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NEMA Standards Publication ICS 8-2019

Application Guide for Industrial Control and Systems Crane and Hoist Controllers
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CONTENTS
Foreword ...................................................................................................................................ix
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ xi
Part 1 PART 1 GENERAL STANDARDS FOR CRANE CONTROLLERS RATED 600 VOLTS OR
LESS, AC AND DC ..........................................................................................................................1
1.1 General ................................................................................................................................1
1.1.1 Referenced Standards............................................................................................1
1.1.2 Scope......................................................................................................................2
1.1.3 Normative References ............................................................................................3
1.2 Definitions ............................................................................................................................3
1.3 Classifications......................................................................................................................6
1.3.1 General ...................................................................................................................6
1.3.2 Class I Controllers ..................................................................................................6
1.3.3 Class II Controllers .................................................................................................6
1.3.4 Crane Service Classes ...........................................................................................6
1.3.5 Crane Service in terms of Load Class and Load Cycles........................................8
1.4 Characteristics and Ratings.............................................................................................. 10
1.4.1 General Provisions for DC and AC Controllers ................................................... 10
1.4.2 Current Rating of the Disconnecting Means for Cranes ..................................... 10
1.4.3 Maximum Control Voltage ................................................................................... 10
1.4.4 Power Circuit Resistor Ratings............................................................................ 10
1.4.5 Electrically-Operated Brakes ............................................................................... 10
1.5 Product Marking, Installation, and Maintenance Information ........................................... 11
1.5.1 Product Marking .................................................................................................. 11
1.5.2 Installation............................................................................................................ 11
1.5.3 Maintenance Information ..................................................................................... 11
1.6 Service and Storage Conditions ....................................................................................... 11
1.7 Construction...................................................................................................................... 11
1.7.1 Disconnecting Means .......................................................................................... 11
1.7.2 Branch Circuit Protection..................................................................................... 11
1.7.3 Power-Circuit Resistors ....................................................................................... 11
1.7.4 Terminations for Power Cables ........................................................................... 11
1.7.5 Operator Controls ................................................................................................ 11
1.8 Performance and Tests .................................................................................................... 13

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1.9 DEVICES .......................................................................................................................... 13

1.9.1 Pushbuttons......................................................................................................... 13
1.9.2 Crane Limit Switches ........................................................................................... 13
1.9.3 Auxiliary Contacts ................................................................................................ 13
1.9.4 Master Switches .................................................................................................. 13
Part 2 CONSTANT-VOLTAGE DC MAGNETIC CONTROLLERS FOR MOTORS ON CRANES .......... 17

2.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 17
2.1.1 Scope.................................................................................................................... 17
2.1.2 Normative References ......................................................................................... 17
2.2 Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 17
2.3 Classifications................................................................................................................... 17
2.4.1 Controller Contactors........................................................................................... 17
2.4.2 Rating of Controller Power-Circuit Disconnecting Means ................................... 18
2.5 Product Marking, Installation and Maintenance Information ............................................ 18
2.7 Construction...................................................................................................................... 19
2.7.1 Quantity of Accelerating Contactors .................................................................... 19
2.7.2 Equipment Required ............................................................................................ 19
2.8 Performance and Test ...................................................................................................... 21
2.9 Application ........................................................................................................................ 21
Part 3 ADJUSTABLE-VOLTAGE DC CONTROLLERS FOR MOTORS ON CRANES ...........................22

3.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 22
3.1.1 Scope................................................................................................................... 22
3.2 Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 22
3.7 Construction...................................................................................................................... 23

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3.9 Application ........................................................................................................................ 23
Part 4 MAGNETIC CONTROLLERS FOR AC WOUND-ROTOR MOTORS ON CRANES ....................... 24

4.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 24
4.1.1 Scope................................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 24
4.4.2 Rating of Controller Power-Circuit Isolating Means ............................................ 24
4.7 Construction...................................................................................................................... 25
4.7.1 Quantity of Accelerating Contactors .................................................................... 25
4.9 Application ........................................................................................................................ 27
Part 5 STATIC CONTROLLERS FOR AC WOUND-ROTOR MOTORS ON CRANES ........................... 28

5.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 28
5.1.1 Scope................................................................................................................... 28
5.2 Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 28
5.4.2 Rating of Controller Power-Circuit Isolating Means ............................................ 28
5.7 Construction...................................................................................................................... 29
5.9 Application ........................................................................................................................ 29
Part 6 CRANE AND HOIST POWER-CIRCUIT LIMIT SWITCHES .......................................................... 30

6.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 30

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6.1.1 Scope................................................................................................................... 30
6.2 Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 30

6.3.1 Direction of Operation.......................................................................................... 30
6.3.2 Reset Operating Means....................................................................................... 30
6.5 Current and Horsepower Ratings ..................................................................................... 32
6.5.1 Voltage Ratings ................................................................................................... 32
6.5.2 Auxiliary Contacts ................................................................................................ 32
6.6.1 Marking ................................................................................................................ 32
6.6.2 Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 32
6.8 Construction...................................................................................................................... 35
6.9.1 Performance Requirements ................................................................................ 35
6.9.2 Tests .................................................................................................................... 35
6.10 Application ........................................................................................................................ 39
6.10.1 Intended Function ................................................................................... 39
6.10.2 Wire Rope Sheaves................................................................................ 39
6.10.3 Wire Rope Length................................................................................... 39
6.10.4 Reset Weights ........................................................................................ 39
6.10.5 Lever-Operated Switch Overtravel ......................................................... 40
6.10.6 Frequency of Operation.......................................................................... 40
6.10.7 Low Current DC Operation ..................................................................... 40
6.10.8 Intermittent Rating Applications.............................................................. 40
6.10.9 Reversing or Plugging ............................................................................ 40
Part 7 HEAVY-DUTY DC MAGNETIC CONTACTORS RATED 600 VOLTS .......................................... 41

7.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 41
7.1.1 Scope................................................................................................................... 41
7.2 Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 41

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7.4.1 Contact Forms ..................................................................................................... 41

7.4.2 Voltage Ratings ................................................................................................... 41
7.4.3 Current Ratings of DC Contactors....................................................................... 41
7.4.4 Horsepower Ratings of DC Contactors ............................................................... 42
7.5.1 Device Marking .................................................................................................... 42
7.5.2 Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 42
7.7 Construction...................................................................................................................... 43
7.7.1 Mechanical Interlocking ....................................................................................... 43
7.7.2 Terminal Sizes ..................................................................................................... 43
7.8.1 General ................................................................................................................ 43
7.8.2 Temperature Rise Tests ...................................................................................... 43
7.8.3 Make and Break (Operating Overload) Design Test ........................................... 43
7.8.4 Mechanical and Electrical Endurance Tests ....................................................... 45
7.8.5 Mechanical Endurance Test ................................................................................ 46
7.8.6 Electrical Endurance Test.................................................................................... 46
7.8.7 Operating Voltage Test........................................................................................ 46
7.9 Appli cation ........................................................................................................................46
7.9.1 Application Guide ................................................................................................ 46
7.9.2 Application of Enclosed Contactors..................................................................... 46
7.9.3 Arc Clearance Test Data ..................................................................................... 46
Part 8 AC ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY CONTROLLERS FOR MOTORS AND CRANES ................... 47

8.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 47
8.1.1 Scope................................................................................................................... 47
8.1.2 Classifications...................................................................................................... 47
8.2.1 Ratings................................................................................................................. 47
8.2.2 Speed Ratings ..................................................................................................... 47
8.2.3 Overload Capacity Ratings.................................................................................. 47
8.2.4 Holding Brake Ratings ......................................................................................... 48
8.2.5 Rating of Controller Power Circuit Isolating Means............................................. 48
8.5 Construction...................................................................................................................... 48

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8.5.2 Acceleration Control ............................................................................................ 48
8.5.3 Dynamic Braking Controller................................................................................. 48

8.5.4 Dynamic Braking Slowdown ................................................................................ 49
8.5.5 Dynamic Braking Lowering.................................................................................. 49
8.5.6 Adjustable Frequency Equipment Required........................................................ 49
8.7 Application ........................................................................................................................ 49
Part 9 WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR CRANES........................................................................ 50

9.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 50
9.1.1 Scope................................................................................................................... 50
9.2 Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 50
9.5.1 .................................................................................................................................. 50
9.5.2 .................................................................................................................................. 50
9.7 Construction...................................................................................................................... 50
9.7.1 Technology .......................................................................................................... 50
9.8.1 .................................................................................................................................. 52
9.8.2 .................................................................................................................................. 52
9.8.3 Interference.......................................................................................................... 52
9.8.4 System Operating Range .................................................................................... 53
9.8.5 Safety Coding ...................................................................................................... 53
9.9 Application ........................................................................................................................ 53
Part 10 ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKES .................................................................................................. 54

10.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ..........................................................................................54
10.1.1 Scope...................................................................................................... 54
10.1.2 Normative References............................................................................ 54
10.2 Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 54
10.3 CLASSIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................... 54

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10.3.1 Brake Types ........................................................................................... 54

10.3.2 Mounting Arrangements ......................................................................... 54
10.3.3 Flat Plate Disc Brakes ............................................................................ 55

10.4.1 General Purpose Shoe and Caliper Brake Torque Ratings ................... 54
10.4.2 Torque Ratings for Flat Plate Disc Brakes ............................................. 56
10.4.3 Shoe and Caliper Disc Brake Coil Ratings............................................. 56
10.4.4 Brake Operating Time ............................................................................ 56
10.5 Product Marking Information, Installation and Maintenance ............................................ 56
10.5.1 Brake Mounting Tolerances ................................................................... 56
10.5.2 Maintenance ........................................................................................... 56
10.5.3 Special Precautions ................................................................................ 57
10.5.4 Device Markings ..................................................................................... 58
10.6.1 Unusual Environmental Conditions ........................................................ 58
10.7 Construction...................................................................................................................... 59
10.7.1 Dimensions of Shoe and Caliper Disc Brakes ....................................... 59
10.7.2 Enclosures .............................................................................................. 64
10.8 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS .......................................................... 66
10.8.1 Range of Operating Voltage and Current............................................... 66
10.8.2 Braking Torque ....................................................................................... 66
10.8.3 Dielectric Test ......................................................................................... 66
10.9 APPLICATION .................................................................................................................. 66
10.9.1 Brake Energy Dissipation ....................................................................... 66
10.9.2 Shunt Brake Coil Control ........................................................................ 66
10.9.3 Reaction Loads....................................................................................... 66
10.9.4 Rotating Speed ....................................................................................... 66
10.9.5 Disc Flatness and Runout ...................................................................... 66
Part 11 RESISTORS AND RHEOSTATS.................................................................................................. 67

11.1 GENERAL......................................................................................................................... 67
11.1.1 Scope...................................................................................................... 67
11.1.2 Normative References............................................................................ 67
11.2 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................... 67
11.3 CLASSIFICATION ............................................................................................................ 67
11.3.1 Resistors, General .................................................................................. 67

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11.4 CHARACTERISTICS AND RATINGS ................................................................70

11.4.1 Characteristics .........................................................................................70
11.4.2 Ratings.................................................................................................... 70
11.5 PRODUCT MARKING, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION.71
11.5.1 Product Marking ..................................................................................... 71
11.5.2 Specific Maintenance Instructions .......................................................... 71
11.5.3 Preventive Maintenance Guide .............................................................. 71
11.6 SERVICE AND STORAGE CONDITIONS ...........................................................71
11.6.1 Normal Service Conditions ..................................................................... 71
11.6.2 High Altitude Applications....................................................................... 71
11.7 CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................................... 71
11.7.1 General ....................................................................................................71
11.7.2 Factory Tests ...........................................................................................72
11.8 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS ..............................................72
11.8.1 Temperature Rise Performance Criteria ................................................ 72
11.8.2 Temperature Rise Tests ......................................................................... 73
11.8.3 Dynamic Braking Resistors .................................................................... 73
11.8.4 Current-Carrying Ability .......................................................................... 73
11.9 APPLICATION ......................................................................................................73
11.9.1 Current-Carrying Capacity of Resistor Wires for Motors......................... 73
11.9.2 Resistor Application Table....................................................................... 73
Annex A CRANE
INFORMATION............................................................................................................................. 77
Supplement SCOPE OF THE INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS SECTION ..................87

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Foreword
This Standards Publication was prepared by a technical committee of the NEMA Industrial Control and
Systems Section. It was approved in accordance with the bylaws of NEMA and supersedes the indicated
NEMA Standards.
Replacement:
Part 10 supersedes ICS 9 Part 1

Part 11 supersedes ICS 9 Part 2
This Standards publication provides practical information concerning ratings, construction, test,
performance, and manufacture of industrial control equipment. These Standards are used by the
electrical industry to provide guidelines for the manufacture and proper application of reliable products
and equipment and to promote the benefits of repetitive manufacturing and widespread product
availability.
NEMA Standards represent the result of many years of research, investigation, and experience by the
members of NEMA, its predecessors, its sections, and committees. They have been developed through
continuing consultation among manufacturers, users, and national engineering societies and have
resulted in improved serviceability of electrical products with economies to manufacturers and users.
One of the primary purposes of this Standards publication is to encourage the production of reliable
control equipment which, in itself, functions in accordance with these accepted Standards. Some portions
of these Standards, such as electrical spacings and interrupting ratings, have a direct bearing on safety;
almost all of the items in this publication, when applied properly contribute to safety in one way or
another.
Properly constructed industrial control equipment is, however, only one factor in minimizing the hazards
which may be associated with the use of electricity. The reduction of hazard involves the joint efforts of
the various equipment manufacturers, the system designer, the installer, and the user. Information is
provided herein to assist users and others in the proper selection of control equipment.
The industrial control manufacturer has limited or no control over the following factors which are vital to a
safe installation:
a. Environmental conditions
b. System design
c. Equipment selection and application
d. Installation
e. Operating practices
f. Maintenance
This publication is not intended to instruct the user of control equipment with regard to these factors
except insofar as suitable equipment to meet needs can be recognized in this publication, and some
application guidance is given.
This Standards publication is necessarily confined to defining the construction requirements for industrial
control equipment and to providing recommendations for proper selection for use under normal or certain
specific conditions. Since any piece of industrial control equipment can be installed, operated, and
maintained in such a manner that hazardous conditions may result, conformance with this publication
does not by itself assure a safe installation. However, equipment conforming with these Standards is
properly selected and is installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code and properly

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maintained; the hazards to persons and property will be reduced.

