SUMMARY

45M − RVF SLEWING MECHANISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1. CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. WORKING PRINCIPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. 1. SPEED VARIATION BY FREQUENCY CONVERTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. 2. VARIOUS FUNCTIONS OF THE RVF SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. SLEWING LIMITER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. 1. PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. 2. DESCRIPTION − WORKING PRINCIPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. 3. ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4. FCR SLEWING MECHANISM BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5. MANUAL SLEWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6. ELECTRIC WEATHERVANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7. MAINTENANCE OF SLEWING MECHANISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

FREQUENCY CONVERTER (SLEWING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

PRESENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
USING THE DISPLAY MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
PARAMETERING TO BE CARRIED OUT AFTER THE CRANE ERECTION (PARAMETERING
MODE − PAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
FAULT AND ALARM MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
VARIABLE PARAMETERS FOR RVF SLEWING MECHANISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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45M − RVF SLEWING MECHANISM

1. CHARACTERISTICS

Slewing mechanism RVF OPTIMA

Motor (1) (2) with brake and (2) with encoder

Type Squirrel cage Nominal power 2 x 4 kW

Nominal speed
1500 Connection
(r.p.m.)
Motor
Brake air gap (mm) 0,6 Supply (*)

Brake release
Electric
device

Slewing ring 157 teeth − M10

Classification FEM3 Group M5

FREQUENCY CONVERTER

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2. WORKING PRINCIPLE

2. 1. SPEED VARIATION BY FREQUENCY CONVERTER

- The winch control acts onto the frequency converter which feeds the motor with a frequency
corresponding to the DESIRED SPEED.
- The control is ensured by a control switch with potentiometer which guarantees a stepless speed
variation over the whole speed range (acceleration and deceleration).
- When operating, the frequency converter guarantees a smooth speed transition via:
` eine Frequenzrampe
` a frequency ramp
` a control of the motor torque transmitted into the masts.
Progressive stopping of the movement as the brake applies only at low speed.

2. 2. VARIOUS FUNCTIONS OF THE RVF SYSTEM

- Checks the masts tension: by means of a torque loop when accelerating and decelerating, in order
to not exceed the maximal permissible moment for the mast.
- Checks the inertia variation: without load or with load, with short or long jib, by means of a speed loop
in order to obtain the desired speed with precision.
- Checks the jib oscillation: by means of control ramps in order to control the speed variations.
- Controls several motors.

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3. SLEWING LIMITER

3. 1. PURPOSE
It is provided for machines without collector. The purpose of the slewing limiter is to prevent the electric
cables from getting twisted and damaged.

3. 2. DESCRIPTION − WORKING PRINCIPLE

- A limit switch with reduction gear (1) driven by a pinion meshing directly the teeth of the slewing ring,
records the number of rotations carried out by the crane when slewing.
- This reduction gear drives cams (2) which operate the circuit breakers (3), thus cutting off the corre-
sponding movement.

3. 3. ADJUSTMENTS
- To adjust, operate ”Slewing to right” or ”Slewing to left” and act manually onto the contacts (3) in order
to determine which one cuts the controlled motion.

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3. 3. 1. ADJUSTMENT OF THE LIMIT SWITCH “SLEWING TO RIGHT” (S610S)

- Slew the jib so that the electric cables are not twisted (jib position after erecting the crane).
- Carry out 1 1/2 rotation to right.

Turn the cam (1) until the Turn the cam (3) until the
contact (2) is depressed contact (4) is depressed H301H

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3. 3. 2. ADJUSTMENT OF “SLEWING TO LEFT” LIMIT SWITCH (S615S)

- Having adjusted the “slewing to right” limit switch, carry out 3 rotations to left.

Turn the cam (5) until the Turn the cam (7) until the
contact (6) is depressed contact (8) is depressed
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For crane with collector, the wires 1 and 2, 7 and 8 are shunted. The other ones
are disconnected and insulated.

The adjustments must be checked daily at each putting into service.

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4. FCR SLEWING MECHANISM BRAKE

Description
It is an electromagnetic brake which operates as soon as the current is cut off. It has a separate current supply.
THE FCR SLEWING BRAKE consists of:
H 1 protecting cover (1)
H 1 brake bearing with yoke (2)
H 1 mobile armature (3)
H 1 fan (4) with brake disk
H 1 Nylstop nut (5)
H 1 encoder support (6) and encoder (7) on one of both motors
H 2 brackets (8) (9) with levers (10) and (11) for manual weathervaning
H 1 electro magnet/micro switch assembly (12)

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Manual brake release

When putting the crane into service, the brake release lever (10) must be removed
from its storing location and screwed on the bracket (8). It is compulsory that it
remains in this position.

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H Release the levers (10) and (11).

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Air gap adjustment

The air gap adjustment must be carried out:
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H Unscrew and remove the encoder support 6

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Having dismantled a motor component, check the good working order of the signal lamps H302H,
H303H and the weathervaning device.

