NS100 Sway control

Supplement
Sway control with ABB ACS880 Crane control (+N5050)
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NS100 Sway control

Supplement
Sway control with ABB ACS880 Crane control (+N5050)

MAN3920151001 Rev A
EN
EFFECTIVE: 2015-09-23

FIDOS\YATDM1

 2015 NOSWING. All rights reserved.

Table of contents

Table of contents............................................................................................................................ 3

Introduction to this manual ........................................................................................................... 5

Chapter overview ............................................................................................................................. 5
Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................ 5
Compatibility..................................................................................................................................... 5
Reader ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Related documents .......................................................................................................................... 6
Product and service inquiries............................................................................................................ 6
Providing feedback on manuals........................................................................................................ 6
Document library on the internet....................................................................................................... 6

Start-up and control ....................................................................................................................... 7

Checklist for a Quick Start-up ........................................................................................................... 7
Figure 3. NS100 and ACS880 Connection example. ................................................................... 8

Program features............................................................................................................................ 9
Chapter overview ............................................................................................................................. 9
Overview of the Sway function ......................................................................................................... 9
How does the NS100 Sway control operate? ................................................................................. 10
Initial sway correction while starting ........................................................................................... 10
Sway correction while moving load ............................................................................................ 10
Sway correction while stopping .................................................................................................. 10
Straight up lifting ........................................................................................................................ 10
Follow me .................................................................................................................................. 10
Limit switches ............................................................................................................................ 11

Commissioning instructions for Sway function......................................................................... 12

How to decide mounting direction: .................................................................................................. 12
Workflow for easy setup of drives direction command: ................................................................... 12
Long travel setup ....................................................................................................................... 12
Trolley setup .............................................................................................................................. 12

Mechanical mounting. .................................................................................................................. 13

Electrical installation guide ......................................................................................................... 16

Fieldbus communication settings ............................................................................................... 17

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NS100 communication ....................................................................................................................17

Crane fieldbus control .....................................................................................................................18

Signals and parameter ..................................................................................................................19

Chapter overview ............................................................................................................................19
Terms and abbreviations .................................................................................................................19
Group 9 Added signal from sway control .........................................................................................20
Group 78 External sway control.......................................................................................................20

Examples of typical connections and parameter settings .........................................................25

Chapter overview ............................................................................................................................25
Automatic system identification ...................................................................................................25
Straight Up Lifting schematics.....................................................................................................26
Functionality of Straight up lifting function ..............................................................................26
Straight Up Lifting interacting with hoist control schematics ........................................................27
Functionality of Straight up lifting function interactive with hoist ..............................................27
Follow me schematics ................................................................................................................28
Functionality of Follow me function.........................................................................................28
Detailed information on the product. ................................................................................................29
Led lamps signaling.........................................................................................................................30
Product safety .................................................................................................................................30
No Swing™ hardware module has undergone the following tests: ..............................................30
Environmental safety ..................................................................................................................30

Warranty and liability information................................................................................................31

FAQ/Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................31
Introduction to this manual

Chapter overview
This chapter describes the contents of the manual. It also contains information on
the compatibility, safety and intended audience.

Safety instructions
Follow all safety instructions delivered with the drive.
• Read the complete safety instructions before you install, commission, or use the
drive. The complete safety instructions are given at the beginning of the
Hardware Manual.
• Read the software function specific warnings and notes before changing the
default settings of the function. For each function, the warnings and notes are
given in the subsection describing the related user-adjustable parameters.

Compatibility
The manual is compatible with ACS880 Crane control program version 2.0.0.0 or
later (version code can be found from a signal 07.07: LOADING PACKAGE VER).

Reader
The reader of the manual is expected to know the standard electrical wiring
practices, electronic components, and electrical schematic symbols.

Contents
This Sway control with NoSwing NS100 supplement describes the operation and
the settings of the sway control functions with ABB ACS880 Crane control program
(+N5050). The rest of the program is equal to the ABB ACS880 Crane control
program manual which is documented in the Firmware manual,ACS880 crane
control program (option+N5050) (3AXD50000027678 [English]).
The supplement consists of the following chapters:
• Start-up and control points out the items to remember at the drive start-up. It also
refers to the related documents for further information.
• Program features describes the operation of the Sway control function, the core
of the Sway control program.
• Describes the user adjustable settings for tuning the operation of the Sway
control function.