To continue to serve the best interests of users of industrial control and systems equipment, the Industrial
Control and Systems section is actively cooperating with other standardization organizations in the
development of simple and more universal metrology practices. In this publication, the U.S. customary
units are gradually being supplemented by those of the modernized metric system known as the
International Systems of Units (SI). This transition involves no changes in Standard dimensions,
tolerances, or performance specifications.
NEMA Standards Publications are subject to periodic review. Users should secure the latest editions.
Comments or proposed revisions to this Standards Publication should be submitted to:
Technical Director, Operations

1300 North 17th Street, Suite 900
This Standards publication was developed by the Industrial Automation Control Products and Systems
Section. Section approval of the Standard does not necessarily imply that all section members voted for
its approval or participated in its development. At the time it was approved, the section was composed of
the following members:
ABB Inc.—Cary, NC
ASCO Power Technologies—Florham Park, NJ
Carlo Gavazzi, Inc.—Buffalo Grove, IL
Cummins Inc. —Minneapolis, MN
Danfoss Drives—Chambersburg, PA
E+I Engineering US Corporation—Anderson, SC
Eaton—Milwaukee, WI
Electro Switch Corporation—Weymouth, MA
Elliott Control Company, Ltd. —Willis, TX
Franklin Control Systems—Hillsboro, OR
Fuji Electric Corporation of America—Roanoke, VA
Generac Power Systems—Waukesha, WI
Hubbell Industrial Controls, Inc. —Ashville, NC
Joslyn Clark Controls, Inc. —Elizabethtown, NC
Master Control Systems, Inc.—Lake Bluff, IL
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. —Vernon Hills, IL
NORD Gear Corporation—Waunakee, IL
Omron Electronics LLC—Schaumburg, IL
Phoenix Contact—Middletown, PA
Post Glover Resistors, Inc. —Erlanger, KY
Reliance Controls Corporation—Racine, WI
Rockwell Automation—Milwaukee, WI
Schneider Electric—Palatine, IL
SEW-Eurodrive, Inc. —Lyman, SC
Siemens Industry, Inc. —Norcross, GA
Software Motor Corporation—Sunnyvale, CA
TE Connectivity—Harrisburg, PA
Tornatech Inc. —Saint-Laurent, QC
Toshiba International Corporation USA—Houston, TX
WAGO Corporation—Germantown, WI
Yaskawa America, Inc. Drives & Motion Division—Waukegan, IL

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Introduction
The Standards pertaining to crane and hoist controller in NEMA Standards Publication ICS 8 are
subdivided into the following clauses:
1.1 General
a. Referenced Standards
b. Scope
c. Normative Standards
d. General Requirements
2.1 Definitions
Terms which supplement the IEEE Standard Dictionary of Electrical and Electronics Terms (Std 100) or
assist in clarifying the product Standard.
3.1 Classification
Product classifications where they have been established.
4.1 Characteristics and Ratings
Descriptions of the kinds of ratings applicable to the product and tables of Standard ratings for the
product where they have been established.
5.1 Product Marking, Installation, and Maintenance Information
Product information to be provided to assist the user in the installation, use, and maintenance of the
devices.
6.1 Service and Storage Conditions
A description of service and storage conditions for which the devices are intended.
7.1 Construction
Marking, color coding, and similar production requirements to be incorporated into the product as
manufactured, as well as production test requirements where they have been established (i.e., the rules
that the manufacturer follows in producing the product).
8.1 Performance Requirements and Tests
The performance required to pass each design test specified for the product.
Publication No. NEMA Standards Title
ICS 1-2000 Industrial Control and Systems General Requirements
ICS 10-2005 Industrial Control and Systems AC Transfer Switch Equipment: Part 1
ICS 10- 2005 Industrial Control and Systems AC Transfer Switch Equipment: Part 2Static
AC Transfer Equipment
ICS 12.1-1997 Profiles of Networked Industrial DevicesPart 1: General Rules
ICS 14-2007 NEMA Application Guide for Electric Fire Pump Controllers
ICS 15-2004 Instructions for the Handling, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Electric
Fire Pump Controllers Rated Not More Than 600V

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ICS 2-2000 Industrial Control and Systems Controllers, Contactors, and Overload Relays
Rated Not More Than 2000 Volts AC or 750 Volts DC
Part 1: Standards for Manual and Magnetic Controllers
Part 2: Noncombination Magnetic Motor Controllers, Rated 600 Volts
Part 3: Nonmagnetic Motor Controllers
Part 4: Overload Relays
Part 5: DC General-Purpose Constant-Voltage Controllers
Part 6: AC Combination Motor Controllers
Part 7: Magnetic Lighting Contactors
Part 8: Disconnect Devices for Use in Industrial Control Equipment
ICS 3-2005 Industrial Control and Systems Factory-built Assemblies

Part 1: Motor Control Centers Rated Not More Than 600 Volts AC
Part 2: Medium Voltage Controllers Rated 2001 to 7200 Volts AC Part 3: AC General-Purpose
Controllers for Synchronous Motors
ICS 4-2005 Industrial Control and Systems Terminal Blocks
ICS 5-2017 Industrial Control and Systems Control Circuit and Pilot Devices
Part 1: General Standards for Control Circuit and Pilot Devices
Part 2: Industrial Control Relays
Part 3: Industrial Control Input Devices Actuated by Force, Temperature, and Pressure
Part 4: Proximity Switches
Part 5: Pushbuttons, Selector Switches, Indicating Lights, and Pushbutton Stations
ICS 6-1993 Industrial Control and Systems Enclosures
ICS 7-2006 Industrial Control and Systems Adjustable Speed Drives

Part 1: General Standards for Drive Converters, Drives, and Drive Systems
Part 2: Loop Position and Tension Control Drive Systems
Part 3: Wind and Unwind Drive Systems
Part 4: Variable-Frequency, Three-Phase Controllers, Rated Not More Than 600 Volts
Part 5: Adjustable-Voltage Packaged-Drive Systems (Where DC Armature Power Is Obtained from AC
Lines Using Controlled Semiconductor Rectifiers)
Part 6: Variable-Frequency Drive Systems Rated Not More Than 600 Volts Using Semiconductor Power
Conversion
Part 7: Variable-Frequency. Three-Phase Drives, Rated 601 to 7,200 Volts
ICS 8-2019 Industrial Control and Systems Crane and Hoist Controllers
Part 1: General Standards for Crane Controllers Rated 600 Volts or Less AC and DC
Part 2: Constant-Voltage DC Magnetic Controllers for Motors on Cranes
Part 3: Adjustable-Voltage DC Controllers for Motors on Cranes
Part 4: Magnetic Controllers for AC Wound-Rotor Motors on Cranes
Part 5: Static Controllers for AC Wound-Rotor Motors on Cranes
Part 6: Crane and Hoist Power-Circuit Limit Switches
Part 7: Heavy-Duty DC Magnetic Contactors Rated 600 Volts
Part 8: AC Adjustable Frequency Controllers for Motors and Cranes
Part 9: Wireless Control Systems for Cranes
Part 10: Electromagnetic Brakes
Part 11: Resistors and Rheostats

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Part 1
General Standards for Crane Controllers Rated 600 Volts or Less, AC and DC
1.1 General
1.1.1 Referenced Standards
In this NEMA Standards, publication reference is made to the Standards listed below. Copies are
available from the indicated sources.
American National Standards Institute
11 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
ANSI/ASME B30.2-2005 Overhead and Gantry Cranes
ANSI/ASME B30.3-2009 Hammerhead Tower Cranes ANSI/ASME B30.4-2010 Portal, Tower, and
Pillar Cranes
ANSI/IEEE 100--2009 Standard Dictionary of Electrical and Electronics
AIST 1-1968 DC Mill Motor Standard
AIST 1A-1964 AC Mill Motor Standard
AIST 6-2000 Specifications for Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes for Steel Mill
Service (Technical Report)
AIST 11-1997 Brake Standards for Mill Motors (Technical Report)
UL 674-2003 Motors for Use in Hazardous Locations

1300 N. 17th Street
ICS 1-2000 (R2015) Industrial Control and Systems General Requirements
ICS 1.3-1986 (R2015) Preventive Maintenance of Industrial Control and Systems Equipment
ICS 2-2000 (R2005) Industrial Control and Systems Controllers, Contactors, and Overload
Relays Rated not More Than 2000 Volts AC or 750 Volts DC
ICS 5-2017 Industrial Control and Systems Control Circuit and Pilot Devices
ICS 6-1993 (R2016) Industrial Control and Systems Enclosures
ICS 7-2014 Industrial Control and Systems Adjustable Speed Drives
MG 1-2016 Motors and Generators
Power-Circuit Accessories
Crane Manufacturers Association of America
8720 Red Oak Blvd. Suite 201
Charlotte, NC 28217
Publication No. 70-2010 Specifications for Top Running Bridge & Gantry Type Multiple Girder
Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes
Publication No. 74-2010 Specifications for Top Running & Under Running Single Girder Electric
Overhead Traveling Cranes Utilizing Under Running Trolley Hoist
National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
NFPA 70-2017 National Electrical Code

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1.1.2 Scope
This guide was developed from the experience of the member companies working with their customers
and users. It provides information that will be useful to architects, electrical engineers, electrical
contractors, maintenance engineers, and others who are responsible for the installation of this equipment.
It is not intended to replace the manufacturer’s instructions and does not purport to cover all possible
circumstances arising from the application, handling, storage, and installation of this equipment. Any
problems or questions should be discussed with the manufacturer.
The Standards referenced in this section apply to controllers for crane service as applied to DC,
wound-rotor AC, and inverter duty motors, rated 600 volts or less. The types of cranes to which these
Standards are applicable are defined in the following American National Standards Institute publications:
ANSI/ASME B30.1-2004
ASME B30.11-2004
ASME B30.14-2004
ASME B30.16-2007
ASME B30.18-2004
ASME B30.19-2005
ASME B30.2-2005
ASME B30.21-2005
ASME B30.23-2005
ASME B30.24-2008
ASME B30.27-2009
ASME B30.3-2004
ASME B30.5-2007
ASME B30.8-2004
ASME B30.9-2006
ASME B30.26-2004
1.1.3 Normative References

Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA) Publication No. 70 defines the crane service
classes referred to in this section.
The definitions and Standards of ICS 1 apply to this section unless otherwise stated.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Standard, the following definitions apply. (*Indicates definition from ANSI/IEEE
Standard 100 and CMAA).

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1.2.1 controller: A device for regulating in a predetermined way the power delivered to the motor or
other equipment.
1.2.2 electrical braking: A method of controlling crane motor speed when in an overhauling condition
without the use of friction braking.
1.2.3 deadman’s handle: A handle of a controller for a master switch that is designed to cause the
controller to assume a pre-assigned operating condition if the force of the operator's hand on the handle
is released.
1.2.4 master switch: A switch that dominates the operation of contactors, relays, or other remotely
operated devices.
1.2.5 static controller (converter): A controller that employs static rectifier devices such as
semiconductor rectifiers or controlled rectifiers (thyristors), transistors or electron tubes to change AC power
to DC power or vice-versa.
1.2.6 crane and hoist power-circuit limit switch: A snap-acting switch which interrupts motor current
and, directly or indirectly, initiates braking action when the load block or other mechanism causes the switch
to operate.
1.2.7 form C contacts: A contact arrangement which has single-pole double-throw contacts with three
terminals; a normally open, a normally closed, and a common.
1.2.8 eight-hour rating: Duty in which the main (power circuit) contacts of a contactor remain closed
while carrying a steady current long enough to reach thermal equilibrium, but not for more than 8 hours
without interruption.
The eight-hour duty rating is the basis for determining the rated thermal current of the apparatus. To
interrupt means to break the current by operation of the contactor.
1.2.9 radio frequency control: Utilizing radio wave transmission.
1.2.10 infrared control: Utilizing pulsed infrared radiation transmission within the near infrared range.
1.2.11 series coil brake: A series brake that has an electromagnetic coil. The brake release coil is
connected in series with the motor armature and field or both. It is used with DC series motors.
1.2.12 shunt coil brake: A shunt brake that has an AC or DC electromagnetic coil. The brake release
coil is arranged for connection to a motor or power source. It is used with either AC or DC motors.
1.2.13 rectifier operated brake: A shunt brake that has a DC electromagnetic coil. It is used with an
AC power source and provides rectified DC for the coil. It is used with either AC or DC motors.
1.2.14 thruster operated brake: A brake that uses electrohydraulic or electromechanical actuation.
Typically, these brakes use AC or DC motors connected to the motor or power source. It is used with
either AC or DC motors.
1.2.15 hydraulic operated brake: A brake that uses hydraulic or electrohydraulic actuation. It is used
with either AC or DC motors.
1.2.16 adjustment indicator: A mechanism for indicating the condition of the brake with respect to its
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other parts and provides an indication of proper brake adjustment.
1.2.17 electrical release indicator: A control circuit contact complying with NEMA ICS 5, Part 1, that
changes state when the brake setting mechanism has moved to the release position.
1.2.18 mechanical release indicator: A brake mounted visual indicator that changes state when
the brake setting mechanism has moved to the release position.
1.2.19 wear indicator: A device that shows when lining replacement is required.
1.2.20 manual release: A device by which the braking surfaces are manually disengaged without
disturbing the torque adjustment.
1.2.21 manual release with automatic reset: A manual release which, when operated, will maintain
the braking surfaces in disengagement but will automatically disengage the release mechanism as soon
as electric power is again applied.
1.2.22 manual release with manual reset: A manual release that requires an additional manual action
to disengage the release mechanism.
1.2.23 manual release that is self-resetting: A manual release that is operative only while it is held
manually in the release position.
1.2.24 self-adjusting brake: A brake that incorporates a mechanism that automatically compensates for
lining wear by maintaining a predetermined position relationship between the braking surfaces.
1.2.25 setting mechanism: A spring, hydraulic, permanent magnet, or electromagnetic actuator (coil or
motor) that provides a force that is transmitted to the braking surfaces through the brake linkages.
Combinations of setting mechanisms may be used on the same brake when adjustable service braking
and fixed parking braking are provided.
1.2.26 releasing mechanism: A spring, hydraulic, permanent magnet, electrohydraulic, or