If the signal lamp does not light at the second attempt, do not keep trying. Check the wiring,
the signal lamp state, the safety contact state and the functioning of the weathervaning.

i Otherwise contact the ”MANITOWOC Crane CARE” department.

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Adjusting the micro switch

H Current−feed the yoke and the electro

magnet, check the brake release, and then
cut the mains supply of the yoke and then that
of the elecro magnet.

H Insert a adjusting shim of 0,3 mm between the

small plate and the pusher of the micro switch
(12) (max. 1 kg load on the pusher). Tighten
the screw (13) coated with a threadlocker and 12
put a point of wax (validation of the correct
adjustment). 0,3 mm

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5. MANUAL SLEWING

i This chapter describes the operation in order to put the jib in safety position.

Description
The slewing mechanism comprises:
H a motor with brake and weathervaning device (1)
H a motor with brake, weathervaning device and encoder (2)
H a crank (3)

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Procedure
In order to slew manually the jib proceed as follows:
H Dismantle the cover (4).
H Dismantle the support (5) by removing, if required, the mounting clips (6) of the electro magnet
cable.
H Screw the crank (3) on the fan disk.

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H Manual brake release of the motors (1) (2) by means of the levers (7) and (8).
H Put the jib in the desired position by means of the crank (3).

2
1

5
3

4 4

7 7

4
8

After this operation:

H Dismantle the crank and store it on the towerhead.
H Refit the support and, if necessary, fix the electro magnet cable with the mounting clips.
H Refit the cover.

Check the working order of the weathervaning device.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SHIFT END

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6. ELECTRIC WEATHERVANING

At the shift end inform the site foreman about any anomalies.

Synopsis
Crane without collector

LEGEND
1 Cab 2 Mains supply box

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Crane with collector

LEGEND
1 Cab 3 Wired push−button box (option)
2 Mains supply box

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H Position the jib in wind direction, lower the

load to the ground, raise the hook without
load and move the trolley to the jib foot.

1 2

H Press upon the emergency stop button

and then on the weathervaning button
(light signal).

H The light signal lights

H Cut the mains supply
2

H If the light signal is off,

H push upon the button located on the
switch board.
H Cut the mains supply. 2 3

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Crane with wired push−button box

General stop of the crane (emergency stop)

S106X

Weathervaning control

S640X

Weathervaning signal lamp

H302H

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7. MAINTENANCE OF SLEWING MECHANISM

M : Before initial start

N : Level
V : Draining
R : Refill
G : Greasing

P Grease MOS2 (Molybdenum disulphide) (Special)

GC Grease with metal complex soap NLGI 2 (Special)

Greased for reduction gear lifetime

40h

G G

P P

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8. FREQUENCY CONVERTER (SLEWING)

8. 1. PRESENTATION

Display module

Jib speed reference after the ramp

0 L 0 rpm 0
Display FREQUENCY 0 Hz
CURRENT 0A
EL6−1 00001100

ACT PAR FUNC DRIVE Keys of mode selection

Ç ÇÇ
Control Ç ÇÇ Double Up arrow, Up arrow
Enter (validation)

Ç ÇÇ
ENTER Double Down arrow and Down arrow keys

Ç
keys

LOC RESET REF

Keys of Local / Remote mode selection (LOC/REM),
(RESET), of selecting the reference (REF) and start
REM
Forward, Reverse and Stop keys

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It operates according to four modes, two displays complete these modes of functioning.

ACT PAR

ACTUAL SIGNAL PARAMETER MODE

DISPLAY MODE

Actual signal display Parameter display

Actual signal selection Parameter setting

Fault history

DRIVE
FUNC IDENTIFICATION FAULT DISPLAY
PAR DISPLAY

ACT

FUNC DRIVE

FUNCTION CONVERTER SELEC-

MODE TION MODE
(in case of several con-
verters)
Parameter download
Converter selection

ID number change
Parameter upload
Common reference display

Contrast setting Common references

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8. 2. USING THE DISPLAY MODULE

0 L 0 rpm 0
FREQUENCY 0 Hz
CURRENT 0A
EL6−1 00001100

DRIVE
ACT PAR FUNC DRIVE
FUNC
PAR
Ç ÇÇ
ACT Ç ÇÇ
Ç ÇÇ
ENTER

Ç
LOC RESET REF

REM

Step 1 Press the PAR key

0 0 rpm 0
2 10 LANGUAGES
Step 2 Select the group 10 3 1 LANGUAGES
5 FRENCH
Step 3 Select the parameter No. 1 1

ACT PAR FUNC DRIVE

Validate for access to parameter
Step 4
setting (ENTER)

ÇÇ ÇÇ
Step 5 Display the desired language

2
ÇÇ 3
ENTER
4

Step 6 ENTER ÇÇ ÇÇ 5
6

ÇÇ ÇÇ

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8. 3. PARAMETERING TO BE CARRIED OUT AFTER THE CRANE ERECTION

(PARAMETERING MODE − PAR)

i 2 ability levels have been defined in order to access to the various information as indicated in the
table below. Only the information concerning the levels 1 and 2 are described in the instruction.