Introduction to this manual

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Related documents
This Sway control with NoSwing NS100 supplement is to be used together with
ABB Firmware manual,ACS880 crane control program (option+N5050)
(3AXD50000027678 [English]).
Hardware Manual (appropriate Hardware Manual is delivered with the drive).
Option manuals (appropriate option manual is delivered with the option device).

Product and service inquiries

Address any inquiries about the product to your local NOSWING representative,
quoting the type code and serial number of the unit in question. A listing of
NOSWING sales, support and service contacts can be found by navigating
to www.noswing.com

Providing feedback on manuals

Your comments on our manuals are welcome. Go to www.noswing.com .

Document library on the internet

You can find manuals and other product documents in PDF format on the Internet.
Go to www.noswing.com .

Introduction to this manual

Start-up and control

Checklist for a Quick Start-up

Step Instruction Additional Information

1. Execute basic crane commissioning ABB ACS880 Check brake control and limit switches
Crane control program (+N5050)
2. Install NS100 and MODBUS-communication Check fieldbus-adapter’s strapping settings
between ABB ACS880 according adapter’s user’s manual
3. Check NS100 mechanical installation and correct “Long travel: FWD=positive speed reference and
direction. trolley: To right =positive speed reference, see
picture below
4. In ACS 880 open the hided NS100 settings Password 584 into the parameter passcode 96.02.
parameters After the settings, change passcode back to 1.
5. Do the settings according a table on chapter xx
6. Check status indicator from NS100 Green = OK, sway-control activated
Blinking Green= OK, but sway-control disabled
Blinking RED =No MODBUS-connection
Red= General fault

7. Trial run

Start-up and control

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Control operation
The drive can be controlled by the panel (local control, during commissioning) or
through the external control signal interface (remote control). Switch between local
and external control modes with the LOC/REM key on the control panel or with the
DriveComposer PC tool.
When the Drive is controlled through the fieldbus the commands are given and
received over the fieldbus communication link (see chapter Fieldbus
communication).
How the Sway control program works is described in chapter Program features.

Figure 3. NS100 and ACS880 Connection example.

Start-up and control

Program features

Chapter overview
This chapter describes the operation of the Sway function.

Overview of the Sway function

Swing of the load causes problems when a crane is being operated in manual
control, particularly if the operator has only little experience. Depending on the
mass of the load, quite a significant amount of kinetic energy is bound in the
swinging load and may cause dangerous situations or damages either to the load
itself or to the environment.
By Sway control program, the load and initial sway problems can be essentially
reduced without any significant changes in the crane itself.
The purpose of the Sway control program is to help to drive the crane manually. For
the best result the driver should rather control the load directly, not indirectly by the
bridge and/or trolley. The driver can leave the sway compensation task for the
frequency converter.

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How does the NS100 Sway control operate?

Initial sway correction while starting

When load is lifted and the operator starts to move the load (long travel, trolley or
both), NS100 have different modes of sway control.
Full correction at start: When NS100 receives start command it finds the best
moment to start and starts according to a optimal curve based on the rope angle.
This start sequence takes care of possible initial sway at start and minimizes sway
caused by the pendulum effect into the full speed run when moving the load.
Calculated start: NS 100 ramps up the motors according to a profile that minimizes
sway based on the rope angle.
Ramp start: Starting according to ramp settings in drive.

Sway correction while moving load

While load is moving towards its destination NS100 minimizes sway caused by
external forces such as wind.

Sway correction while stopping

When crane operator removes start command, wants to stop. NS100 have different
modes of stopping.
Full correction at stop: NS100 waits for the best moment to stop and stops
according to the optimum ramp down based on the ropes angle speed. This mode
removes most of the sway and the load is stable at stop. Due to the stop curve of
this mode the load moves a bit after stop command is given.
Calculated stop: NS100 stops as fast as possible according to a standard ramp
down curve. The curves correction parameter is based on behavior at start and
ropes angle speed. This mode stops the load faster but the load can have some
sway at stop.
Ramp stop: NS100 monitors the stop behaviour but do not make any corrections.
Motors ramp down according to drives rampprofile and ramptime.