electromagnetic actuator (coil or motor) which provides a means to remove the force that is transmitted to
the braking surfaces through the brake linkages. Combinations of releasing mechanisms may be used on
the same brake when adjustable service braking and fixed parking braking are provided.
1.2.27 class number: A number that identifies a resistor's current carrying capability under a specified
duty cycle.
1.2.28 compound motor: A DC motor which has a predominating shunt field and light series field. This
motor operates in a similar manner to a shunt wound motor.
1.2.29 dynamic braking resistor: A resistor used to slow or stop a motor in an overhauling condition.
This term can apply to either a resistor used directly across a DC motor armature or used where the
resistor is connected to the DC bus of an AC variable frequency drive via a braking controller.
1.2.30 dynamic braking controller: Monitors the DC Bus voltage of the AFD and upon reaching a
predefined voltage will turn on the braking resistor bleeding off the regenerative energy, (brake module,
brake chopper).
1.2.31 emergency dynamic braking: A resistor inserted into a travel circuit to decelerate the travel
motion under controlled conditions after loss of power.
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controlled conditions after loss of power.
1.2.33 primary resistor: A resistor inserted into the circuit supplying the primary winding of a motor for
the purpose of limiting the inrush current to the motor.
1.2.34 resistor*: A device the primary purpose of which is to introduce resistance into an electric circuit.
1.2.35 rheostat*: An adjustable resistor so constructed that its resistance may be changed without
opening the circuit in which it may be connected.
1.2.36 secondary resistor*: A resistor connected in the secondary of a wound-rotor motor for the
purpose of controlling motor acceleration.
1.2.37 series-wound motor*: A commutator motor in which the field circuit and armature circuit are
connected in series, i.e., the excitation is supplied by a winding or windings connected in series with or
carrying a current proportional to that in the armature winding.
1.2.38 series-shunt motor: A DC motor having a predominating series field and light shunt field. This
motor operates in a similar manner to a series wound motor.
1.2.39 service dynamic braking: A resistor inserted into a travel circuit to decelerate the travel drive
under normal operating conditions.
1.2.40 service dynamic lowering: A resistor inserted into a circuit during lowering to absorb
regenerative energy under normal operating conditions.
1.2.41 shunt-wound motor*: A DC motor in which the field circuit and armature circuit are connected in
parallel.
1.2.42 starting duty: A resistor application in a motor circuit where the resistor is removed from the
circuit when the motor is operating at rated speed.
1.2.43 wound-rotor motor*: An induction motor in which a primary winding of one member (usually the
stator) is connected to the alternating-current power source and a secondary polyphase coil winding on
the other member (usually the rotor) carries alternating current produced by electromagnetic induction.
* Identical to ANSI/IEEE Standard 100, IEEE Standard Dictionary of Electrical and Electronic Terms.
1.3 CLASSIFICATIONS
1.3.1 General
The crane controller class (NEMA I or II) should be specified by the controller purchaser.
1.3.2 Class I Controllers
Class I crane controllers are intended for use with CMAA crane service Classes C, D, E, and F (except
floor operated Class C cranes rated less than 31 horsepower).
1.3.3 Class II Controllers
Class II crane controllers are intended for use with CMAA crane services Classes A and B,
plus floor-operated Class C cranes up to and including 30 horsepower.
1.3.4 Crane Service Classes1

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Service classes have been established so that the most economical crane for the installation may be
specified in accordance with CMAA Specifications for Top Running Bridge & Gantry Type Multiple
Girder Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes – No. 70.
The crane service classification is based on the load spectrum reflecting the actual service conditions
as closely as possible.
Load spectrum is a mean effective load, which is uniformly distributed over a probability scale and applied
to the equipment at a specified frequency. The selection of the properly sized crane component to perform
a given function is determined by the varying load magnitudes and given load cycles which can be
expressed in terms of the mean effective load factor.
3 3 3 3 1/3
K= {(W 1) +(W2) +(W3) + … (Wn) Pn}
Where:
W = Load magnitude; expressed as a ratio of each lifted load to the rated capacity.
P = Load probability; expressed as a ratio of cycles under each load magnitude condition to the total
cycles. The sum total of the load probabilities P must equal 1.0.
K = Mean effective load factor (used to establish crane service class only).
All classes of cranes are affected by the operating conditions, therefore, for the purpose of the
classification, it is assumed that the crane will be operating in normal ambient temperature 0°F to 104°F (-
17.7°C to 40°C) and normal atmospheric conditions (free from excessive dust, moisture, and corrosive
fumes).
The cranes can be classified into loading groups according to the service conditions of the most severely
loaded part of the crane. The individual parts which are clearly separate from the rest, or forming a
self-contained structural unit can be classified into different loading groups if the service conditions are
fully known.
1.3.4.1 Class A (Standby or Infrequent Service)
This service class covers cranes which may be used in installations such as powerhouses, public utilities,
turbine rooms, motor rooms, and transformer stations where precise handling of equipment at slow
speeds with long, idle periods between lifts are required. Capacity loads may be handled for initial
installations of equipment and for frequent maintenance.
1.3.4.2 Class B (Light Service)
This service covers cranes which may be used in repair shops, light assembly operations, service
buildings, light warehousing, etc., where service requirements are light, and the speed is slow. Loads may
vary from no load to occasional full rated loads with two to five lifts per hour, averaging ten feet per lift.
1.3.4.3 Class C (Moderate Service)
This service covers cranes which may be used in machine shops or paper mill machine rooms, etc.,
where service requirements are light, and the speed is slow. Loads may vary from no load to occasional
full rated loads with two to five lifts per hour, averaging ten feet per lift.
1.3.4.4 Class D (Heavy Service)
This service covers cranes which may be used in heavy machine shops, foundries, fabricating plants,
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where heavy-duty production is required. In this type of service, loads approaching 50 percent of the rated
capacity will be handled constantly during the working period. High speeds are desirable for this type of
service with 10 to 20 lifts per hour averaging 15 feet, not over 65 percent of the lifts at rated capacity.
1.3.4.5 Class E (Severe Service)
This type of service requires a crane capable of handling loads approaching a rated capacity throughout
its life. Applications may include magnet, bucket, magnet/bucket combination cranes for scrap yards,
cement mills, lumber mills, fertilizer plants, container handling, etc., with 20 or more lifts per hour at or
near the rated capacity.
1.3.4.6 Class F (Continuous Severe Service)
This type of service requires a crane capable of handling loads approaching rated capacity continuously
under severe service conditions throughout its life. Applications may include custom designed specialty
cranes essential to performing the critical work tasks affecting the total production facility. These cranes
must provide the highest reliability with special attention to ease of maintenance features.
1
1.3.5 Crane Service in terms of Load Class and Load Cycles
The definition of CMAA crane service in terms of load class and load cycles is shown in Table 1-3-1.
Table 1-3-1
Definition of CMAA Crane Service Class in Terms of Load Class and Load Cycles
Load Cycles K = Mean Effective

Load Factor
Load Class N1 N2 N3 N4
L1 ABC BCD CDE DEF 0.35–0.53

L2 D E F F 0.531–0.67
L3 0.671–0.85
L4 0.851–1.00
Irregular occasion regular use in Regular use in Regular use in severe
use followed by long intermittent operation continuous operation continuous operation
idle periods
Load Classes:
L1 = Cranes which hoist the rated load exceptionally and normally very light loads.
L2 = Cranes which rarely hoist the rated load, and normally loads of about 1/3 of the rated load.
L3 = Cranes which hoist the rated load fairly frequently and normally, loads between 1/3 and 2/3 of
the rated load.
L4 = Cranes which are regularly loaded close to the rated load.
Load Cycles:
N1 = 20,000 to 200,000 cycles
N2 = 200,000 to 600,000 cycles
N3 = 600,000 to 2,000,000 cycles
N4 = Over 2,000,000 cycles
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Extracted from the Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA) Standard CMAA70. To obtain a complete copy of
specification CMAA 70, please contact the Crane Manufacturers Association of America's literature department at: Crane
Manufacturers Association of America, 8720 Red Oak Boulevard, Suite 201, Charlotte, NC 28217.

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1.4 CHARACTERISTICS AND RATINGS
1.4.1 General Provisions for DC and AC Controllers

1.4.1.1 Controls
Each crane controller shall provide means for starting, stopping, speed control, and reversing the motor.
1.4.1.2 Braking
Electric-braking means shall be provided for hoists which are not equipped with mechanical load brakes.
1.4.1.3 Protection
Undervoltage and overload protection shall be provided for each motor in accordance with Section 610 of
NFPA 70. The devices necessary to provide this protection shall be integral with the panels for the
individual motions in accordance with the appropriate tables in Parts 2 through 5 unless grouped protection
is specified. When grouped protection is specified, common undervoltage protection and individual motor
running overload protection shall be grouped in accordance with the appropriate tables in Parts 2 through 5.
1.4.1.4 Controllers with Semiconductor Devices
Controllers employing semiconductor power devices shall be rated on a continuous duty with overload
considerations. Extrapolations for intermittent duty are subject to analysis by the manufacturer with regard
to ambient, enclosure, duty cycle, and ventilation.
1.4.2 Current Rating of the Disconnecting Means for Cranes
The disconnecting means for cranes shall have a continuous current-rating equal to or greater than the
larger of:
a) Fifty percent of the combined intermittent-duty current ratings of all the motors on the crane, plus the
rated current of auxiliary loads (other than crane motions) on the load side of the
disconnecting means.
b) Seventy-five percent of the sum of intermittent-duty current ratings of all motors required for the
crane motion having the largest horsepower plus the rated current of all auxiliary loads (other than crane
motions) on the load side of the disconnecting means.
For systems with power conversion equipment on the crane, the motor current shall be considered as
the input current to the power conversion equipment.
1.4.3 Maximum Control Voltage
The voltage at pendant or portable control stations for cranes shall not exceed 150 volts AC or 300 volts DC.
1.4.4 Power Circuit Resistor Ratings
Power circuit resistors shall be selected from Table 2-3-1 or 2-3-2 in ICS 8, Part 11. Resistors for
CMAA Class D, E, or F cranes shall have a rating not less than Class 160 unless otherwise specified.
Where the application requires continuous duty, speed-regulating resistors shall be selected in
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1.4.5 Electrically-Operated Brakes
Electrically-operated brakes should meet the applicable requirements of ANSI/ASME B30.2, B30.3, or
B30.4, and ICS 8, Part 10.
1.4.5.1 Holding Brake Ratings
Under fault conditions, the shoe brake shall have sufficient torque and thermal energy absorption capability
to stop and hold the load. The brake sizing shall include a static torque, single-stop kinetic energy, and a
duty cycle thermal analysis.
1.4.5.2 Control Circuit Device Ratings
Ratings of control circuit contacts in pushbuttons, master switches, limit switches, and auxiliary contacts
which operate directly in contactor operating coil circuits of crane controls and electrically operated
disconnect means shall be in accordance with ICS 5. Special purpose devices shall be applied in
accordance with their published ratings.

1.5.1 Product Marking
Product marking at a minimum should contain manufacturer name, electrical ratings, product type, model
number and serial number where applicable. Refer to specific product sections for additional marking
requirements.
1.5.2 Installation
Installation shall conform to all national and local codes and Standards. Where none apply, best
engineering practice is to be used. In addition, the manufacturer’s installation instructions shall be
followed.
1.5.3 Maintenance Information

General guidelines for preventative maintenance are given in NEMA ICS 1.3. For equipment specific
guidelines, the manufacturer’s recommendations shall be followed.
See ICS 1, Clause 6.
Refer to manufacturer’s instructions for additional information.
1.7 Construction
1.7.1 Disconnecting Means
The disconnecting means shall be in accordance with Section 610 of NFPA 70.
1.7.2 Branch Circuit Protection
The branch circuit protection required by Article 610 of NFPA 70 may be achieved by devices on
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1.7.3 Power-Circuit Resistors
All power-circuit resistors shall be provided with terminals and shall be mounted in substantial end frames.
1.7.4 Terminations for Power Cables
Incoming line leads shall terminate directly at the line side of the controller. Terminals shall be provided in
the controller for load-side cables, and they shall have the same wire range as the line side. See ICS 2,
Table 1-7-1.
1.7.5 Operator Controls
1.7.5.1 Steps of Hand Control
Where the speed range is covered in steps, the master switch or control station shall provide for the
following steps of control:
a) For all crane motions, a minimum of three hand-controlled speed points in each direction except
that:
1. For Class I cab-operated hoist controllers with three or more accelerating contactors, a
minimum of five hand-controlled speed points in each direction shall be provided.
2. For AC Class II controllers rated less than 8 horsepower, a minimum of two hand-controlled
speed points in each direction shall be provided.
3. For floor-operated bridge and trolley motions, a minimum of one hand-controlled point in
each direction shall be provided.
b) Where specified, a drift point (no power, no brake) shall be included as a hand-controlled speed point
in addition to the above minimum requirements for bridge and trolley motions.
1.7.5.2 Direction of Operation of Master Switch Levers
The direction of operation of master switch levers shall be as shown in Figures 1-7-1 through 1-7-4.
1.7.5.3 Suspended Pendant or Wired Portable Master Control Stations
Suspended control stations shall include the following devices in addition to those required for each
crane motion:
a) A momentary-contact pushbutton or switch or a maintained-contact pushbutton arranged to open
one side of the control circuit which feeds the motor control panels and the protective devices.
This pushbutton shall be marked in red, POWER OFF.
b) A momentary-contact pushbutton arranged to reset the control circuit undervoltage protective
device and labeled POWER ON.
c) A terminal for grounding exposed metal parts.
d) The hoist, bridge, and trolley switches shall return to the OFF position when the operating
handle, arm, or button is released. This is a spring-return type of switch, commonly known as a
“deadman’s handle” control.
1.7.5.4 Direction of Controlled Motion
The direction of the motion which on the master switch station shall be indicated in accordance with
ANSI B30.2.