Operator Operator
Ability levels
1 2

Fitter/
Ability levels Customer
Serviceman

MODE ACCESS ACT−PAR ACT−PAR

GROUPS Read Writing Read Writing

1 Actual signals x x

10 Languages x x x x

11 Crane configuration x x x

13 Analog inputs

14 Driving x x x

15 Analog outputs

16 Configuration of system input x x x x

20 Limitations

21 Starting − Stopping

22 Accelerating / Decelerating

30 Fault functions

33 Information x x

40 Jib speed control

41 Specific control

42 Crane data

55 Incremental encoder

99 Initial data x

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8. 3. 1. MAKING THE CONVERTER ALIVE

Wait 10’’ before operating a control.

i All the controls carried out before the initialization is not taken into account. Reset the control
switch and start the control again.

8. 3. 2. SELECTING THE LANGUAGE (OPERATOR 1 AND 2)

Step 2 Select the group 10

0 0 rpm
p 0
2 10 LANGUAGES
Step 3 Select the parameter No. 1
3 1 LANGUAGES
Step 5 Display the desired language 5 FRENCH

i After erecting the crane, the fitter must let the user’s language in the configuration.

8. 3. 3. ENTERING THE ACCESS CODE (OPERATOR 1 AND 2)

Step 2 Select the group 16

0 0 rpm 0
2 16 SYST.
SYST INPUT CONFIG.
CONFIG
Step 3 Select the parameter No. 1
3 1 ACCESS CODE
Step 5 Enter the code 71 5 71

8. 3. 4. ADJUST THE JIB LENGTH (OPERATOR 1 AND 2)

Step 2 Select the group 11

0 0 rpm 0
2 11 CRANE CONFIGURATION
Step 3 Select the parameter No. 1
3 1 JIB LENGTH
Display the effective jib length (25 xx M
Step 5 5
to 100 m)

8. 3. 5. ACTIVATE THE BRAKING CONTROL (DRIVING CHOICE) (OPERATOR 1 AND 2)

Step 2 Select the group 11

0 0 rpm 0
2 11 CRANE CONFIGURATION
Step 3 Select the parameter No. 2
3 2 BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Display “No” or “Yes” according to NO
Step 5 5
the case

i The “YES” display allows the validation of driving with braking control. The “NO” display lets the
converter entirely control the stop.

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8. 3. 6. SPECIFIC ADJUSTMENT (IF CONFIGURATION OTHER THAN THE DATA

SHEET)(IF CONFIGURATION OTHER THAN THE DATA SHEET) (OPERATOR 1 AND 2)

Step 2 Select the group 11

0 0 rpm 0
2 11 CRANE CONFIGURATION
Step 3 Select the parameter No. 3
3 3 SPECIFIC ADJUSTMENT
Display “No” or “Yes” according to
Step 5 5 NO
the case

i The “YES” display suppresses the selections made by the parameter 14/1

8. 3. 7. USING THE ENCODER MODULE (OPERATOR 1 AND 2)

Step 2 Select the group 11

Step 3 Select the parameter No. 4 0 0 rpm 0
2 11 CRANE CONFIGURATION
For operating with encoder
display “No”
3 4 SUPPR ENCODER
Step 5
For operating without encoder 5 YES / NO
display “Yes”

i The “YES” display allows functioning in provisional mode in case of problems on the encoder, its
link or the adaption module (jerks may occur at low speeds and low torques).

8. 3. 8. DELINEARIZATION OF THE POTENTIOMETRIC CONTROL (OPERATOR 1 AND 2)

Step 2 Select the group 11

0 0 rpm 0
2 11 CRANE CONFIGURATION
Step 3 Select the parameter No. 5
3 5 DELINEARIZATION
Display “NON / MODERATE /
Step 5
HIGH” according to the case
5 HIGH

Display “STRONG”: standard delinearization (for high precision in short controls)

i “LOW”: delinearization in 2 steps (for precision linked to a certain reactivity)

“NO”: no delinearization (for a reference value which is directly function of the
control switch angle)

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8. 3. 9. LIMIT SWITCH (OPERATOR 1 AND 2)

Step 2 Select the group 11

0 0 rpm 0
2 11 CRANE CONFIGURATION
Step 3 Select the parameter No. 6
3 6 5 LIMIT SWITCH
Display “Yes” or “No” according to YES / NO
Step 5 5
the case

“YES” must be displayed

i The “NO” display allows to inhibit taking into account the limit switches by the converter as
diagnosis aid.

8. 3. 10. MODE (OPERATOR 1 AND 2)

Step 2 Select the group 11

0 0 rpm 0
2 11 CRANE CONFIGURATION
Step 3 Select the parameter No. 7
3 7 MODE
Step 5 Display “2 MOTORS” 5 2 MOTORS

The “Mode” allows to load files of preconfigurated parameters for a crane equipped with all its
i motors (2 motors), with one motor less (1 motor) and with the parameterization ex works (work).
The mode “BACKUP“ allows to store modifications added during the crane adjustment.