Straight up lifting
When this mode is enabled and function started NS100 controls start command and
speed reference of both directions. NS100 runs towards zero angle at a predefined
speed until zero angle is reached or function start command removed.
This function can be integrated to the hoist drive control helping the operator center
the lifting point, and make it impossible to lift the load with an angle on the ropes.

Follow me
When enabeling “Follow me” function, the crane will follow the hook with the rope in
almost vertical position during the run. This function is mainly used on small cranes
with light loads. Preferable use this function when operator wants to move emty
hook across the workshop, the crane will follow the hook in both longtravel and
trolley direction, getting there as fast as possible with minimum loadswing at stop.

Program features
Limit switches
The distance to stop the crane from full speed can be estimated by formula (units
are SI units):

s=
v
4
(t + t acc )
Here t is the longest possible pendulum time constant, it can be estimated from the
hoisting height:
t = 2 sqrt (height)
Example: Hoisting height is 16 m and crane full speed is 30 m/min = 0.5 m/s and
normal deceleration time for manual driving is 5 sec (Par. 22.02). According to
linear ramp the slowdown distance of the crane would be 0.5 x v x t acc = 1.25 m.
With Sway engaged the basic ramp time can be set shorter, for example 4 sec (Par.
22.09 ASWAY RAMP TIME [s]).
The slowdown distance of the load is in this case:
t = 2 x sqrt 16 = 8 s, s = 0.5/4 x (8 + 4) = 1.5 m.

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Commissioning instructions for Sway function

How to decide mounting direction:

Sensor is to be mounted in long travel direction, meaning the sensor is aligned so

that sensor points in long travel direction when mounted.

Workflow for easy setup of drives direction command:

Look at the label on sensor for long travel and trolley default directions.
Make sure that long travel drive has node number #1 on Modbus.

Long travel setup

Start long travel drive in rev direction at a slow speed locally or by drives PC
software. Check that the crane is moving in rev direction according to label on
sensor. DO NOT start motor if there is a risk of personal or structural damage!
If the direction matches the label on sensor, switch drive to remote control and
continue to test direction from pendant otherwise (note1). Press the button for long
travel on pendant and check that crane moves according to markings on pendant
and crane. If everything is ok then continue with trolley drive otherwise (note 2).

Trolley setup
The trolley rev direction is now on your left hand when looking in long travel fwd
direction
Check that modbus node number is set to #2
Repeat the same procedure as for long travel.
First local test to make sure that the motor is turning the right way.
Second pendant test to check that the pendant and crane direction markings match.
Note 1: If the crane is moving in forward direction when testing locally at low speed
(rev), switch motor direction by switching 2 phases on motor or by parameter. Do
the test again and make sure the crane is moving in the right direction.

Note 2: If the crane is moving in the opposite direction from the markings of the
pendant and crane, switch DI1 and DI2 signals on drive.

Program features
Mechanical mounting.

WARNING!
Mechanical installation of the No Swing ™ requires operations on altitudes and
additional safety measures need to be taken. Before starting the mechanical
installation of the No Swing™ ensure that all the risks of operating on altitudes are properly
addressed.
Follow the safety instructions given in this manual and always refer to the safety
instructions of the industrial crane as well as the installed frequency converter for
further guidance

Note

To avoid damages to No Swing™ caused by the hoist winding back and unwinding the wire
(hoist reeving), pay particular attention to ensuring the correct positioning the device on the wire.

1. Locate the correct placement of the No Swing™ on the industrial crane (Picture
6)
3. Prepare the snap-on fastening by correctly attaching the screws.
2. Ensure that the device is correctly aligned against the rope with Modbus
connection cable facing upwards and led lamp facing downwards (Picture 5)
3. Fasten the device to the rope and ensure that the device is fastened securely
4. Ensure that the device is securely fastened

After completing steps 1-4 correctly, the electrical installation can be initiated.

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Picture 1. Device correctly against the rope. Modbus connection cable

facing upwards, led lamp facing downwards. The device is ready to be
fastened.

Program features
Picture 2. Ensuring the correct installation onto the crane. Cable facing
upwards, led lamp facing downwards.

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Electrical installation guide

WARNING!
All electrical installation and maintenance work should be performed by
qualified electricians.
The adjoining equipment for No Swing™ (drive, crane) should be properly earthed.
Do not attempt any work on a powered crane or drive. After switching off the mains,
always allow the intermediate circuit capacitors 5 to discharge before working on
the No Swing™ device.