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1.8 PERFORMANCE AND TESTS
Applicable performance and test requirements appear in the parts of this publication that are product
specific.
1.9 DEVICES
1.9.1 Pushbuttons
See NEMA ICS 5, Part 5.
1.9.2 Crane Limit Switches
1.9.2.1 Direct Acting Power Limit Switches
See Part 6.
1.9.2.2 Overtravel and Slowdown Sensors
See NEMA ICS 5, Part 3.
1.9.2.2.1 Hoist Motion Upper Overtravel Sensors
Limiting devices actuated by the crane hoist motion in the hoisting direction are employed to limit the
hook block movement where the hook can be hoisted beyond rated hook travel under normal operating
conditions.
Upper overtravel sensors, when actuated by the motion of the hook block or other part of the
crane, operate in the control circuit of the motor controls to remove motor power and initiate braking
action.
Upper limit switches shall be applied as required by ANSI/ASME B30.2, B30.3, or B30.4
1.9.2.2.2 Hoist Motion Lower Overtravel Sensors
Limiting devices actuated by crane hoist motion in the lowering direction may be employed to limit
the hook block movement where the hook can be lowered beyond rated hook travel under normal
operating conditions or the hook can enter areas not visible to the operator.
Lower overtravel sensors, when actuated by the motion of the hook block or other part of the
crane, operate in the control circuit of the motor controls to remove motor power and initiate braking
action.
1.9.2.2.3 Hoist, Trolley, or Bridge Slowdown Sensors
Limiting devices actuated by motion of the hoist, trolley, or bridge may be employed to limit the speed
of the motion when travel reaches predetermined positions.
When actuated by the motion of the hoist, trolley, or bridge, sensors operate in the control circuit of
the motor controls to initiate slowdown.
1.9.2.2.4 Trolley or Bridge End Travel (Overtravel) Sensors
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the motion when travel reaches predetermined positions.
When actuated by the motion of the trolley or bridge, sensors operate in the control circuit of the
motor controls to initiate stopping.
1.9.3 Auxiliary Contacts
See NEMA ICS 5, Parts 2 and 3.
1.9.4 Master Switches
The make and break ratings and test values shown in ICS 5, Tables 1-4-1 and 1-4-2 shall not be used as
application ratings where the total number of operations is expected to exceed by three to four times the
number specified in the test conditions described in ICS 5, Part 1.
Where the load is an AC electromagnetically-operated mechanical device whose coil current may be
interrupted occasionally before completion of its stroke, such as in jogging, the break current of the load
shall be considered to be 50 percent of the make current of the load.
Figure 1-7-1
Direction of Operation of Master Switch Levers

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Figure 1-7-2

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Figure 1-7-3

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Figure 1-7-4

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Figure 1-7-5

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Part 2
Constant-Voltage DC Magnetic Controllers for Motors on Cranes
2.1 General
2.1.1 Scope
The Standards in this part apply to constant-voltage DC controllers for DC motors used with cranes.
The definitions and Standards of CMAA 70-2009, and NEMA Standards ICS 1 and ICS 8, Part 1,
and ICS 1.3-1991 apply to this part unless otherwise stated.
2.2 Definitions
Refer to definitions appearing in section 1.2.
2.3 Classifications
See Parts 1 and 7.
2.4.1 Controller Contactors
2.4.1.1 Contactor Interrupting Ability
Controller contactors shall have a load-current interrupting ability in accordance with Part 7.
2.4.1.2 Ratings of Line and Directional Contactors at 230 to 250 Volts
The intermittent-duty horsepower and current ratings of contactors used in the power circuits of
DC controllers at 230 to 250 volts shall be both:
a. In accordance with Table 2-4-1
b. Not less than the intermittent-duty horsepower and current ratings of the motors used for cranes.
2.4.1.3 Ratings of Line and Directional Contactors at Voltages Other Than 230 to 250 Volts
The ratings of line and directional contactors at 500 to 550 volts shall be in accordance with Table 2-
4-2. A straight-line interpolation shall be used for voltages between 250 and 500 volts.
2.4.1.4 Ratings of Accelerating, Plugging and Low-Torque Contactors
Accelerating, plugging and low-torque contactors up to and including Size 6 shall have the same rating
as line or directional contactors. Contactors larger than Size 6 that do not carry all of the motor current
shall be permitted to have a lesser rating than the line or directional contactors.
2.4.1.5 Ratings of Common-Line Contactors Used For Grouped Protection
The size of contactors used for grouped protection (responding to overload or undervoltage relays)
shall be shown in Table 2-4-1 for 230 to 250 volts and in Table 2-4-2 for 500 to 550 volts. At voltages
between
250 and 500 volts, a straight-line interpolation shall be used to determine the intermittent-duty rating of
the power circuit contactors used for grouped protection. In no case shall the rating of contactors
used for grouped protection be less than the rating of the largest contactor used on any of the
protected controllers. The 8-hour open rating of the power circuit contactors used for grouped
protection shall be not less than that which meets the more severe of the following requirements.
a. Fifty percent of the sum of the full-load currents of all of the intermittent-duty motors
b. Seventy-five percent of the full-load current of the intermittent-duty motor or motors
required for the crane motion having the highest horsepower.

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TABLE 2-4-1
Ratings at 230 To 250 Volts of DC Contactors for Constant-Voltage Controllers
Size Conductor 8-Hour Open Maximum Ratings for Ratings for Grouped Protection
Rating, Intermittent-Duty Controller
Amperes Rating, Maximum Maximum Maximum
Amperes Horsepower Total Motor Horsepower for
Horsepower any Motion
1 25 30 7-1/2 10 7-1/2
2 50 67 15 22 15
3 100 133 35 55 35
4 150 200 55 80 55
5 300 400 110 160 110
6 600 800 225 320 225
7 900 1200 330 480 330
8 1350 1800 500 725 500
9 2500 3330 1000 --- ---
TABLE 2-4-2
Ratings at 500 To 550 Volts of DC Contactors for Constant-Voltage Controllers
Size Conductor 8-Hour Open Ratings for Controller Maximum Ratings for Grouped Protection
Rating, Amperes Horsepower
Maximum Total Maximum
Motor Horsepower Horsepower for
any Motion
1 10 15 10
2 25 35 25
3 55 80 55
4 80 120 80
5 165 140 165
6 330 480 330
2.4.2 Rating of Controller Power-Circuit Disconnecting Means

Each controller power-circuit disconnecting means shall have a current rating not less than the 8-hour
open ampere rating of the line contactor of the circuit which it isolates.
See NEMA Standards publication ICS 1.3 for preventive maintenance instructions.
Clause 6 of ICS 1 applies.

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2.7 Construction
2.7.1 Quantity of Accelerating Contactors
The number of accelerating contactors per motion for magnetic controllers is exclusive of the plugging
or low-torque contactor and shall be not less than that shown in Table 2-7-1.
Table 2-7-1
Number of Accelerating Contactors
Minimum Number of Accelerating Contactors per
Maximum Horsepower
Motion for DC Controllers
At 250 Volts At 550 Volts Class I Controller Class II Controller

7-1/2 10 2 2
15 25 3 2
35 55 3 3
55 80 3 3
110 165 3 ---
225 330 4 ---
330 --- 4 ---
500 --- 4 ---
1000 --- 4 ---
2.7.2 Equipment Required

Magnetic controllers shall have the number of accelerating contactors specified in Table 2-7-1, the
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TABLE 2-7-2
Minimum Equipment for Magnetic Controllers for DC Motors
Class I Controller Class II Controller
Bridge or Bridge or
Trolley Hoist Trolley Hoist
1. Multiple power circuit isolating switch or circuit breaker with provisions

for locking in the open position for each pair of motors in the case of duplex X X X X
controllers *
2. Multipole control-circuit switch and fuses, circuit breaker, or fuse pullout * X X X X
3. Inverse-time trip overload protection in an ungrounded line for each motor * X X X X
4. Instantaneous trip overload protection in an ungrounded line for each
motor circuit or in an ungrounded line for a pair of motors unless equivalent X X X X
protection is provided in the power circuit isolating means *
5. Undervoltage relay to provide undervoltage protection for each motor * X X X X
6. Line (power circuit) contactor with each motor *† X X --- ---
7. Set of mechanically interlocked reversing contactors (four normally open
X --- X ---
poles per set) per motor †
8. Plugging contactor for each motor with means for automatically preventing
X --- X ---
its closing unless the motor is operating tat approximately zero speed †
9. Set of accelerating contactors. See Table 2-7-1. † X X X X
a. Delay means for each step X --- --- ---
b. Delay means for the last accelerating contactor --- --- X X
c. Delay means for at least two steps in the hoisting direction. For duplex
--- X --- ---
hoists, delay means is common to both motors.
10. Low-torque contactor or means for slow-speed hoisting with light load --- X --- ---
11. Set of switches to permit emergency operation of one or more motors on
X X --- ---
multi-motor drives when required by the particular application
12. Set of devices to provide dynamic braking control in the lower direction with
--- X --- X
or without line voltage and with the master switch in the OFF position ‡
13. Set of mechanically interlocked hoisting and lowering contactors --- X --- X
14. Brake relay when required by the particular application X X X X
15. Protection against motor shunt field loss X X X X
* These items may be omitted if panels are ordered for use with grouped protection and if grouped protection equipment is provided
in accordance with Table 2-7-3.
† Where two motors are operated in parallel (duplex), each contactor may be a two-pole device.
‡ Not required when mechanical load braking is used.

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TABLE 2-7-3
Minimum Equipment for Magnetic Controllers Providing Grouped Protection for DC Motors
Means of Protection Class I Class II
Controller Controller
1. Multiple control-circuit isolating switch and fuse, circuit breaker, or fuse pull-out, common to
X X
all motions *
2. Inverse-time trip running overload protection in an ungrounded line for each motor * X X
3. Instantaneous trip overload protection in an ungrounded common line. The protection
shall respond to the total current in the crane system unless equivalent protection is provided X X
by fuses or circuit breaker. *
4. Line (power circuit) contactor(s) to open both sides of the line to all motions, to provide
undervoltage protection, to open the control supply to all motions, and to open the dynamic X ---
lowering loop of dynamic lowering controllers using series brakes *
5. Line (power circuit) contactor(s) to open an ungrounded line common to all motions, to
provide undervoltage protection, to open the control supply to all motions, and to open the
dynamic lowering loop of dynamic lowering controllers using series brakes * --- X
6. On a cab-operated crane, a pushbutton station to provide three-wire control of the line

(power circuit) contactor(s). The pushbutton for removing power shall be marked in red and
labeled “Power Off.” On a floor-operated crane, those pushbuttons required by 7.5.3 of Part 1. X X
* These devices shall be assembled on a separate panel or on the panel(s) for some crane motion(s) as specified.
2.8 Performance and Test

There are no performance requirements or tests unique to this part.
2.9 Application
See Parts 1 and 7.

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PART 3
Adjustable-Voltage DC Controllers for Motors on Cranes
3.1 General
3.1.1 Scope
The Standards in this part apply to adjustable voltage controllers for DC motors used with cranes.
The definitions and Standards of ICS 1, ICS 1.3-1991, and ICS 8, Parts 1 and 7 apply to this part unless
otherwise stated.
3.2 Definitions
3.3 Classifications
See Parts 1 and 7.
Each contactor handling DC power shall be a NEMA Class B controller with load-current interrupting ability in
accordance with Part 7, Clause 3. The contactor shall be selected so that the horsepower rating and the
8-hour or intermittent-duty current rating in Table 3-4-1 are not less than the current and time ratings of the
associated motor.
TABLE 3-4-1
Ratings of DC Contactors for Adjustable-Voltage Controllers
Size Contactor 8-Hour Open Rating, Maximum Intermittent-Duty Maximum Horsepower at
Amperes Rating, Amperes 230 Volts *
1 25 30 7-1/2
2 50 67 15
3 100 133 35
4 150 200 55
5 300 400 110
6 600 800 225
7 900 1200 330
8 1350 1800 500
9 2500 3330 1000
* For other voltages, the horsepower is directly proportional to the voltage up to a maximum of 600 volts.
3.4.1.2 Ratings of Loop or Line Contactors

The loop or line contactor shall have a continuous current rating not less than 75 percent of the full-load current
used to determine the intermittent-duty rating of the motor(s). If installed ahead of the power conversion
equipment, the intermittent current shall be equivalent to the input current.

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See NEMA ICS 1.3 for preventive maintenance instructions.
NEMA ICS 1, Clause 6 applies.
3.7 Construction
DC adjustable-voltage controllers shall have the equipment listed in Table 3-7-1.
TABLE 3-7-1
Minimum Equipment for Class I and II Adjustable-Voltage Controllers for DC Motors
Equipment Description Bridge or Hoist
Trolley
1. Multipole main circuit isolating switch or circuit breaker with provisions for locking in the X X
new position *
2. Control circuit fuse(s), switch and fuse(s), circuit breaker or fuse pullout * X X
3. Inverse-time trip running overload protection, one for each motor circuit or when specified, X X
an integral motor thermal sensing device
4. Instantaneous trip overload protection for each motor circuit, or in a common line, for a pair X X
of motors
5. Undervoltage protection for each motor X X
6. If alternating-current to direct-current static conversion equipment is used, short-circuit X X
protection
7. Set(s) of static reversing devices or mechanically interlocked reversing contactors X X
8. Adjustable means to provide a limit on acceleration or torque X X
9. Set(s) of devices to provide speed control in lowering overhauling loads --- X
10. Protection against motor shunt field loss X X
11. If alternating-current to direct direct-current static conversion equipment is used, a direct- X X
current loop contactor or a line contactor
12. If motor-generator equipment is used, a direct-current loop contactor or it's equivalent X X
13. Set of switches to permit emergency operation of one or more motors on multi-motor drives X X
when required by the particular application
14. Brake relay when required by the particular application X X
15. Motor and/or generator shunt field discharge means when required X X
* This item may be common to all motors and may be assembled on a separate panel.

There are no additional performance requirements or tests unique to this part.
3.9 Application
See Parts 1 and 7.

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Part 4
Magnetic Controllers for AC Wound-Rotor Motors on Cranes
4.1 General
4.1.1 Scope
The Standards in this part apply to controllers for AC wound-rotor motors used with electric powered cranes.

The definitions and Standards of ICS 1, ICS 1.3-1991, ICS 2, and ICS 8, Part 1 apply to this part unless
otherwise stated.
4.2 Definitions
4.3 Classifications
See Part 1.

Contactors which serve as magnetic controllers for AC wound-rotor motors shall have Class A load current
interrupting ability. See ICS 2 for Standards applying to these contactors.
4.4.1.2 Ratings of Line and Directional Contactors
The horsepower and intermittent-duty current ratings of contactors used in the power circuits of AC controllers
shall be not less than the corresponding ratings of the intermittent-duty motors used for cranes. Contactor
current and horsepower ratings shall be as shown in Table 4-4-1. For voltages not listed in Table
4-4-1 but less than 460 volts, the intermittent-duty current rating of the contactors shall not be less than the
full-load current used to determine the intermittent rating of the motor.
4.4.1.3 Ratings of Accelerating, Plugging, and Low-Torque Contactors
Accelerating, plugging and low-torque contactors shall have an intermittent-duty current rating not less than the
full-load secondary current of the motor. When used for motor secondary control, the intermittent-duty ampere
rating of a three-pole AC contactor with its poles connected in delta shall be 1.5 times the intermittent-duty
current rating shown in Table 4-4-1.
4.4.1.4 Rating of Line Contactors Used for Grouped Protection
The size of contactors used for grouped protection (responding to overload or undervoltage relays) shall be
shown in Table 4-4-1 but not less than the rating of the largest primary contactor used on any of the protected
controllers.
4.4.2 Rating of Controller Power-Circuit Isolating Means
Each controller power-circuit isolating means shall have a current rating not less than the 8-hour open
ampere rating of the line contactor of the circuit which it isolates.