8. 3. 11. BACKUP (OPERATOR 1 AND 2)

Step 2 Select the group 11 0 0 rpm 0

2 11 CRANE CONFIGURATION
3 7 MODE
Step 3 Select the parameter No. 7 BACKUP
5

** Alarme **
Step 5 Display “BACKUP”
Chgt MACRO

For a short moment ** Alarme ** must flash. When saving is finished, the display returns to 1 or
i 2 motors according to the active operating modus.
Then lock the converter.

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8. 3. 12. MODIFYING THE DYNAMIC CORRECTION (OPERATOR 1 AND 2)

Step 2 Select the group 14

0 0 rpm 0
Step 3 Select the parameter No. 1 2 14 DRIVING
Display “low, moderate or high” 3 1 DYNAMICC CORRECTION
CO C O
Step 5 according to the case (by the 5 MODERATE
crane driver or the technician)

i Display “low, moderate or high” according to the case (choice of the technician or driving
assessment by the crane driver).

8. 3. 13. MIN. DECELERATING MOMENT (OPERATOR 1 AND 2)

Step 2 Select the group 14

0 0 rpm 0
2 14 DRIVING
Step 3 Select the parameter No. 2
3 2 MIN. DECEL. MOMENT
Step 5 Value between 60 and 100 % 5 xxx %

i Brake level applied when releasing the control switch. This parameter is only taken into account
if the parameter 11/2 is on YES.

8. 3. 14. MAX. DECELERATING MOMENT (OPERATOR 1 AND 2)

Step 2 Select the group 14

0 0 rpm 0
2 14 DRIVING
Step 3 Select the parameter No. 3
3 3 OVERMOMENT FACTOR
Step 5 Value q 100% 5 xxx %

Brake level applied during a max. counter−slewing. This parameter is only taken into account if
i the parameter 11/2 is on YES.
If the parameter 11/2 is on NO, the parameters 14/2 and 14/3 automatically go up to 100%.

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8. 3. 15. SPEED − HALF STROKE (OPERATOR 1 AND 2)

Step 2 Select the group 14

0 0 rpm 0
2 14 DRIVING
Step 3 Select the parameter No. 4
3 4 SPEED HALF STROKE
Step 5 Value between 25 and 50% 5 xx %

i Reference level at control switch half stroke. This parameter is only taken into account if the
parameter 11/5 is on LOW.

8. 3. 16. INTERFERENCE DECELERATING SPEED (OPERATOR 1 AND 2)

Step 2 Select the group 14

0 0 rpm 0
2 14 DRIVING
Step 3 Select the parameter No. 5
3 5 INTERF DECEL SPEED
Step 5 Speed between 0 and 30 % 5 xx %

i Speed level on decelerating request by Top Tracing

8. 3. 17. CONSULT THE VARIOUS INFORMATION ABOUT PARAMETERING MODE PAR

(GROUP 33)

Step 1 Press the PAR key

0 0 rpm 0
2 33 INFORMATION
Step 2 Select the group 33
3 1 VERSION PROG PACK
Select the parameter No. 1 for 5 APOR7120
Step 3
reading

Step 1 Press the PAR key

0 0 rpm 0
2 33 INFORMATION
Step 2 Select the group 33
3 2 VERSION PROG DTC
Select the parameter No. 2 for 5 7070
Step 3
reading

Step 1 Press the PAR key

0 0 rpm 0
2 33 INFORMATION
Step 2 Select the group 33
3 3 APPLICATION NAME
Select the parameter No. 3 for 5 XXXXXXXX (*)
Step 3
reading

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Step 1 Press the PAR key

0 0 rpm 0
2 33 INFORMATION
Step 2 Select the group 33
3 4 POTAIN CODE
Select the parameter No. 4 for 5 XXXXXXX (*)
Step 3
reading

Step 1 Press the PAR key

0 0 rpm 0
2 33 INFORMATION
Step 2 Select the group 33
3 5 POTAIN INDEX
Step 3
Select the parameter No. 5 for 5 X (*)
reading

Step 1 Press the PAR key

0 0 rpm 0
2 33 INFORMATION
Step 2 Select the group 33
3 6 NOMINAL VOLTAGE
Step 3
Select the parameter No. 6 for 5 500 V
reading

Step 1 Press the PAR key

0 0 rpm 0
2 33 INFORMATION
Step 2 Select the group 33
3 7 NOMINAL CURRENT
Select the parameter No. 7 for 5 XXX Amp (*)
Step 3
reading

(*) VARIABLE PARAMETERS FOR RVF SLEWING MECHANISM

8. 3. 18. LOCKING THE PROGRAMME (OPERATOR 1 AND 2)

Step 2 Select the group 16

0 0 rpm
p 0
2 16 SYST
SYST. CONFIG
CONFIG. INPUT
Step 3 Select the parameter No. 2
3 2 PROG. LOCKING

Step 5 Display “CLOSE” 5 CLOSE

i In case the locking has been forgotten in “open” position, locking the programme will be carried
out when the machine is cut off.

