following work with
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Wiring diagrams are included with the hoist.
the hoist controller must read the operating instructions
and act accordingly:
Mains supply connection 3 phases
• Operation, including preparation, trouble shooting and
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All AETOS hoist are standard supplied with a red 16Amp/400V 4 pin
cleaning
connector for the mains supply.
• Maintenance, inspection, repair
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If the standard connector is removed ensure the following: The mains
• Transport
supply cable must be an insulated cable with 4 flexible leads. The ground
(earth) lead must be longer than the live leads. The cross-section should
Apart from the operating instructions and the accident
be mm. 1,5 mm2, the cable length should be max. 50 m.
prevention act valid for the respective country and area
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Regarding the electrical power consumption of the various models see
where the hoist controller is used, also the commonly
table 1 on page 4.
accepted regulations for safe and professional work must
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Cable ends have to be provided with end sleeves.
be adhered to.
The user is responsible for the proper and professional
instruction of the operating personnel.
Connecting to the power supply
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The mains supply cable must be connected to the electric chain hoist
before it is connected to the mains supply.
Suitable for entertainment use
The PROLYFT AETOS hoist controllers are specially
Direction of rotation
designed for use in the Entertainment industry. They must
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Check the motor's direction of rotation.
only control electric chain hoists that are suitable for use
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The wiring diagram included has been drawn for a normal, clock¬ wise
in the Entertainment industry.
Combining the hoist controller with different type of
rotating installation. Should the user's mains supply not fulfill these
electric chain hoists might lead to unwanted, unexpected
requirements, e.g. the hoist lowers when lift is selected (or vice versa),
or dangerous situations.
switch the unit OFF immediately and exchange two of the three phase
The PROLYFT AETOS hoist controllers are not designed
connections in the power supply.
to control hoists suspending or lifting loads above people.
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Under no circumstances may the wiring in the pendant control or the
extension cable between the control and the hoist be tampered with, to
Read the manual of the electric chain hoists before
avoid future operation mistakes when using the control or the extension
starting to operate them with the hoist controller.
cable with other hoists.
Regulations
The accident prevention act and/or safety regulations of
4.4. DIRECT CONTROLLED HOISTS
the respective country for using manual and electric chain
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With Direct controlled hoists the hoist will lift or lower "direct" after
hoists must be strictly adhered:
switching on - or connecting the mains supply.
• Europe:
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When the phases of the mains supply rotate clockwise, the hoist will lift.
• Machine Directive 2006/42/EG
The hoist will lower when the phases of the mains supply rotate anti-
• Safety of Machinery NEN 12100:2010
clockwise.
• Germany: BGV D6, BGV D8
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The order of the phases is switched in the pendant control.
Additional regulations are in effect for lifting or suspending
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UP and DOWN buttons on the pendant control must have a "dead man"
loads over people.
functionality. Releasing the button will switch of the power.
Germany: SQ P2
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Switching on the mains supply will release the brake, independent from
The Netherlands: NPR8020-10
the rotation of the mains supply.
United
Kingdom: BS7950-1
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Pressing the E-stop button on the pendant control MUST always switch
off the mains supply.
Maintenance/Repair
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It is not ALLOWED to operate hoists without having an E-stop button in
In order to ensure correct operation, not only the
operating instructions, but also the conditions for
the mains supply circuit.
inspection and maintenance must be complied with. If
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Never connect a "direct control" hoist to the mains supply without any
defects are found or abnormal noise is to be heard stop
(pendant) control. The hoist will start to run without control!!
AETOS Range
AETOS Range
using the hoist controller immediately.
Attention: Before starting t o work on electrical
components the power-supply is to be cut off.
4.5. LOW VOLTAGE CONTROLLED HOISTS
2.
INCORRECT OPERATION
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With Low Voltage controlled hoists the mains supply is connected to a
reversing contactor inside the hoist. Connecting the hoist to the mains
• Do not exceed the rated power capacity per controlled
supply will not cause lifting or lowering of the hoist.
channel.