Neglecting to take the appropriate safety measures can cause physical injury or
death.

Note

Correct mechanical installation of the No Swing™ is required before starting the electrical
installation.

1. A 10 meter long cable is attached to the device, the cable is intended to connect the No Swing™ and
the frequency converter or PLC. Please take a moment to identify the five color-coded wires at the
other end of the cable (brown +24 VDC; white 0 V; grey Modbus data A; pink Modbus data B;
green Modbus gnd; yellow Earth on NS board

2. Locate the Modbus adapter in the frequency converter. The color coded wires (cables) need to be
correctly connected to the Modbus adapter. Follow the instructions provided on the product label, for
the correct attachment of wires (cables)

3. Follow the instructions provided on the product label in order to attach the color-coded cables to the
Modbus adapter. Please remember that this document is specifically crafted to conform to the ACS
880 frequency converter manufactured by ABB. If a different kind of frequency converter is installed
always refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for additional reference.

Program features
Fieldbus communication settings

NS100 communication
NS100 communication is made by MODBUS-protocol, therefore it needs FSCA-01-
fieldbus adapter to be installed into the drive. Communication settings is done to the
group B, parameter groups 54-56 Fieldbus B settings. See basic settings to the
group 54 below:
Note ! REMEMBER to check position of termination resistor switch in the fieldbus
adapter
54.1 FBA B type RS-485 comm
54.2 Profile ABB Classic
54.3 Station ID Longtravel ID=1, trolley ID=2
54.4 Baud rate 57.6 kbit/s
54.5 Parity 8 None 1
54.6 Modbus timeout 10
54.7 Timeout mode None
54.11 Word order HiLo
54.12 Address mode Mode 0
54.13 FBA B Par13 0
54.14 FBA B Par14 0
54.15 FBA B Par15 0
54.16 FBA B Par16 0
54.17 FBA B Par17 0
54.18 FBA B Par18 0
54.19 FBA B Par19 0
54.20 FBA B Par20 0
54.21 FBA B Par21 0
54.22 FBA B Par22 0
54.23 FBA B Par23 1
54.24 Protocol check 1
54.25 Protocol Modbus.

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Crane fieldbus control

Crane fieldbus control is made selected fieldbus protocol in fieldbus control group
A, therefore all settings must be done in groups 51-53.
Below is example when used protocol is MODBUS with FSCA-01-fieldbus adapter
51.1 FBA A type RS-485 comm
51.2 Profile ABB Classic
51.3 Station ID 5
51.4 Baud rate 57.6 kbit/s
51.5 Parity 8 None 1
51.6 Modbus timeout 10
51.7 Timeout mode None
51.8 OK messages 35083
51.9 CRC errors 0
51.10 UART errors 0
51.11 Word order HiLo
51.12 Address mode Mode 0
51.13 FBA A Par13 0
51.14 FBA A Par14 0
51.15 FBA A Par15 0
51.16 FBA A Par16 0
51.17 FBA A Par17 0
51.18 FBA A Par18 0
51.19 FBA A Par19 0
51.20 FBA A Par20 0
51.21 FBA A Par21 0
51.22 FBA A Par22 0
51.23 Init status 1
51.24 Protocol check 1
51.25 Protocol Modbus

Select control signal sources to be fieldbus, see list below:

20.1 Ext1 commands Fieldbus A
22.11 Speed ref1 source FB A ref1

Program features
Signals and parameter

Chapter overview
This chapter describes the user-adjustable parameters of the Sway function.
Only new added parameters and signals are listed here. Descriptions for the rest pf
parameters are listed
So these parameters are extra to the parameters described in ABB Firmware
manual,ACS880 crane control program (option+N5050) (3AXD50000027678
[English]

Terms and abbreviations

Term Definition
FbEq Fieldbus equivalent. Shows how the value on control panel is converted to a integer
value when communicated over a serial communication link (fieldbus interface).
Def Default value
Type Data type
B Data type Boolean
I Data type integer
Pb Data type packed Boolean
R Data type real
S Data type string

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Group 9 Added signal from sway control

Index Name/Selection Description Type/Def/FbEq
9.06 Crane speed Incoming crane speed reference to the NS100. Type: I
reference Def: 1

Group 78 External sway control

Index Name/Selection Description Type/Def/FbEq
78.01 Enable ext sway control Enale, Disable, Other….(pointer connection). Enables the
external sway control (will make changes to speed reference
logic).