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8. 3. 19. CONSULT THE INITIAL DATA OF PARAMETERING MODE (GROUP 99)

Step 1 Press the PAR key

0 0 rpm 0
2 99 INITIAL DATA
Step 2 Select the group 99
3 1 MOTOR NOMIN. VOLTAGE
Select the parameter No. 1 for 5 400 V
Step 3
reading

Step 1 Press the PAR key

0 0 rpm 0
2 99 INITIAL DATA
Step 2 Select the group 99
3 2 MOTOR NOMIN
NOMIN. CURRENT
Select the parameter No. 2 for 5 XXXX A (*)
Step 3
reading

Step 1 Press the PAR key

0 0 rpm 0
2 99 INITIAL DATA
Step 2 Select the group 99
3 3 MOTOR NOMIN
NOMIN. FREQU.
FREQU
Select the parameter No 3 for 5 50 Hz
Step 3
reading

Step 1 Press the PAR key

0 0 rpm 0
2 99 INITIAL DATA
Step 2 Select the group 99
3 4 MOTOR NOM. SPEED
Select the parameter No. 4 for 5 1450 r.p.m.
Step 3
reading

Step 1 Press the PAR key

0 0 rpm 0
2 99 INITIAL DATA
Step 2 Select the group 99
3 5 MOTOR NOM.
NOM POWER
Step 3
Select the parameter No. 5 for 5 XXXX KW (*)
reading

Step 1 Press the PAR key

0 0 rpm 0
2 99 INITIAL DATA
Step 2 Select the group 99
3 6 MOTOR IDENTIFICATION
Step 3
Select the parameter No. 6 for 5 NO
reading

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Step 1 Press the PAR key

0 0 rpm 0
2 99 INITIAL DATA
Step 2 Select the group 99
3 7 PARAMETER LOADING
Select the parameter No. 7 for 5 LOAD, 2 MOTORS
Step 3
reading

(*) VARIABLE PARAMETERS FOR RVF SLEWING MECHANISM

8. 3. 20. CONSULT THE OPERATING VALUES (ACTIVE MODE − ACT)

- The fault display (warning and fault messages is a submode of the active mode and the parametering mode).
- The control panel returns automatically to Active Mode after one minute without acting on a selection key
of an other mode.
- Display of the complete name of the three actual signals.

STEP FUNCTION PRESS KEY DISPLAY

0 0 rpm 0
To display the full name of the three actual OUTPUT FREQUENCY
1
signals MOTOR CURRENT
ACT
LOG. INPUT STATE
Release
0 0 rpm 0
FREQUENCY 0,00 Hz
2 To return to Active Mode
ACT CURRENT 0A
EL6−1 0111100

Example of logical input 0111100.

0 1 1 1 1 00
“Slewing to left” limiter
(S615S)
“Slewing to right” limiter
(S610S) Contact of direction right (S610X)
Contact of direction left (S615X)
“Brake application” order
(S609X)

Validation (K100M)

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8. 3. 21. SELECTING THE ACTUAL SIGNALS TO BE DISPLAYED

STEP FUNCTION PRESS KEY DISPLAY

0 0 rpm 0
FREQUENCY 0,00 Hz
1 To access to Active Mode ACT
CURRENT 0A
EL6−1 0111100

0 0 rpm 0
To select a row (the blinking cursor indi-
ÇÇÇÇ FREQUENCY 0,00 Hz

ÇÇÇÇ
2
cates the selected row) CURRENT 0A
EL6−1 0111100

0 0 rpm 0
To enter the Actual Signal Selection ENTER 1 ACTUAL SIGNAL
3
Function
4 MOTOR CURRENT
0A

ÇÇÇÇÇ 0 0 rpm 0
4 To select an actual signal ÇÇÇÇÇ 1 ACTUAL SIGNALS
5 CALCUL. MOMENT
0%
ENTER FREQUENCY 0,00 Hz

To validate the selection and to return to

the Active Mode
5a

ACT PAR 0 0 rpm 0

To cancel the selection and keep the
original selection, press any of the FUNC DRIVE TORQUE 0%
Mode keys EL6−1 0111100
5b
Access to the Mode of which the key
has been pressed
0 0 rpm 0
1 ACTUAL SIGNALS
5 MOTOR TORQUE
0%

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8. 3. 22. LIST OF THE ACTUAL SIGNALS

SIGNALS SHORT NAME

Motor speed SPEED
Motor current CURRENT
Motor torque TORQUE
Status of logical inputs EA
DC bus voltage (in volt) DC VOLTAGE
Control voltage (in volt) U OUTPUT
Supply voltage (in volt) MAINS VOLT.
Frequency to motor FREQ.
Analog input 1 (in volt) potentiometer voltage EA1
Analog input 2 (in mA) gyrometer (10,8 mA) (not used) EA2
Analog input 3 − do not use (remains at 0) EA3
Status of the output relays SR3−1
Temperature of the converter heat sink in °C ACS TEMP
Operating time since putting into service in hours COUNTER
Current on the analog output (not used) SA1
(0 mA at motor speed)
(20 mA at normal speed)
Analog output (not used) SA2
(torque) 10 mA = 100% of the torque
Gyro speed (jib speed in r.p.m.) VIT
Motor speed measured VIT MES
Duty cycle in %