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Table 4-4-1
AC Contactor Ratings*
8-Hour Maximum Rating for Controller Maximum Total Motor Maximum Horsepower
Open Intermittent Maximum Horsepower Horsepower for any Motion
Rating,
Size Duty
460 and 575 460 and 460 and 460 and
Contactor Rating, 230 Volts 230 Volts 230 Volts
Amperes † 575 Volts 575 Volts 575 Volts
Amperes
0 20 20 3 5 6 6 3 5
1 30 30 7-1/2 10 10 20 7-1/2 10
2 50 67 20 40 30 60 20 40
3 100 133 40 80 63 125 40 80
4 150 200 63 125 110 225 63 125
5 300 400 150 300 225 450 150 300
6 600 800 300 600 450 900 300 600
7 900 1200 450 900 675 1350 450 900
8 1350 1800 600 1200 900 1800 600 1200
* Ratings of contactors are based on their thermal capabilities. On cranes with high duty cycles, endurance may be a significant
factor. In these cases, consult ICS 2 Part 2 Clause 4.1.11 for wound-rotor motors.
† The ultimate trip current of overload (overcurrent) relays or other motor protective devices used shall not exceed 115 percent of
these values or 125 percent of the motor full-load current, whichever is smaller.

4.7 Construction
4.7.1 Quantity of Accelerating Contactors
The number of accelerating contactors per motion for AC magnetic controllers is exclusive of plugging or
low-torque contactors and shall be no less than that shown in Table 4-7-1.
Magnetic controllers shall have the number of accelerating contactors specified in Table 4-7-1, the equipment
listed in Table 4-7-2, and if grouped protection is specified, the equipment listed in Table 4-7-3.

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Table 4-7-1
Minimum Equipment (Accelerating Contactors) for AC Motors
Minimum Number of Accelerating Contactors Per Motion for
AC Hoist, Bridge, and Trolley Controllers
Motor Horsepower
Class I Class II
Less than 8 2 1*
8 thru 15 2 2
16 thru 30 3 2*
31 thru 75 3 3
76 thru 125 4 3*
126 thru 200 4 ---
Greater than 200 5 ---
* A 10 percent permanent slip resistance shall be provided on bridge and trolley drives.
Table 4-7-2
Minimum Equipment for Magnetic Controllers for AC Motors
Class I Controller Class II Controller
Equipment Description
Bridge or Hoist Bridge or Hoist
Trolley Trolley
1. Multiple power circuit isolating switch or circuit breaker with provision for X X X
locking in the open position *
2. Multi-pole control circuit switch and fuses, circuit breaker, or fuse pullout * X X X
3. Inverse time trip running overload protection in each phase for each X X X X
motor* or, when specified, an integral motor thermal sensing device.
4. Undervoltage relay to provide undervoltage protection for each motor * X X X X
5. Set of mechanically and electrically interlocked reversing contactors to X X X X
open all lines
6. Plugging contactor for each motor with means for automatically X --- X ---
preventing its closing unless the motor is operating at approximately
zero speed.
7. Set of accelerating contactors in the motor secondary, see Table 4-7-1 X X X X
a. Delay means for each accelerating contactor required by Table 4-7-1 X X --- ---
b. Delay means for all but the first of the accelerating contactors --- --- X X
required by Table 4-7-1, but not less than one
8. Low torque contactor or means for slow-speed hoisting with light load --- X --- X
9. Brake relay when required by the particular application X X X X
10. Set of devices to provide counter-torque or other forms of electrical --- X --- X
braking when mechanical braking is not provided
* These items may be omitted if panels are ordered for use with grouped protection and if grouped protection equipment is
provided in accordance with Table 4-7-3.

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Table 4-7-3
Minimum Equipment for Magnetic Controllers Providing Grouped Protection for AC Motors
Equipment Description Class I Class II
Controller Controller
1. Multiple control-circuit isolating switch and fuses, circuit breaker, or fuse pullout, common in X X
all motions *
2. Inverse-time running overload protection in each phase for each motor or, when specified, X X
an integral motor thermal sensing device *
3. Line (power circuit) contactor(s) to open all power lines to all motions and to provide X X
undervoltage protection *
4. On a cab-operated crane, a pushbutton station to provide three-wire control of the line X X
(power circuit) contactor(s). The pushbutton for removing power shall be marked in red. On a
floor-operated crane, those pushbutton required by 7.5.3 of Part 1
* These devices shall be assembled on a separate panel, or the main hoist panel, or the panel for some other motion as
specified.
4.8 Performance and Tests

There are no performance requirements or tests unique to this part.
4.9 Application
There are no application guidelines unique to this part.

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Part 5
Static Controllers for AC Wound-Rotor Motors on Cranes
5.1 General
5.1.1 Scope
The Standards in this part apply to static controllers for AC wound-rotor motors used with cranes.
The definitions and NEMA Standards of ICS 1, Part 1, ICS 1.3-1991, and some portions of Part 4 apply to this
part unless otherwise specified.
5.2 Definitions
5.3 Classifications
See Part 1.
Contactors which serve as a magnetic disconnect means in AC static controllers shall have Class A load
current interrupting ability. See ICS 2 for Standards applying to these contactors.
5.4.1.2 Ratings of Line and Directional Contactors
Contactor current and horsepower ratings shall be as shown in Table 4-4-1 except that the intermittent-duty
rating of the contactor shall not be less than the line current when the drive is running at rated motor torque
and the maximum speed provided at that torque. For voltages not listed in Table 4-4-1 but less than 460 volts,
the intermittent-duty current rating of the contactors shall not be less than the maximum intermittent duty rating
amperes shown in Table 4-4-1.
5.4.1.3 Ratings of Line and Directional Contactors at Voltages Less Than 460 Volts
Text combined with Section 4.1.2.
5.4.1.4 Ratings of Accelerating Contactors
Accelerating contactors shall have an intermittent-duty current rating not less than the secondary current of the
motor when the drive is running at rated motor torque and maximum speed provided at that torque. When used
for motor secondary control, the intermittent-duty ampere rating of a three-pole AC contactor, with its poles
connected in delta, shall be 1.5 times the intermittent-duty current rating shown in Table 4-4-1.
5.4.2 Rating of Controller Power-Circuit Isolating Means
Each controller power-circuit isolating means shall have a current rating not less than the 8-hour open
ampere rating of the line contactor of the circuit which it isolates.

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5.7 Construction
Static crane controllers shall have the equipment listed in Table 5-7-1.
Table 5-7-1
Minimum Equipment for Class I and II Static Controllers For AC Motors
Bridge or Hoist
Trolley
1. Multipole main circuit isolating switch or circuit breaker with provision for locking in the open X X
position *
2. Multipole control circuit switch and fuses, circuit breaker, or fuse pullout * X X
3. Inverse-time running overload protection in each phase for each motor or, when specified, X X
an integral motor thermal sensing device *
4. Undervoltage protection X X
5. Set of static reversing devices or mechanically interlocked reversing contactors X X
6. Adjustable means to provide a limit on acceleration or torque X X
7. Means for regulating motor speed hoisting and lowering --- X
8. Brake relay when required by the particular application X X
9. Line contactor when primary static reversing is used X X
* The items may be omitted if panels are ordered for use with grouped protection and if grouped protection equipment is
provided in accordance with Table 4-7-3.

There are no additional performance requirements or tests unique to this part.
5.9 Application
There are no additional application guidelines unique to this part.

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Part 6
Crane and Hoist Power-Circuit Limit Switches
6.1 GENERAL
6.1.1 Scope
The Standards in this part apply to limit switches used in the power-circuit of motors applied to cranes and
hoists.
The definitions and NEMA Standards of ICS 1, ICS 1.3-1991, ICS 6 and some portions of ICS 5 apply to this
part unless otherwise stated.
6.2 Definitions
For the purposes of this section, the definitions of NEMA ICS 5, Part 3, and section 1.2 apply.
6.3 Classifications
6.3.1 Direction of Operation

Crane and hoist power-circuit limit switches shall be specified to be right-hand or left-hand operated, as
shown in Figure 6-3-1.
6.3.2 Reset Operating Means
A crane and hoist power-circuit limit switch is either suspended-weight operated or lever operated.
6.3.2.1 Suspended-Weight Type
A weight (reset weight), suspended by a wire rope from the operating lever of a switch, this weight overcomes
the torque of the operating arm counterweight, thereby maintaining the power contacts in the normal
position. When the load block or other mechanism is raised to the point where the reset weight contacts the
load block or other mechanism, the reset weight is also raised. This allows the counterweight on the switch
operating lever to cause the contacts to change state. The switch resets automatically when the hoist
mechanism is lowered, allowing the reset weight to again be suspended.

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* All switches shown in normal contact (running) position.
F IGURE 6-3-1
Mechanical Configurations
6.3.2.2 Lever Type

A weighted or spring-biased operating lever maintains the power contacts in the normal position. When the
load block or other mechanism is moved beyond the point where it contacts the operating lever, the load block
or other mechanism supplies the force to permit the contacts to change state. The switch resets automatically
when the operating lever is allowed to return to its normal position.

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6.5 Current and Horsepower Ratings
Crane and hoist power-circuit limit switches shall be rated in accordance with Table 6-4-1.
TABLE 6-4-1
Current And Horsepower Ratings of Crane and Hoist Power Circuit Limit Switches
Direct Current Horsepower Three Phase Alternating Current
Rating* Horsepower Rating*
NEMA Size Continuous Current Rating
AC DC 230-250 550-600 220-440 440-480 550-600
Volts Volts Volts Volts Volts
1 27 22.5 5 5 7.5 10 10
2 45 45 10 10 15 25 25
3 90 90 25 25 25 50 50
4 135 135 50 50 50 100 100
5 270 270 100 100 100 200 200
6 540 540 200 200 200 400 400
7 810 810 300 300 300 600 600
8 1215 1215 450 450 450 900 900
*Based on intermittent rating at a 50 percent or less duty cycle with an on time not to exceed 10 minutes, (see ICS 8, Part 6.10.8).
6.5.1 Voltage Ratings

Crane and hoist power-circuit limit switches shall be rated at 250 or 600 volts DC; 240, 480, or 600 volts AC,
50 or 60 Hertz, or any combination of these ratings.
6.5.2 Auxiliary Contacts
Where crane and hoist power-circuit limit switches contain auxiliary control-circuit contacts, in addition to the
power-circuit contacts, the ratings for these control-circuit contacts shall be in accordance with NEMA ICS 5,
Part 1.

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6.6.1 Marking
6.6.1.1 Device Marking
Each crane and hoist power-circuit limit switch shall be marked with the following data:
a. Rated voltage
b. Horsepower at rated voltage
c. Manufacturer's name or identifying mark
d. Device identification number
e. NEMA size
f. 3-phase AC, DC, or DC and 3-phase AC
g. Rated Frequency (AC only)
6.6.1.2 Terminal Markings
Each crane and hoist power-circuit limit switch shall have terminal markings, as shown in Figure 6-5-1.
6.6.2 Maintenance
A maintenance program and schedule should be established to meet the needs of each particular installation
and to assure minimum downtime. As an example, the program should include:
a. Tightening connections.
b. Inspecting for evidence of overheating
c. Removing dust and dirt
d. Confirming freedom of reset weight and wire rope movement
e. Replacing contacts when worn to a level which might impair the operation of the equipment
Also, see NEMA ICS 1.3.

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Figure 6-5-1
TERMINAL MARKINGS

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6.8 Construction
Power-circuit limit switches shall be constructed so as to work properly with the reset weights and wire rope
lengths specified in Table 6-9-1 and meet the performance requirements of Clause 8. NEMA ICS 1, Clause 7
also applies.
6.9.1 Performance Requirements
Power-circuit limit switches shall meet the applicable requirements of ANSI/ASME B30.2.
6.9.2 Tests
6.9.2.1 Design Test Concept
Design tests of crane and hoist power-circuit limit switches are performed on one or more representative new
samples of apparatus to demonstrate the conformance of the product design with these Standards. Design
tests are not intended to be production tests.
6.9.2.2 Temperature Rise of Current-Carrying Parts
Tests and temperature rise limits described in NEMA ICS 1, Clause 8 apply. AC tests shall be made at 60
Hertz.
6.9.2.3 Make and Break Capacity
Crane and hoist power-circuit limit switches shall be capable of making and breaking current at the specified
voltage and load conditions in accordance with Table 6-8-1. Verification tests for make and break capacities
shall be in accordance with 6.8.2.4.
Table 6-8-1
Make/Break (Operating Overload) Test Levels
Make and Break
I/Ie V/Ve Power Factor L/R* (ms)
AC** 6 1.1 40% - 50% ---

DC 4 1.1 --- 2.5
*Tolerance ±15 percent
**The tabulated values are expressed as rms steady-state values. The transient values may be different. However, the steady state
values define the making and breaking capacity.

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Where:
I = test current
V = test voltage (apply the provisions of UL 508-Section 42.8)
Ve = highest rated voltage (refer to 4.2)
Ie = continuous current for Ve ≤ 480
For AC <
480
Ie = continuous current for Ve > 480 x
Ve
For DC <
250
Ve
6.9.2.4 Make and Break (Operating Overload) Test
The purpose of the test for the making and breaking capacities is to verify that the switch is capable of making
and breaking the operating overload currents stated in Table 6-8-1 and not intended to verify contact wear or
erosion over long periods of operation.
6.9.2.4.1 Test Conditions
The switch shall be connected, as shown in the test circuit, Figure 6-8-1. The switch shall be tested with its
cover installed. The enclosure cover shall be removed after one-half of the total operations required for the
test to exhaust the ionized gases. The cover is then replaced for the remainder of the test operations. The
switch enclosure shall be connected, as shown in Figure 6-8-1 to a 30-ampere non-time-delay cartridge fuse
for the detection of fault current. The switch shall be exercised with the make time sufficiently long for the
current to reach a steady state value but not less than 100 milliseconds. The current ON period shall be less
than 5 seconds. The time for one make/break cycle shall not exceed 1 minute. This test shall be run with
either a new or refurbished switch. AC tests shall be made at 60 Hertz.
For switches equipped with Form C contacts, the test shall be conducted using normally-open contacts and
then repeated using the normally closed contacts.
6.9.2.4.2 Test Criteria
An AC switch shall successfully make and break for 20 operations the current specified in Table 6-8-1.
A DC switch shall successfully make and break the current specified in Table 6-8-1 ten operations with the
enclosure fuse connected to the negative power pole, and then ten operations with the fuse connected to the
positive power pole.
There shall be no permanent arcing, no flashover between poles, no opening of the fuse, and no welding of
the contacts during the test. The switch shall successfully withstand dielectric testing as specified in 6.8.2.6
before and after the make and break test.
Where Form C contacts are employed, it is permissible to have an arcing overlap during switch operation, see
6.9.9.