• Do not lift stuck or jammed loads.
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A separate connector is provided on the hoist (Yellow 16Amp/115V/4pin
• Do not shortly and frequently actuate the up/down
female) to connect a pendant control.
switch.
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This pendant control will either close the circuit inside the hoist for lifting,
• Do not control hoists if the movement of the load is not
when the UP button is pressed or the circuit inside the hoist for lowering
visible from the operating position.
when the DOWN button is pressed.
• Do not control hoists if you are skilled for lifting loads
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Pressing the UP or DOWN button on the pendant control, closing the
• Do not use cables with damaged strain reliefs and/or
lifting or lowering circuit in the hoist, will release the brake.
isolation.
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UP and DOWN buttons on the pendant control must have a "dead man"
• Do not use any input- or output cables that are not
suitable for the supplied voltage and / or current.
functionality. Releasing the button will open the circuit.
• Do not use the Thuja data connection (link in, link out)
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The mains supply should always have clockwise rotating phases.
with other network devices unless these devices are
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Pressing the E-stop button on the pendant control MUST always switch
specified to be suitable for use in the Thuja data
off the mains supply.
network.
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It is NOT ALLOWED to have E-stops on Low Voltage pendant controls that
• Do not connect the controller to a mains connection that
only open the circuit for lowering or lifting.
is not properly fused.
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It is NOT ALLOWED to operate hoists without having an E-stop button in
• Do not use the controller without proper grounding.
the mains supply circuit.
• Do not connect more then one hoist on a single
channel.
4.6. ADDING CHAIN AND CHAIN END STOPS
ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS
3.
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See chapter 8.6.
All electric connections must be used with respect for the
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Each hoist comes with a plastic tool inserted in the chain guide, the chain
specified voltages and maximum power consumption.
input is always on the side of the chain bag bracket. Connect this tool to
one end of the chain and run the hoist in the UP direction. The hoist will
Power input:
The power input connector is a 5pin CEEform connector
pull the chain through the load wheel.
suitable for 3 phase 32Amp / 400Volt. 3 Phases, neutral
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Make sure the welds of each standing chain link are on the outside of the
and ground.
chain, facing away from the load sheave.
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Remove the chain insert tool from the chain and connect first a foam
Depending on the type of controller it can be plugged in to
stopper and second the hook to this end of the chain, the "active" side.
either a 3 phase 400V or a 3 phase 230V mains
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Put first a foam stopper and second the foam stop washer over the
connections.
"dead" end of the chain. Place the chain end stop behind the washer.
Distance from top of foam stopper, over washer end chain end stop, to
Make sure the mains connection is fused at maximum
32Amps per phase. It is advised to use circuit breakers
the end of the chain must be 60cm for all models.
with a C or D characteristic.
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Connect the dead end of the chain to the bolt on the chain bag bracket.
Make sure the mains connection is properly grounded.
4.7. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
Improper grousing might lead to dangerous with the risk
Circuit diagrams are shown in the next drawings:
of electric shock.
Fig. 11. Electrical drawing: Direct Control
Fig. 12. Electrical drawing: Low Voltage Control
Maximum power consumption per hoist.
Each hoist channel is capable of switching an electric
In table 3 motor data of the different types is shown.
chain hoist with maximum power consumption of 1,5kW.
Power output to the hoists
4.8. CHAIN BAGS
For each 4 hoist channels there is a Harting 16 output
Only use chain bags suitable for the total length of the chain, see table 3.
connector.
Use only certified, rated quick links of known capacity to connect the chain
Make sure the cables (and each individual wire of the
bag to the bracket.
cable) connected to the output connector are suitable for
minimum 10Amps at 400V per wire.
When using the hoist in the motor UP position the chain bag bracket will
position the chain bag properly underneath the chain output.
To avoid voltage drops longer cables should have bigger
wire diameters.
Make sure only gravity is needed to guide the chain into the chain bag.
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