8. 3. 23. DISPLAYING AND SUPPRESSING THE CONTENT OF FAULT HISTORY

- In case of faults recognized by the converter, there is a blinking display for minor faults :
WARNING − Name of fault
without modification of functioning
- For more serious faults, blinking display of :
FAULT − Name of fault
and the converter is secured (locking the igniters with brake action)
- The last 5 faults (warning and cutoff) are stored.
STEP FUNCTION PRESS KEY DISPLAY
1 To access to Active Mode
0 0 rpm 0
ACT FREQUENCY 0,00 Hz
CURRENT 0A
EL6−1 0001100

ÇÇÇ
2 To access to the Fault History
0 0 rpm 0
ÇÇÇÇÇ 1 LAST FAULT
ÇÇ EXCESS CURRENT
TIME : 6451 H 21 MIN
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STEP FUNCTION PRESS KEY DISPLAY

3 To select the preceding fault (arrow up)

ÇÇÇÇ
or the following (arrow down) 0 0 rpm 0

ÇÇ
1 LAST FAULT
DET. EXCESS CURRENT
To erase the content of the Fault History TIME : 1121 H 1 MIN
The Fault History is empty
RESET
0 0 rpm 0
2 LAST FAULT

TIME : H MIN
4 To return to Active Mode

ÇÇÇÇÇ 0 0 tr/min 0

ÇÇÇÇÇ FREQUENCY
CURRENT
0,00 Hz
0A
EL6−1 0001100

8. 3. 24. DISPLAYING AND RESETTING AFTER AN ACTIVE FAULT

STEP FUNCTION PRESS KEY DISPLAY

1 To display an active fault
0 0 rpm 0
ACT ACS 22 kW
***FAULT***
ACS 800 TEMP

*
2 To reset after a fault
0 0 rpm 0
FREQUENCY 0,00 Hz
RESET CURRENT 0A

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8. 4. FAULT AND ALARM MESSAGES

Warning Probable cause What to do

The converter temperature is excessive. Check ambient conditions.
ACS 800 TEMP (4210) Warning at about 115ºC Check air flow and fan operation.
Fault at about 130ºC Check heatsink fins for dust pick−up.
Check for proper analogue control signal
An analogue control signal is below levels.
minimum allowed value. This can be Check control wiring.
AI < MIN FUNC (8110)
caused by incorrect signal level or a Check parameter 13:1 (must be at 0 V)
failure in the control wiring. with Potain access code (special
intervention)
A PC stored backup of converter Simple warning appearing at the first
BACKUP USED
parameters is downloaded into use. making alive after factory programming.
Possibly on DIALOG PILOT cranes.
COMM. MODULE
Check parameter settings of group 52:
(7510) Cyclic communication between the
− 52 :1 = 1
(programmable fault converter and the master is lost.
− 52 :2 = 9600
function)
− 52 :3= ODD
The load on the incoming mains system
Check the motor.
EARTH FAULT (2330) is out of balance. This can be caused by
Check the motor cable.
a fault in the motor or the motor cable.
Change to operation without encoder, in
Pulse encoder phasing is wrong: phase the parameter 11 : 4 and compare the
ENCODER A<>B
A is connected to phase B terminal and measured speed with the calculated
(7302)
vice versa. speed in the active signals.
Check the encoder wiring.
Change to operation without encoder, in
Communication fault between the pulse
the parameter 11 : 4 and compare the
ENCODER ERR or encoder and the pulse encoder interface
measured speed with the calculated
ENCODER (7301) module or between the module and the
speed in the active signals.
converter.
Check the encoder wiring.
The converter has performed the motor
identification magnetisation and is ready Informative warning linked to the motor
ID DONE for operation. This warning is not an identification (technical office operation
alarm but belongs to the normal start−up or simplified procedure)
procedure.
Motor identification magnetisation is on. Informative warning linked to the motor
ID MAGN This warning is not an alarm but belongs identification (technical office operation
to the normal start−up procedure. or simplified procedure)
Motor identification is required. This
warning is not an alarm but belongs to
the normal start−up procedure. The drive Informative warning linked to the motor
ID MAGN REQ expects the user to select how the motor identification (technical office operation
identification should be performed: by or simplified procedure)
identification magnetisation or by
identification run.
The ID number of the converter (1) Press upon the DRIVE key and change
ID N CHANGE
address has been modified. the converter number back to No 1.
Motor identification Run is selected and
Informative warning linked to the motor
the motor is ready to start the ID Run.
ID RUN SEL identification (technical office operation
This warning is not an alarm but belongs
or simplified procedure)
to the ID Run procedure.
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Wait.
Backup of the file ” 1 motor ”, the file ” 2
MACRO or USER Macro is restoring or user macro is being
motors ” or the active file.
CHANGED saved.
During this time the converter does not
accept controls.
Motor identification Run starts. This Informative warning linked to the motor
MOTOR STARTS warning is not an alarm but belongs to identification (technical office operation
the ID Run procedure. or simplified procedure)
A control panel selected as the active Check parameter 30 : 1 (must be at “NO”)
PANEL LOSS (5300) control location for the converter has with the POTAIN access code (special
ceased communicating. intervention).
Disconnect the power at the converter
Short circuit in the motor or the motor input and output and check the power
SHORT CIRC cables. circuit by means of the multimeter (in
(2340) Output bridge of the converter unit is diode test position).
faulty. Check possible external short circuits
(plugs, terminals, etc.).
(8) = control panel / hardware card Check panel link connections.
connection. Press RESET key. The panel reset may
NO COMMUNICATION (4) = control panel / program take up to 30 sec. Wait.
(1...8) incompatibility If the problem remains: replace the
(1−4) = internal fault panel. If the mechanism is faulty, replace
(3) = internal fault the converter.
WRITE ACCESS
Certain parameters do not allow Parameter protected by access code.
DENIED
changes while the motor is running. If During a backup time it is impossible to
PARAMETER
tried, no change is accepted and a modify a parameter. Wait for the end of
SETTING NOT
warning is displayed. backup.
POSSIBLE
BC OVERHEAT (7114) Brake chopper overload. Stop converter. Let chopper cool down.
Disconnect the converter power cables
and check with multimeter (diode test
BC SHORT CIRCUIT Short circuit in brake chopper IGBT(s). position) the brake chopper. If necessary
(7113) Brake resistor not connected or faulty. replace the drive.
Check the resistor box and its
connection.
Braking resistor is not connected or
damaged.
BR BROKEN (7110) Check the resistor and its connection.
The resistance rating of the brake
resistor is too high.
Wrong connection of brake
BR WIRING (7111) resistor. Check the resistor and its connection.
Short circuit of the resistor.
CURR MEAS Current transformer failure in output
Replace the converter.
(2211) current measurement circuit.
Converter supply voltage is excessive.
When supply voltage is over 124 % of the
DC VOLTAGE RUSH
voltage rating of the unit (415, 500 ou 690 Check supply voltage level.
(FF80)
V) motor speed rushes to trip level (40 %
of the nominal speed).