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F IGURE 6-8-1
Make and Break (Operating Overload) Test Circuits
6.9.2.5 Mechanical and Electrical Endurance Tests

The purpose of these tests is to verify the minimum mechanical and electrical endurance of a power-circuit
limit switch. Such a switch functions to interrupt motor current and, thereby directly or indirectly to limit the final
travel of the load block or other traveling mechanism.
6.9.2.5.1 Endurance Test Conditions
These tests shall be run with either a new or refurbished switch.
6.9.2.5.1.1 Mechanical Test Conditions
A lever-operated switch shall be tested from its free position to at least 75 percent of its total overtravel. A
suspended-weight limit switch shall be tested from stop to stop of the operating lever, with a maximum reset
weight (as shown in Table 6-9-1) installed.

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6.9.2.5.1.2 Electrical Test Conditions

The switch shall be tested with its cover removed to prevent a buildup of excessive amounts of ionized gas
and shall be connected and exercised as in the make and break test. Actuation of the switch shall be as in
the mechanical test. AC electrical tests shall be made at 60 Hertz.
6.9.2.5.2 Test Criteria
6.9.2.5.2.1 Mechanical Test Criteria
The minimum mechanical endurance requirement for a power-circuit limit switch shall be 100,000 cycles.
6.9.2.5.2.2 Electrical Test Criteria
An AC switch shall successfully make and break the current specified in Table 6-8-2 6,000 times.
A DC switch shall successfully make and break the current specified in Table 6-8-2 3,000 times, with the
enclosure fuse connected to the negative power pole, immediately followed by 3,000 times with the enclosure
fuse connected to the positive power pole.
There shall be no repairing or replacing of switch parts, including contact tips for the duration of the test.
There shall be no permanent arching, no flashover between poles, no opening of the fuse, and no welding of
contacts during the test. The switch shall successfully withstand dielectric testing before and after the
endurance test as specified in 6.8.2.5.
6.9.2.6 Dielectric Test
Tests and limits described in NEMA ICS 1, Clause 8 apply. All tests shall be run at 60 Hertz. Tests shall be
run after exhausting the ionized gases with the cover installed both before and after the make and break test,
and the electrical endurance test.
Table 6-8-2
Electrical Endurance Test Levels
Make and Break
I/Ie V/Ve Power Factor L/R* (ms)

AC** 2.06 1 40% - 50% ---
DC 2.0 1 --- 2
*Tolerance ± 15 percent
**The tabulated values are expressed as rms steady-state values. The transient values may be different. However, the steady state
values define the making and breaking capacity.
Where:
I = test current
V = test voltage (apply the provisions of UL 508-Section 42.8) Ve =
highest rated voltage (refer to 4.2)
For AC <
480
Ve
For DC <
250
Ve

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6.10 Application
6.10.1 Intended Function

The function of a crane and hoist power-circuit limit switch is to interrupt motor current and, thereby directly or
indirectly, limit the final travel of a load block or other mechanism. This type of switch is not intended to
function as an operational limit switch that is actuated on each lift. It is customary to test-operate a
power-circuit limit switch once every eight-hour shift to ensure its operating ability. See ANSI/ASME B30.2.
6.10.2 Wire Rope Sheaves

The design of the reset-weight wire rope sheave(s) for crane and hoist power-circuit limit switches should be
the subject of special analysis in each application. The use of multiple sheaves for reset weights is
discouraged because of excessive mechanical losses. The wire rope sheave should be of a diameter at least
as large as that recommended by the manufacturer of the power-circuit limit switch. The design and
maintenance of the wire rope, sheave, and guard system should ensure free running operation for the life of
the limit switch. Particular attention should be paid to possible wire rope sag conditions.
Where it is necessary to use a sheaved system, the vector sum of the forces from the wire rope, sheave(s)
and guard system (excluding the reset weight) tangent to the lever motion, should not exceed the weight of
the maximum length of wire rope as shown in Table 6-9-1.
6.10.3 Wire Rope Length

The length of the wire rope supporting the suspended reset weight should include adequate allowances for
hook-block travel, after the actuation and trip of the crane and hoist power-circuit limit switch. Wire ropes (of
the size shown) should not exceed the maximum lengths shown in Table 6-9-1.
6.10.4 Reset Weights

Crane and hoist power-circuit limit switches should operate to the normal contact position when a weight is
used that is equal to or exceeds the value of the minimum reset weight shown in Table 6-9-1. Specific
switches may operate with less weight and may be furnished by the manufacturer with this lesser weight,
providing the weight operates the specific switch to the normal contact position.
The reset weight should not exceed the values of the maximum reset weights shown in Table 6-9-1. The
crane and hoist power-circuit limit switch manufacturer should be consulted when reset weights outside the
limits shown in Table 6-9-1 are to be used.
6.10.5 Lever-Operated Switch Overtravel

Load blocks or other traveling mechanisms used to actuate lever- operated crane and hoist power-circuit limit
switches should be applied so as to have them stop prior to reaching the overtravel limit position of the switch.
6.10.6 Frequency of Operation

When a crane and hoist power-circuit limit switch is not operated while under load at least once in any given
8-hour period, the switch should be provided with power contacts suitable for continuous operation in the
closed position. The 8-hour period is the elapsed time that the contacts while carrying current, are at thermal
equilibrium.

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Table 6-9-1
Reset Weights And Wire Rope Lengths
Maximum Permissible User Supplied Reset Weight**

Length*
Minimum Maximum
NEMA Type Wire Rope Feet Meters Pounds Kilograms Pounds Kilograms
Size Size,
Inches
3 Single 0.025 15 4.6 35 15 50 25

4 Single 0.375 20 6.1 55 25 80 35
4 Double 0.375 30 9.2 100 45 150 70
5 Single 0.375 20 6.1 100 45 150 70
5 Double 0.375 30 9.2 135 60 200 90
6 Single 0.375 20 6.1 135 60 200 90
6 Double 0.375 40 12.2 235 110 350 160
7 Single 0.5 40 12.2 265 120 400 180
7 Double 0.5 50 15.2 500 230 750 340
8 Single 0.5 40 12.2 265 120 400 180
8 Double 0.5 50 15.2 500 230 750 340
*Lengths based: 0.25 inch  .11 lbs/ft
0.375 inch  .22 lbs/ft
0.5 inch  .42 lbs/ft
**Refer to 6-10.4.
6.10.7 Low Current DC Operation

Where it is anticipated that any pole of a DC hoist power-circuit limit switch will be required to interrupt
currents at very low levels compared to its rating, the manufacturer should be consulted.
6.10.8 Intermittent Rating Applications
For applications exceeding a 50 percent duty cycle, both the computed rms current and the rated horsepower
at the applied voltage must be less than or equal to the continuous-current and horsepower ratings given in
Table 6-4-1.
For ON times exceeding 10 minutes, either the motor current should be less than or equal to the
continuous-current ratings given in Table 6-4-1 or the manufacturer should be consulted.
6.10.9 Reversing or Plugging
Crane and hoist power-circuit limit switches, employing Form C contacts are not intended for direct reversing
or plugging of motors because of the possibility of developing a short circuit though an arcing overlap between
the normally-open and the normally-closed contacts. For reversing or plugging applications, consult the
manufacturer.

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PART 7
HEAVY-DUTY DC MAGNETIC CONTACTORS RATED 600 VOLTS
7.1 General
7.1.1 Scope
The Standards in this part apply to the contactor portion of Class B controllers and the crane and hoist
controllers covered by other parts of this NEMA Standards Publication.
The definitions and NEMA Standards of ICS 1, ICS 1.3-1991, ICS 2, and ICS 5 apply to this part unless
otherwise stated.
7.2 Definitions
7.3 Classifications
Class B Controllers: Class B controllers are DC air-break manual or magnetic controllers for service on 600
volts or less. They are capable of interrupting DC operating overloads but not short circuits or faults beyond
operating overloads. For Standards applying to these controllers, see NEMA ICS 2.
7.4.1 Contact Forms
7.4.1.1 Power-Circuit Contact Forms
DC contactors are single pole or multipole devices designed to control DC. Poles have contacts that are
normally open, normally closed or both.
7.4.1.2 Auxiliary Contact Forms
Auxiliary contacts, when provided, shall be rated in accordance with NEMA ICS 5, Part 1.
7.4.2 Voltage Ratings
The insulation voltage rating of Class B DC contactors shall be 600 volts. Utilization voltage ratings shall be
115, 230, and 550 volts.
7.4.3 Current Ratings of DC Contactors
The current ratings of DC contactors shall be in accordance with Table 7-4-1.
The intermittent-duty current ratings, open or enclosed, for DC contactors for crane and hoist duty, shall be as
given in Tables 2-4-1 or 2-4-2 of Part 2 or Table 3-4-1 of Part 3.

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Table 7-4-1
Current Ratings Of DC Contactors
8-Hour Rating,
Amperes
Size of Contactor
Enclosed* Open
1 22.5 25
2 45 50
3 90 100
4 135 150
5 270 300
6 540 600
7 810 900
8 1215 1350
9 2250 2500
* Contactor temperature rise shall be at least 10°C below those temperatures specified in Clause 8 of ICS 1 when tested in open air
to the rated enclosed current. (See 9.2 for enclosed applications.)
7.4.4 Horsepower Ratings of DC Contactors

For horsepower ratings of full-voltage magnetic DC, contactors shall be in accordance with Tables 2-4-1 or
2-4-2 of Part 2 or Table 3-4-1 of Part 3.
7.5.1 Device Marking
DC contactors shall be marked with the following minimum data:
a. Rated voltage with the designation DC.
b. Rated current and basis of rating (e.g., open, 8-hour)
c. Manufacturer's name or identifying mark
d. Device identification number
e. NEMA size designation
f. Coil operating voltage
7.5.2 Maintenance
A maintenance program and schedule should be established to meet the needs of each particular installation.
The program should include for example: tightening connections, inspecting for evidence of overheating,
removing dust and dirt, confirming freedom of reset weight and cable, and replacing contacts when worn or
when the contact follow-up and pressure have been reduced to a level which might impair the operation of the
device, also see NEMA ICS 1.
See NEMA ICS 1, Clause 6.
7.7 Construction
7.7.1 Mechanical Interlocking

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Contactors shall be supplied with provision for the addition of mechanical interlocking to prevent simultaneous
closing of two normally-open contactors. Minimum interlocking provisions shall be for contactors that are
horizontally adjacent and of the same rating.
7.7.2 Terminal Sizes
Service connections of DC contactors shall be capable of accepting conductor sizes in accordance with
NEMA ICS 2 Table 1-7-1.
7.8.1 General
All of the test performance requirements of NEMA ICS 2 Part 1 shall apply except NEMA ICS 2 Part 1, Clause
8. The following tests shall be run on one contactor without refurbishing, and in the following order: dielectric,
make and break (operating overload), electrical endurance and a repeat of the dielectric test.
A test voltage between 600 and 660 volts DC is acceptable for these tests, except that for a contactor rated
more than 100 amperes, the open-circuit voltage shall be adjusted as much above 600 volts as the
closed-circuit voltage is below that value, unless such adjustment results in the open-circuit voltage being more
than 660 volts in which case the test may be conducted at whatever closed-circuit voltage is obtained when the
open-circuit voltage is 660 volts.
7.8.2 Temperature Rise Tests
The temperature rise of the coils and current-carrying parts of contactors shall be measured simultaneously
when tested in accordance with their ratings. The values shall not exceed those given in NEMA ICS 1,
Clause 8.
7.8.3 Make and Break (Operating Overload) Design Test
The tests for making and breaking capacities are to verify that the contactor is capable of making and breaking
the (operating overload) currents stated in Table 7-8-1 and not to verify the contactor's electrical and
mechanical endurance. Tests shall be run both open and enclosed to also determine the minimum arcing
clearances and minimum enclosure volume.
Table 7-8-1
Make/Break (Operating Overload) Test Levels
Test Parameters
I V L*
Ie Ve R
4 1.1 7.5
* Tolerance ±15 percent
Where:
I = Test current
Ie = Rated current (open) per Table 7-4-1
V = Test current (See 8.2)
Ve = 600 Volts
L/R = Time constant of the load in milliseconds

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7.8.3.1 Test Conditions

The contactor shall be mounted on a panel with steel plates in front of and above the contactor at distances
corresponding to the manufacturer's published minimum arcing clearances for the open test and mounted in
its intended enclosure for the enclosed test. The contactor shall be connected as shown in the test circuit
Figure 7-8-1. The contactor enclosure or plates shall be connected to a 30-ampere nontime-delay cartridge
fuse for the detection of fault current. The contactor shall be exercised by energizing the operating coil with
rated coil voltage with the make time sufficiently long for the operating overload current to reach a
steady-state value, but not less than 100 milliseconds. The operating overload current flow period shall be less
than 5 seconds. The time for one make/break cycle shall not exceed 1 minute.
All the poles of a multipole device shall be tested simultaneously.
For contactors with Form C power contacts, tests shall be conducted using normally-open contacts and then
repeated on the same device using normally-closed contacts.
Figure 7-8-1
MAKE AND BREAK (OPERATING OVERLOAD) TEST CIRCUITS
7.8.3.2 Test Criteria

The contactor shall successfully make and break the current specified in Table 7-8-1 25 times in succession
with power supply polarity as shown in Figure 7-8-1, immediately followed by 25 times with the power supply
polarity reversed.
There shall be no permanent arcing, no flashover between poles, no opening of the fuse and no welding of
the contacts during the test.
7.8.4 Mechanical and Electrical Endurance Tests
The purpose of these tests is to verify the minimum mechanical and electrical endurance of a DC magnetic
contactor. Such a contactor functions to initiate and interrupt motor current and thereby directly or indirectly
control the starting and stopping of various mechanisms. The endurance values specified do not represent the
ultimate life of the contactor.