NOTE:It is allowed to external sway control provide correction

of the speed reference.

78.02 Ext speed corr to drive src Source selection, from which signal is taken speed correction Type:
value to the drive. E.g. 47.1. NS100 transmits value to this Def:
signal (47.1).
78.03 Direct lift enable With this parameter is selected source to activate direct lift Type:
function. E.g DIx or fieldbus control word bit. This information Def:
will be sent to the NS100 in 78.20 User status word 1 bit 6.
Rising edge activates function. When hook/ropes are in direct
line, NS100 sent feedback in 78.50 Ext sway control word 1
bit 4 “Direct Lift Done”.

Note: rising edge will start the drive automatically and will
keep it run until direct lifting condition is reached or normal
command to start motion is received.

78.05 Actual speed unscaled Crane actual speed unscaled (without decimals). 1584.4 rpm Type: I
1584 rpm Def: signal
78.20 User status word 1 The NS100 reads this status word. User can set them Type:
according NS100 configuration with parameters 78.30-78.35 Def:
(bits 0…)
0. External sway control enabled

1. Toggle bit (to NS100)

2. Start command is active (from operator)

3. Started, ready to follow reference

4. Speed reference is limited (drive is limiting itself

for some reason e.g. torque limit. Source is
taken from 6.16.7)

5. Drive is stopped (not modulating)

6. Direct lift command to NS100 (it is connected

directly to status of 78.03 Direct lift enable)

7. Reserved for “follow me”

8. Modbus id identified

9. ---15 Free for future use

Signals and parameters

Index Name/Selection Description Type/Def/FbEq
78.30 User status word 1 bit 0 Defines source for 78.20 User status word 1 bit 0 Type:
“External sway control is enabled” Def:
e.g. TRUE
78.31 User status word 1 bit 1 Defines source for 78.20 User status word 1 bit 1 Type:
“Toggle bit (to NS100)” Def:
e.g. P.31.215.0
78.32 User status word 1 bit 2 Defines source for 78.20 User status word 1 bit 2 Type:
“Start is active (from operator)” Def:
e.g. P.6.198.0
78.33 User status word 1 bit 3 Defines source for 78.20 User status word 1 bit 3 Type:
“Started, ready to follow refererence” Def:
e.g. P.6.16.4
78.34 User status word 1 bit 4 Defines source for 78.20 User status word 1 bit 4 Type:
“SPEED REFERENCE IS LIMITED” (Limit bit) Def:
e.g. P.6.16.7
78.35 User status word 1 bit 5 Defines source for 78.20 User status word 1 bit 5 Type:
“Stopped (Not modulating)” Def:
e.g. P.6.16.6-
78.36 User status word 1 bit 6 Defines source for 78.20 User status word 1 bit 6 Type:
HIDDEN signal “DirectLift command (HIDED, connected directly to status Def:
78.03 Direct Lift enable)

78.50 Ext sway control word 1 Control word to crane from NS100. Type:
0. Toggle bit (back from NS100) Def:
1. Keep brake closed (at the moment of the start wait the
good time togo, swaying angle
2. Keep start command active (after stop command from
operator it is kept drive running to correct swaying)
3. Force reference to zero (if it is needed, speed ref ramp
can be forced ro be zero)
4. Direct lift is done (hook/ropes have zero angle)
5. 15 Free for future use

78.51 Timeout delay Timeout delay of external sway control. After stop command Type: T
it is waited this time, and if ext sway still working drive will Def: 10s
forced to stop (safety issue)

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Index Name/Selection Description Type/Def/FbEq

78.60 Ext sway configuration word 1 NS100 Configuration words. Type:
0. Enable sway correction at start (during ramp-up, Def:
1=Enable)
1. Enable sway correction at stop (during ramp-down,
1=Enable)

2. Enable measure mode. Measured values will be sent to:

Angle->78.67
Angle Speed-> 78.68
Axis acceleration ->78.69
(Note ! This mode disables all other external sway
control functions, 1=DISABLE all sway control functions)

3. Direct lift start signal

4. Direct lift start signal connected to this drive

Defines to which drives parameter 78.60 Bit 3 Direct lift

start signal is connected)
NS100 reads this signal from one drive only!