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Measure the mains voltage with

multimeter and compare with voltage
displayed by the converter active signals
(converter inactive).
DC OVERVOLT Excessive intermediate circuit DC
RFI filter connected with converter on IT
(3210) voltage.
network.
Disconnect the RFI filter (contact
POTAIN).
Internal fault.
Measure the mains voltage with
multimeter and compare with voltage
displayed by the converter active signals
Intermediate circuit DC voltage is not
DC UNDERVOLT (converter inactive).
sufficient.
(3220) Check converter supply.
Possible cause: missing mains phase.
Disconnect the converter power cables
and check input bridge with multimeter
(diode in test position).
Motor ID Run is not completed Informative warning linked to the motor
ID RUN FAIL
successfully. identification (technical office operation)
Check motor and motor cable.
One of the motor phases is lost due to
Disconnect the converter power cables
MOTOR PHASE (FF56) fault in the motor, motor cable, thermal
and check output bridge with multimeter
relay (if used) or internal fault.
(diode in test position).
NO MOTOR DATA Motor data is not given or motor data Reset FACTORY parameters in the
(FF52) does not match with converter data. parameter 7 of group 11.
Change to processing without encoder.
Output current exceeds trip limit. Check encoder drive (shrink ring on the
External short circuit. shaft, belt tension, etc.).
OVERCURRENT Earth fault at output on TN network. Check motor insulation.
(2310) Communication fault between RMIO Check motor and motor cable.
board and power card. Check whether the motor phasing can be
Internal fault. modified.
Replace the converter.
Internal fault.
PPCx LINK (5210) Electrical link to the INT board is faulty. Fault reset. If the fault remains, replace
the converter.
Intermediate circuit DC voltage is Check mains supply on the three
oscillating due to missing mains phase, phases.
a blown fuse or a rectifier bridge internal Check mains voltage by multimeter and
SUPPLY PHASE (3130)
fault. compare with the voltage displayed by
A trip occurs when the dc voltage ripple the converter active signals (converter
is 13 % of the DC voltage. inactive).
Reset FACTORY parameters in the
parameter 7 of group 11 and carry out a
No user macro saved or the file is
USER MACRO (FFA1) backup in 11 : 7.
defective.
If the problem remains, replace the
converter.
(F1_4...7) Flash memory
FLT (x_x) Replace the converter.
(F2_X) Processor or memory
Communication error.
I/O COMMUNICATION If the problem remains, replace the
Electromagnetic interference.
FAULT converter.
Internal fault.
Problem on the I/O function of the RMIO
I/O FAULT Replace the converter.
board.