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7.8.5 Mechanical Endurance Test

The mechanical endurance of DC contactors shall not be less than 3,000,000 no-load cycles when tested as
specified below.
The mechanical endurance of DC contactors relates to specified environmental and application conditions.
Hence the number of no-load cycles will be affected accordingly.
7.8.5.1 Test Conditions—Mechanical
The contactor shall be mounted in its intended mounting arrangement. The contactor shall be exercised by
energizing the operating coil with rated coil voltage for a period of time sufficient to ensure complete sealing of
the contactor armature and removal of coil voltage for a period of time sufficient to enable a stabilized change
of contactor state. The time for one close/open cycle shall not exceed 5 seconds. Maintenance shall be
restricted to cleaning or lubricating without dismantling and replacing contacts according to the manufacturer's
recommendation.
7.8.5.2 Test Analysis—Mechanical
The following mechanical life tests are chosen on the basis of a 90 percent confidence level. Either of the
following two test methods may be used:
a. Distributed number of failures does not exceed two; the test is considered passed.
Double 3 Test—Three contactors are tested up to the assigned mechanical endurance. The test is
considered passed if there is no failure and failed if there is more than one failure. Should there be one
failure, then three additional contactors are tested up to the assigned mechanical endurance. Providing
there is no additional failure; the test is considered passed. The test is failed if, at any time, there is a total
of two or more failures.
7.8.5.3 Test Criteria—Mechanical
The contactor shall successfully complete the no-load cycles specified before it is necessary to replace parts
affecting proper contactor operation, other than contacts.
7.8.6 Electrical Endurance Test
The electrical endurance of DC contactors shall not be less than the on-load cycles indicated in Table 7-8-2
when tested as specified below.
Table 7-8-2
Electrical Endurance
I V L Number of On-Load Cycles

L Ve R*
2.5 1 3.5 6,000
* Tolerance ±15 percent
Where:
Ie = Rated current (open) per Table 7-4-1
V = Test current (See 8.2)
Ve = 600 Volts
L/R = Time constant of the load in milliseconds
The electrical endurance of DC contactors relates to specific application conditions. Hence the number of
on-load cycles will be affected accordingly.
7.8.6.1 Test Conditions—Electrical
The contactor shall be mounted in its intended mounting arrangement in the open. The contactor shall be
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to reach a steady-state value, but not less than 100 milliseconds. The load current on period shall be less than
2 seconds. The test cycle shall be repeated every 10 seconds.
7.8.6.2 Test Criteria—Electrical
The contactor shall successfully meet load and endurance criteria specified in Table 7-8-2 before repairing or
replacing contactor parts affecting proper contactor operation, including contacts.
7.8.7 Operating Voltage Test
7.8.7.1 Overvoltage
A DC contactor operating coil shall withstand 110 percent of its rated voltage until thermal equilibrium is
established, in an ambient of 40°C, without apparent damage. The temperature rise at 110 percent of rated
voltage may exceed that specified in NEMA ICS 1, Table 8-2.
7.8.7.2 Undervoltage
The contactor shall close successfully at 80 percent of it's rated operating coil voltage after reaching a
stabilized temperature at 100 percent of its rated operating coil voltage in an ambient temperature of 40°C.
When tested at a lower ambient temperature, external resistance shall be added to the operating coil circuit to
simulate the above condition.
7.9 Application
7.9.1 Application Guide
The following load characteristics should be considered when selecting contactors:
a. Maximum circuit-closing inrush current and duration.
b. Maximum circuit interrupting current, voltage, and inductance
c. Frequency of operation and duration of ON time
d. Rms current for periodic loads (see NEMA ICS 1, Clause 8)
Because of the endless variety of application conditions in terms of electrical loads, duty cycles, voltage
fluctuations, mechanical vibration, environmental conditions, etc., contact life will vary. Manufacturer's
recommendations should be obtained regarding specific applications.
Where it is anticipated that a contactor will be required to interrupt currents at 10 percent or less of its open
current rating, the manufacturer should be consulted.
Where a contactor operates under load for more than eight hours without opening the power circuit contacts,
the contactor should be provided with power-circuit contacts suitable for continuous operation in the closed
position.
7.9.2 Application of Enclosed Contactors
DC contactors may be used at their enclosed ratings in enclosed locations where the interior temperature rise
does not exceed 10°C above a maximum outside ambient of 40°C.
For interior temperature rises exceeding 10°C or external ambients exceeding 40°C, the manufacturer should
be consulted regarding ratings, clearances, and ventilation.
7.9.3 Arc Clearance Test Data
Minimum arcing clearances and minimum enclosure volume determined by the make and break (operating
overload) design test (7.8.3) shall be provided to the user when required.
The manufacturer should be consulted for reduced minimum arc clearances and minimum enclosure volume
when the contactor is operated at lower than rated voltage or in multiple-break circuits.

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Part 8
AC Adjustable Frequency Controllers for Motors and Cranes
8.1 General
8.1.1 Scope
Part 8 applies to AC adjustable frequency controllers for AC motors used with cranes. For the purpose of
this section, an adjustable frequency crane drive system includes a motor or motors, the power conversion
controller that shall be in accordance with NEMA ICS 7 and control devices per NEMA ICS 8, Table 4-4-1.
Essential to this section are hoist controls that have positive control under all operating conditions such as
roll back, transition stages (i.e., stop to start, start to stop, acceleration, deceleration, etc.), drive fault,
unintended motor direction, etc. See Clause 8.6.
8.1.2 Classifications
See Parts 2 and 8.
8.2.1 Ratings
Adjustable-frequency crane drive system motors shall be rated in terms of horsepower output at base speed
frequency and voltage.
Adjustable-frequency crane drive system controllers shall be rated in terms of current output at base
speed frequency and voltage of the motor.
The power conversion and control equipment for a multi-motor drive are not necessarily the same as those
for a single-motor drive of the same horsepower and current rating. The drive system supplier should be
consulted.
Consideration must be given to matching the adjustable frequency controller characteristics with the motor
characteristics.
In selecting the power-supply capacity for the motor, the current ratings of such motors as high-speed
motors, totally-enclosed fan-cooled motors, short-time-rated motors, etc., should be considered.
8.2.2 Speed Ratings
Adjustable-frequency crane drives shall have a "minimum -speed" rating, this being the lowest speed at
which the drive can develop rated horsepower continuously at the time rating the motor is applied.
Drives which provide for operation above base speed by increasing the frequency shall have a maximum
speed rating.
8.2.3 Overload Capacity Ratings
8.2.3.1 Travel Drives
Following continuous operation at rated load and duty cycle, travel drives (controller and motor) shall be
capable of producing a minimum 150 percent of rated drive torque for 1 minute, followed by a period of
light load operation of such duration that the rms load does not exceed rated continuous current without
exceeding the temperature rise limitations of NEMA ICS 1, Clause 8.
8.2.3.2 Hoist Drives
Following continuous operation at rated load and duty cycle, hoist drives (controller and motor) shall be
capable of producing a minimum 150 percent of rated drive torque for 1 minute, followed by a period of
light load operation of such duration that the rms load does not exceed rated continuous current without
exceeding the temperature rise limitations of NEMA ICS 1, Clause 8.

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8.2.4 Holding Brake Ratings

Under fault conditions, the brake shall have sufficient torque and thermal energy absorption capability to
stop and hold the load. The brake sizing shall include a static torque, single-stop kinetic energy, and a duty
cycle thermal analysis.
Note: for non-mechanical load brake hoists redundant braking contactors or a VFD brake slip
monitor t o control the load under a welded brake contactor condition should be provided.
8.2.5 Rating of Controller Power Circuit Isolating Means
Each controller power circuit isolating means shall have a current rating not less than the 8-hour open
ampere rating of the contactor of the circuit it isolates, including drive losses (form factor, etc.).
See NEMA Standards Publication No. ICS 1.3 for preventative maintenance instructions.
Clause 6 of ICS 1 applies.
8.5 Construction
Contactor shall have a Class A load-current interrupting ability in accordance with Part 2 of NEMA ICS 2.
8.5.1.2 Ratings of Line or Motion Contactor for Single Motor Protection
The horsepower and intermittent-duty current ratings of contactors used in the power circuits of
alternating-current controllers shall be not less than the corresponding ratings of the intermittent-duty
motors used for cranes. Contactor current and horsepower ratings shall be as shown in Table 4.4.1.
8.5.1.3 Ratings of Line or Motion Contactor Used for Grouped Motion Protection
The size of contactors used for grouped protection (responding to overload or undervoltage trips) shall be as
shown in Table 4-4-1 but not less than the rating of the largest primary contactor used on any protected
controllers.
8.5.1.4 Ratings of Line or Motion Contactors at Voltages Not Listed in Table 4-4-1 But Less than
460 Volts
For voltages not listed but less than 460 volts, the intermittent current rating of the contactor shall be
proportioned in accordance with Table 4-4-1.
8.5.2 Acceleration Control
Drives shall be provided with either a torque limit or timed acceleration.
8.5.3 Dynamic Braking Controller
The dynamic braking controller continuous current rating shall be no less than 100 percent of the
maximum dynamic braking current required to decelerate the hoist or travel drive.
8.5.3.1 Dynamic Braking Controller Protection
The dynamic braking controller may incorporate a method of protection to limit damage to the AFD, dynamic
braking controller and or Brake Resistor in the event of a shorted dynamic braking controller or over heated
resistor.

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This can be achieved by a number of methods such as:

a. Internal / External crowbar circuit
b. Over voltage protection
c. Over current protection
d. Over Temperature protection
8.5.4 Dynamic Braking Slowdown

When dynamic braking slowdown is provided for crane traverse drives the resistors used for this purpose
shall have a wattage rating equal to or greater than 25 percent of the motor horsepower. The resistor may
be de-rated as a function of the duty cycle of the application without exceeding the specified temperature
rise per NEMA ICS 8, Part 11.
8.5.5 Dynamic Braking Lowering
When dynamic braking lowering is provided for crane hoist drives the resistors used for this purpose shall
have a wattage rating equal to or greater than 85 percent full load rated hoisting horsepower. The resistor
may be de-rated as a function of the duty cycle of the application without exceeding the specified
temperature rise per ICS 8, Part 11.
8.5.6 Adjustable Frequency Equipment Required
Controllers shall have the equipment listed in Table 8-5-1.
There are no performance requirements or tests unique to this section.
8.7 Application
There are no application guidelines unique to this section.
Table 8-5-1
Minimum Equipment For Class I and II Adjustable Frequency Controller For AC Motors
Bridge or Hoist
Trolley
Multiple main circuit isolating switch, circuit breaker or fuse pullout * X X

Multiple control switch and fuses, circuit breaker or pullout* X X
Automatically reset inverse time trip running overload protection in each phase for each motor with X X
thermal time constant the same as the motor, electronic motor protection or as integral sensing
device *
Undervoltage protection * X X
Static reversing X X
Adjustable means to provide a limit on acceleration and deceleration X X
Means for electrically regulating motor speed hoisting and lowering X
Brake relay when required by the particular application X X
Line contactor * X X
Second and fourth quadrant dynamic braking X X
Motor torque proving prior to holding brake release ** X
t speed detection device to prevent load over-speed conditions X
* These items may be omitted if panels are ordered for use with grouped protection and if grouped protection equipment is provided in
accordance with Table 4-7-3.
** Not required if mechanical system provides controlled operating speeds under all control failure modes.

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Part 9
Wireless Control Systems for Cranes
9.1 General
9.1.1 Scope
The Standards in this section apply to wireless control systems used with cranes. All equipment shall be
designed to provide a system that when installed, will become an operating unit integral with the crane
controls (new or existing).
The definitions and Standards of ICS 1 to this section unless otherwise stated.
9.2 Definitions
9.3 Classifications
See Part 1.
All radio frequency control systems shall be “type accepted" by the FCC and bear the FCC label. Frequency
assignment for equipment requiring an FCC site license shall be the responsibility of the purchaser in
coordination with the system designer.
9.5.1
9.5.2
All Radio Frequency Control systems shall bear labels required by the FCC.
9.7 Construction
9.7.1 Technology
The wireless control system electronics shall be solid state with self-contained protection, except for the
interposing relays. Standard components and modules shall be used wherever possible.
All system modulation and de-modulation shall be accomplished with electronic devices. No
electromechanical devices such as reeds shall be used.

A "Wireless Control System" shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
9.7.2.1 Transmitters
9.7.2.1.1 General
The transmitter shall be turned on only with a switch system that must be operated deliberately and cannot
be operated accidentally. Examples of deliberate operating devices are a key switch, a snap-action
push-pull device, a combination of key and toggle switches or two toggle switches.
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other mechanisms for operator use. All switch positions shall be clearly and permanently marked to show
function and position or positive indication of direction of motion.
The transmitter shall include a safety label containing the following information, or as listed in ANSI
Standard B30:
a. Floor-operated and remote-operated cranes shall have a safety label or labels affixed to the pendant
station, portable operating station, or load block. The label or labels shall be in compliance with ANSI
Z535.1, ANSI Z535.3, and ANSI Z535.4, and shall include cautionary language against:
1. Lifting more than the rated load
2. Operating a hoist when the load is not centered under the hoist
3. Operating a hoist with twisted, kinked, or damaged chain or rope
4. Operating a damaged or malfunctioning crane
5. Lifting people
6. Lifting loads over people
7. Operating a rope hoist with a rope that is not properly seated in its groove
8. Operating manual motions with other than manual power
9. Removing or obscuring the safety label
9.7.2.1.2 Transmitter Functions
Each master switch or push-button shall be supplied with a spring return to the center (off) position. The
system designer shall insure the transmitter conforms to the users Standards regarding switch position, left
to right.
The following functions shall be controlled by a lever, toggle switch, or pushbutton:
a. Main line contactor or manual-magnetic disconnect switch closing. The stop function shall be
clearly identified
b. Load holding device "pick-up" (such as Magnet, vacuum lifter, grab, etc.), if applicable
The following functions shall each be controlled by two (2) spring-return switches that must be operated
simultaneously, and are separated on the transmitter by sufficient distance to require two-handed
operation:
a. Magnet line contactor or manual-magnetic disconnect switch opening
b. Load holding device "drop out," such as a magnet, vacuum lifter, grabs, etc., if applicable
The load holding device disconnect switch and pick-up/engage switches shall control latching relays.
Turning the transmitter on or off, loss of crane power, or loss of any signal systems, command, safety, or
continuous carrier, shall not cause the latching relays to change state.