5. Measure mode filter Disable.

If user want to read raw data from sensor in measure
mode then set this bit to “1”

6. 15 Free

78.61 Ext sway configuration word 2 NS100 Configuration words. Type:

0. Inverse sensor polarity Def:
(Can be use only in case that mechanical installation of
the NS100 is not possible to install according
instructions.)
“0”= not inversed, “1”=inversed.

1. Automatic zero angle calibration

“0”=Disabled,”1”=Enabled.

2. Trigger zero angle calibration

“1”= Activate, After calibration process is done this bit
will be set to “0” by NS. Recommended to perform this
task after commissioning with the lifting ropes in steady
vertical position.

3. 15 Free

78.62 Minimum speed for correction NS100 Configuration words. Type:

Minimum speed for correction in RPM. Def:

When motor speed falls below this value NS correction

functions are disabled.

Signals and parameters

Index Name/Selection Description Type/Def/FbEq
78.63 P value for NS correction PID NS100 Configuration words. Type:
P value for NS correction PID, value divided by 100 Def:
internally. Default “0”

78.64 D value for NS correction PID NS100 Configuration words. Type:

D value for NS correction PID, value divided by 100 Def:
internally. Default “0”

78.65 Direct lift speed NS100 Configuration words. Type:

Direct lift speed RPM. This speed is used when direct lifting Def:
is executed only.

78.66 Status_Alarm word1 NS100 Configuration words. Type:

NS Status/Alarm word Def:
0. NS ready for operation “0”= Not ready, “1”=Ready.
Led behaviour on sensor “Steady Green”

1. NS active (NS sends correction value to drives according

to other parameter settings) “0”= Not active, “1”=Active
Led behaviour on sensor “Blinking Green”

2. Direct lifting function active. “0”= Not active, “1”=Active

3. Measure mode active. “0”= Not active, “1”=Active

4. Bit4

5. Alarm: Measured angle error. Angle outside sensors

measure area. “0”=Ok, “1”=Angle error
Check mechanical installation

6. Bit 6

7. Alarm: Sensor Fault. “0”=Ok, “1”=Fault.

Led behaviour on sensor “Steady Red”

8. 15 Free

78.67 Ext sway measured value 1 NS100 Configuration words. Type:

Angle value, resolution 1/100 degree (filtered), active only in Def:
Measure mode. See 78.60

78.68 Ext sway measured value 2 NS100 Configuration words. Type:

Angle Speed value, resolution 1/100 degrees/s (filtered), Def:
active only in Measure mode. See 78.60

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Index Name/Selection Description Type/Def/FbEq

78.69 Ext sway measured value 3 NS100 Configuration words. Type:
Acceleration along the axis, resolution 1/100 G degree, Def:
active only in Measure mode. See 78.60

78.70 Fixed correction span NS100 Configuration words. Type:

Correction span RPM Def: 0
Example: Motor nominal speed 3000rpm, maximum speed
3300rpm. 78.70=300, NS corrects the speed reference with
values -300 to 300, after the add block in the drive reference
chain the reference will be from 2700-3300 RPM at full speed
(3000rpm).

Zero value means that fixed correction span is not used,

sensor will calculate the optimal span from min and max
speed.

NOTE: Check max. and min. speed limits from the ACS880
(Group 30)

78.71 Configuration Word (Spare) Type:

Def:
78.72 Configuration Word (Spare) Type:
Def:
78.73 Configuration Word (Spare) Type:
Def:
78.74 Configuration Word (Spare) Type:
Def:
78.75 Configuration Word (Spare) Type:
Def:
78.76 Configuration Word (Spare) Type:
Def:
78.77 Configuration Word (Spare) Type:
Def:
78.78 HW revision Displays NS100 Hardware revision Type:
Def:
78.79 SW version Displays NS100 Software version Type:
Def:

Signals and parameters

Examples of typical connections and parameter
settings

Chapter overview
This chapter lists typical connections and parameter settings for basic setup and
functions.