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Check wiring of the control switch

contacts.
The analog reference is active but
REF LOSS Diagnosis aid: display of logical and
without direction contact.
analog input states in the active signals
of the converter.
Check parameter 12 : 1 (must be at
AI 2 LOSS Loss of gyrometer feedback.
“NO”).
Check control switch.
Simultaneous presence of both direction
Diagnostic aid: display of logical and
RUN DISABLD control signals or logical input No 3 is
analog input states in the active signals
open.
of the converter.
Check the analog inputs: measure the
value of the analog input 1 and verify the
Problem when reading the analog inputs
CABINE T FLT parameter 9 in the active signals. If the
(inputs damaged).
values are different, replace the
converter.

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9. VARIABLE PARAMETERS FOR RVF SLEWING MECHANISM

Parameters
T
Type
33 99
MC 3 4 5 7 2 4 5
MC310 POTAIN60 8140623 4 31 Amp 27 A 1450 rpm 13,8 KW
MC320 POTAIN60 8140623 4 31 Amp 27 A 1450 rpm 13,8 KW
MC480 POTAIN60 8140629 3 61 Amp 45,9 A 1465 rpm 24,6 KW

Parameters
T
Type
33 99
MD 3 4 5 7 2 4 5
MD185 POTAIN60 8140620 2 23 Amp 18 A 1446 rpm 9,4 KW
MD205 POTAIN60 8140620 2 23 Amp 18 A 1446 rpm 9,4 KW
MD208 POTAIN60 8140621 2 23 Amp 18 A 1446 rpm 9,4 KW
MD265 POTAIN60 8140619 3 23 Amp 18 A 1446 rpm 9,4 KW
MD285B POTAIN60 8140658 1 31 Amp 27,5 A 1450 rpm 13,3 KW
MD310B POTAIN60 8140658 1 31 Amp 27,5 A 1450 rpm 13,3 KW
MD345 POTAIN60 8140625 5 39 Amp 30,6 A 1465 rpm 16,4 KW
MD365 POTAIN60 8140625 5 39 Amp 30,6 A 1465 rpm 16,4 KW
MD400 POTAIN60 8140627 2 39 Amp 30,6 A 1465 rpm 16,4 KW
MD485 POTAIN60 8140629 4 61 Amp 45,9 A 1465 rpm 24,6 KW
MD485 US POTAIN60 8140680 0 75 Amp 50,7 A 1764 rpm 31,8 KW
MD550 POTAIN60 8140633 0 61 Amp 68,4 A 1436 rpm 30 KW
MD600 POTAIN60 8140630 1 61 Amp 58,5 A 1462 rpm 28,2 KW
MD650 POTAIN60 8140631 4 61 Amp 68,4 A 1436 rpm 30 KW
MD900AS POTAIN60 8140634 1 61 Amp 72 A 1465 rpm 37 KW
MD1100 POTAIN63 8140679 3 75 Amp 68,4 A 1436 rpm 30 KW
MD1400AS POTAIN60 8140635 3 115 Amp 136,8 A 1436 rpm 60,1 KW
MD2200 POTAIN60 8140684 0 141 Amp 136,8 A 1436 rpm 90 KW
MD3200 POTAIN60 8140657 2 163 Amp 205,2 A 1436 rpm 90 KW
MD3600 POTAIN60 8140647 2 115 Amp 136,8 A 1436 rpm 60,1 KW
MDN365 POTAIN60 8140626 1 39 Amp 61,2 A 1465 rpm 32,8 KW
MDN2200 POTAIN60 8140636 2 141 Amp 136,8 A 1436 rpm 60,1 KW

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Parameters
T
Type
33 99
MDT 3 4 5 7 2 4 5
MDT128 POTAIN60 8140617 3 18 Amp 18 A 1446 rpm 9,38 KW
POTAIN60 8140644 3 31 Amp 27 A 1450 rpm 13,8 KW
MDT162
POTAIN60 8140659 1 31 Amp 27,5 A 1450 rpm 13,3 KW
MDT178 POTAIN60 8140622 3 23 Amp 18 A 1446 rpm 9,38 KW
MDT192 POTAIN60 8140659 1 31 Amp 27,5 A 1450 rpm 13,3 KW
POTAIN60 8140624 3 31 Amp 27 A 1450 rpm 13,8 KW
MDT222
POTAIN60 8140660 1 31 Amp 27,5 A 1450 rpm 13,3 KW
POTAIN60 8140628 3 39 Amp 40,5 A 1450 rpm 20,7 KW
MDT302
POTAIN60 8140661 1 39 Amp 41,3 A 1450 rpm 19,9 KW
MDT302AS POTAIN60 8140655 1 39 Amp 27 A 1450 rpm 13,8 KW
MDTN462 POTAIN60 8140637 2 61 Amp 45,9 A 1465 rpm 24,6 KW

Parameters
T
Type
33 99
MR 3 4 5 7 2 4 5
POTAIN60 8140671 0 31 Amp 27,5 A 1450 rpm 13,3 KW
MR225A
POTAIN60 2003961 0 31 Amp 18 A 1446 rpm 9,38 KW

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