Automatic system identification

It is very important to set the Modbus id for Longtravel to “1” and Trolley to =”2”.
NOTE! Remember to check that Modbus is up and running in connected drives
(check ok packages)
NS100 identifies who is connected and operating on the Modbus line automatically.
When the drives id are identified (#1, #2 or both). NS100 sets the status bit 8 in
parameter 78.20, configures communication and function according to the identified
drives.

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Straight Up Lifting schematics

Schematics below shows how control signals are connected and what parameter
typically are used.

Functionality of Straight up lifting function

This way of connecting and parameterisation gives the operator full control over
straight up lifting function.
When the operator presses the dedicated button on the pendant, drives gives over
the control of the cranemotors to NS100. NS100 starts both drives and gives
speedreference according to ropeangledifference from zero angle. When both
drives have run to the zeroangle position the control returns to the drives, and
normal operation resumes.

Signals and parameters

Straight Up Lifting interacting with hoist control schematics
Schematics below shows how control signals are connected and what parameter
typically are used.

Functionality of Straight up lifting function interactive with hoist

This way of connecting and parameterisation automatically runs the straight up
lifting function before the load leaves the floor.
When the operator presses the Straight up lifting button on the pendant, NS100
disables hoist lift function, waits for lift signal from operator. When operator presses
lift button straight up lifting process starts. When zero angle is achieved done signal
enables normal host lift function.
By releasing the enable button the straight up lifting is aborted.

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Follow me schematics
Schematics below shows how control signals are connected and what parameter
typically are used.

Functionality of Follow me function

This way of connecting and parameterisation makes the crane follow the movement
of the hook.

Drive(s) starts when enable button is pressed and monitors the rope angle. When
ropeangle deviates from vertical, NS100 gives speedref to drive to reach the zero
angle. Deviation is caused by operator that pushes the hook in desired direction
and the crane automatically follows.
NS100 continously does this as long as enable button is pressed.
When enable button is released crane resumes normal operation.
This function is mostly used with emty hook or with light load attached to the hook,
for fast and easy positioning.
NOTE! This mode is not safe to use with heavy loads!

Signals and parameters

Detailed information on the product.

Table 1. Functions and components

FUNCTION COMPONENT
Power supply 19-30 VDC nominal, input range 18
- 36 VDC
Connectors Color coder wires, refer to page 18
Light LED lamp- red and green (see
picture 3)
Power consumption 3 W max

Table 2. Product specification

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Control input Modbus messages
Control output Modbus messages
Auxiliary input Enable/disable digital i/o
requirements
Temperature range From -40º C to +85º C
Relative humidity From 35% to 58% (no condensation)
Ingress protection 66 according to IEC 60529
(IP) class
Dimensions Diameter 90 mm, height 180 mm
Casing Aluminum, painted black

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Led lamps signaling

At the bottom of the No Swing™ casing a small led lamp is installed. The flashing
led lamp will indicate the status of the device as follows:
Steady green= system is running
Flashing green= No Swing™ inactive
Flashing red= no Modbus communication
Steady red= fault
Please refer to the indications of the led lamp for the reference on the device status.
Since the led lamp is installed at the bottom of the device, which (if placed correctly
on the wire) the status of the device can be observed from the ground without the
need to

Product safety

No Swing™ hardware module has undergone the following tests:

EMC measurements to prove that the device complies with generic standards EN
61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-4 (Industrial environment) and test standard EN 55011,
EN 61000-4-2, -3, -4, -6, -8,
HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Test)
HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screen)
It has been proven that the device fulfills the requirements defined in the tests
standards mentioned above.
(Official test documentation available from the manufacturer upon request)

Environmental safety
The product has been manufactured in compliance with Restriction of Hazardous
Substance (RoHs) Directive. This implies that No Swing™ is free from:
Lead (Pb)
Mercury (Hg)
Cadmium (Cd)
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE)

(Official statement available from the manufacturer upon request)

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Warranty and liability information

Inquiries on the current status of warranty and liability in your

country: mailto:[email protected]

FAQ/Troubleshooting

Further inquiries regarding No Swing™: mailto:[email protected]

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Noswing Oy

Jakobsgatan 41D
FIN-68600 JAKOBSTAD
FINLAND
Telephone +358 71 446 0101

Internet www.noswing.fi