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The crane activity warning device shall be controlled by a pushbutton or spring return toggle switch. A
transmitter shall include a low battery indicator.
9.7.2.1.3 Multi-transmitter Systems
Transmitter control on systems with more than one transmitter shall follow a first-come, first-served
priority. Each transmitter shall have positive keying or lockout identification and release features that will
prevent the other transmitter(s) from controlling the same crane simultaneously or without consent, will
identify the transmitter which is in control, and will have a positive means of enabling crane control to be
relinquished by one transmitter and acquired by another.
Transfer of crane control from one transmitter (one operator) to another shall be possible only after all
crane motions have been turned off, and crane magnet functions are locked to the condition or mode in
effect at the time.
A stop command from any one of the central stations shall be effective when required by the risk
assessment of the application.
9.7.2.2 Battery Charger
The transmitter shall be furnished with a battery charger if required, and batteries for transmitter.
9.7.2.3 Receiver
The receiver unit shall include the necessary receiver, decoder, and interface equipment to the crane
controls, housed in an enclosure.
The receiver unit shall be responsive only to signal from the transmitters (portable or fixed) furnished, and
shall be responsive only to signals from one designated or selected transmitter at a time.
Where the receiver unit includes interposing relays (electromechanical or solid state), the system designer
shall coordinate the need for arc suppression.
The receiver unit shall include a control transfer switch if manual back-up control is used (master switch,
remote pulpit, or pendant). The system designer shall coordinate transfer switch isolation requirements.
The system designer shall insure the receiver unit includes appropriate power supply(s) necessary to
operate all receiver functions.
9.7.2.4 Receiving Antenna/Sensor, Antenna Mount, Cable, and Connectors
The receiver antenna or sensor shall be arranged for suspended mounting under the crane bridge girder.
The antenna or sensor shall be capable of withstanding sudden crane stops without excessive whipping.
9.8.1
The system designer shall insure that the wire-less control system adheres to the following:
a. No off-channel interference shall be generated that affects existing plant remote control systems
b. No unintended operation of the wireless control system shall be caused by interference from plant
electrical noise, radio signals, or other wireless control systems
9.8.2
Failure of the wireless control system due to either interference with the transmitted signal or component
failure shall cause the motion or function in progress at the time to stop, and if applicable, cause the load
holding device controller (such as a magnet controller, vacuum lifter, grab, etc.) if used, to lock to the
condition or mode in effect at the time.
9.8.3 Interference
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9.8.3.1 Extraneous RFI

(Radio Frequency Interference) that may originate from other radio- controlled equipment, communication
equipment, or any other source. Examples of sources of this type of interference are radio transmitters,
aircraft, beacons, electrical noise navigational aids, two-way radios, and local carrier control and
communication equipment.
9.8.3.2 Extraneous EMI
(Electromagnetic Interference) that may originate from any source. Examples of sources of this type of
interference are induction and dielectric heaters; motor brushes; AC and DC relays, contactors, and
electronic drives; collector shoes; arc welders; and ignition, lighting, and power distribution equipment.
9.8.3.3
The failure of any component in the wireless control system shall not cause un-commanded crane motion.
9.8.4 System Operating Range
The system designer shall review with the user to insure the transmitting range of the wireless control
system will be within acceptable limits. When separation between the receiving antenna and the
transmitter having control of the crane exceeds the acceptable distance, all crane motions shall stop.
9.8.5 Safety Coding
The wireless control system shall include safety-coding and command-coding signal systems in addition to a
carrier signal or signals. Both the safety-coding signal system and continuous carrier shall be received
before any motion command, or auxiliary function signal may be acted upon.
The command coding signal system shall be a combination of unique codes that are sufficiently complex
to insure that no un-commanded motions occur due to extraneous radio signals, RFI, or EMI.
9.9 Application
The system designer shall provide drawings that cross- reference the wireless control system with the
crane controls.
The wireless control system, including emission, modulation, and transmission characteristics shall be
certified to meet the applicable FCC or other government regulatory requirements.

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Part 10
Electromagnetic Brakes
10.1 General Requirements
10.1.1 Scope
The Standards in this part apply to electromagnetic friction brakes that are spring, hydraulic, permanent
magnet, or electromagnetically set. Brakes may include provisions for manual release.
In addition to the references and Standards of NEMA Standards publication ICS 1, the following references
also apply to this part.
AIST 1-1968 DC Mill Motor Standard
AIST 11-1997 Brake Standards for Mill Motors (Technical Report)
AIST 1A-1964 AC Mill Motor Standard
AIST 6-2000 Specifications for Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes for Steel Mill Service
(Technical Report)
NEMA MG 1-2016 Motors and Generators
UL 674-2011 Motors for Use in Hazardous Locations
10.2 Definitions
10.3 Classifications
10.3.1 Brake Types

10.3.1.1 Caliper Disc Brake
A caliber disc brake uses both sides of an exposed rotating disc as the friction surfaces. Friction pads
press axially against the disc.
10.3.1.2 Flat Plate Disc Brakes

Flat plate disc brakes are enclosed brakes with full circular contact between friction and brake plates.
10.3.1.3 Shoe Brake
A shoe brake uses the cylindrical outer diameter of the brake wheel as the friction surface. Shoe brakes
engage the brake wheel by moving radially inward.
10.3.2 Mounting Arrangements
10.3.2.1 Shoe and Caliper Disc Brakes (Bracket or Base-Mounted)
10.3.2.1.1 NEMA Type 1 Mounting—Floor-Mounted Horizontal-Shaft Brake
A floor-mounted horizontal-shaft brake is a brake which is arranged for floor mounting with the wheel located
on a shaft which is approximately parallel to the floor and with the brake actuator located at the side of
the brake wheel.
10.3.2.1.2 NEMA Type 1A Mounting—Floor-Mounted Horizontal-Shaft Brake
Similar to Type 1, except that the brake actuator is located either above or below the brake wheel.
10.3.2.1.3 NEMA Type 2 Mounting—Wall-Mounted Horizontal-Shaft Brake
A wall-mounted horizontal-shaft brake is a brake which is arranged for wall mounting with the wheel
located on a shaft which is approximately parallel to the floor and to the wall and with the brake actuator
located above the brake wheel.

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10.3.2.1.4 NEMA Type 2A Mounting —Wall-Mounted Horizontal-Shaft Brake

A wall-mounted horizontal-shaft brake is a brake which is arranged for wall mounting with the wheel
located on a shaft which is approximately parallel to the floor and to the wall and with the brake actuator
located below the brake wheel.
10.3.2.1.5 NEMA Type 3 Mounting —Ceiling-Mounted Horizontal-Shaft Brake
A brake which is arranged for ceiling mounting with the wheel located on a shaft that is approximately
parallel to the floor and with the brake actuator located at the side of the brake wheel.
10.3.2.1.6 NEMA Type 4 Mounting —Wall-Mounted Vertical-Shaft Brake
A brake which is arranged for wall mounting with the wheel located on a shaft that is approximately
perpendicular to the floor and with the brake actuator located at the side of the brake wheel.
10.3.3 Flat Plate Disc Brakes
Standard disc brakes shall be suitable for mounting to horizontal shaft motor frames as shown in NEMA
MG 1-2016, Part 4.
Mounting to other than horizontal shaft motors is nonstandard and shall be specified when required.
10.4.1 General Purpose Shoe and Caliper Brake Torque Ratings
The torque ratings of brakes with series or shunt coils shall be as shown in Table 10-4-1.
Direct-current brakes with rectifiers, when applied on alternating-current circuits, may be given the
direct-current one-hour shunt torque ratings if used with one-hour coils. If used with continuous duty coils,
continuous torque ratings may be given.
Table 10-4-1
Torque Ratings of Shoe and Caliper Disc Brakes For Use With AISE1 600 Frame or
800 Frame Motors; AC Frame AISE Mill Motors, and NEMA Frame Motors
Torque Ratings (Lbs-Ft)
Brake Size (In) Shunt Series Rectifier Operated
1 Hour (50% Duty 1 Hour (50% Duty

Cycle) or 8 Hour Cycle) or 8 Hour
Caliper Cont.* (8 (100% Duty) Hi- 1 Hour* 1/2 Hour* 8 Hour (100% Duty) Hi-
Shoe Disc Hour) Speed Forced (50% Duty (30% Duty (100% Speed Forced**
Brake Brake Duty Cycle) Cycle) Duty)**
8 12 75 100 65 100 75 100

10 14 150 200 130 200 150 200
13 17 400 550 365 550 400 550
16 21 750 1000 650 1000 750 1000
19 24 1500 2000 1300 2000 1500 2000
23 29 3000 4000 2600 4000 3000 4000
N/A 34 4500 6000 3900 6000 4500 6000
30 38 6750 9000 6000 9000 6750 9000
*Ratings shown are for 8-hour, 1-hour and 1/2-hour are the thermal ratings of the coil. The duty cycles apply providing the on time
does not exceed 10 minutes.
The torque ratings apply at a worn lining condition defined as the point where the brake readjusts, or where adjustment is
required as recommended by the brake manufacturer.
**See 1.2.13.

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10.4.2 Torque Ratings for Flat Plate Disc Brakes

Torque ratings for alternating- and direct-current disc brakes, corresponding to motor frame sizes, shall be
as shown in Table 10-4-2.
Brake designations A, B, C, and D refer to brake diameter. No attempt is made to identify a specific
diameter. For each size of brake, there are various torque ratings available that may be obtained by
varying the number of discs that, in turn, will vary the length of the brake.
Table 10-4-2
Torque ratings for Flat Plate Disc Brakes
Brake
Motor Frame Brake Torque, Pound-Free
Size
A 56C*, 143TC*, 182TCH*, 145TC*, Static Torque Range—1 to 25 (1-1/2, 3, 6, 10, 15, 20, 25—
148TCH* Typical Static Torque Increments)
B 182TC*, 184TC*, 213TC*, 215TC*, Static Torque Range—10 to 105 (10, 15, 25, 35, 50,
254TC*, 256TC* 75, 105—Typical Static Torque Increments)
C 285TFC, 286TFC Static Torque Range—25 to 175 (25, 35, 50, 70, 75,
105, 125, 175—Typical Static Torque Increments)
D 324TFC, 356TFC, 364TFC, 365TFC, Static Torque Range—75 to 550 (75, 90, 105, 125,
404TFC, 405TFC 175, 230, 345, 460, 550—Typical Static Torque Increments)
*Certain brakes can be used on the drive end, but when the face mounting is at the end opposite the drive end, the prefix F
shall be used, making the suffix letter FC.
10.4.3 Shoe and Caliper Disc Brake Coil Ratings

Shoe and caliper disc brake coil ratings of the brake types indicated in 10.4.1 are established based on the
brake operating duty cycle and thermal capacity of the operating coil. Refer to the manufacturer for
maximum current coil ratings.
10.4.4 Brake Operating Time
Brake release and set times are different for each manufacturer and can be obtained by contacting the
brake manufacturer. These operating times can be provided based on rated operating conditions or as
described in 10.8.1.
10.5 Product Marking Information, Installation, and Maintenance
10.5.1 Brake Mounting Tolerances
For shoe and caliper brakes indicated in 10.4.1 see Table 10-7-1 for mounting tolerances with respect to the
motor, required for the proper operation of the brake.
10.5.2 Maintenance
In order to assure proper equipment operation, a periodic maintenance program should be established.
Maintenance instructions should be obtained from the manufacturer for incorporation into this program.
10.5.2.1.1 Inspection
Brakes should be inspected to see that magnet gaps and torque spring settings are correct. The brake
should be operated to verify that the brake linings are being released from the wheel or disc. Linings
should be examined to determine if new linings are needed. Electrical connections and mechanical joints
should be inspected for proper tightness; in particular, the hardware securing the wheel to the motor shaft
and the brake mounting bolts. Dirt and dust should be removed from the brake with particular attention being
given to the armature gap, which tends to collect magnetic particles. The brake wheel or disc should be
examined for unusual scoring, overheating, cracking, or wear, to determine the need for replacement. The
condition of bearings and bushing should be checked along with the overall mechanical and electrical
integrity of the complete braking system. Brake maintenance requirements are different for each
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10.5.2.2 User Testing

The user should establish a schedule to test for the following:
a. The brake operates properly
b. The brake can stop and hold the rated load
10.5.2.3 Preventive Maintenance Guide

See NEMA Standards publication ICS 1.3.
10.5.3 Special Precautions
10.5.3.1 Mounting
Consult with the manufacturer for any special precautions required when mounting brakes in positions
other than floor or horizontal-shaft mounted, since certain modifications may be required for proper
operation of the brake.
10.5.3.2 Brake Torque
Since the brake torque may vary due to conditions such as moisture on the friction surfaces, rusty wheels
or discs, lining glaze, alignment of linings and brake wheels or discs, and other variables, allowance for
these variations should be considered during application and use.
10.5.3.3 Braking Surfaces
One hundred percent contact of braking surfaces is not required. Refer to the manufacturer for
recommendations.
10.5.3.4 Brake Wheel or Disc Overheating
Brakes included in this Standards publication may overheat if the thermal rating of the brake is exceeded,
or if the linings are rubbing due to improper adjustments or mechanical or electrical failure, resulting in the
brake not releasing.
Expansion of overheated braking surfaces may take up the brake operating clearance and may result in
rapid deterioration of the braking surfaces. Overheating of the braking surfaces may also result in fade
(reduction of braking torque).
10.5.3.5 Brake Lining Replacement
See Table 10-5-1 for minimum brake lining thickness prior to replacement for the DC operated shoe brakes
described in 10.4.1.
Table 10-5-1
Minimum Brake Lining Thickness for SC Operated Brake Shoes
Wheel Diameter Minimum Wheel Lining Thickness (inches)**
Max Rpm
(Inches) Diameter (Inches) *
Riveted *** Bonded
8 5000 7.94 .010 .016

10 4000 9.92 .010 .020
13 3300 12.90 .010 .026
16 2600 15.87 .015 .032
19 2300 18.87 .015 .038
23 1900 22.87 .015 .046
30 1600 29.87 .015 .060
* Minimum after re-machining
** Minimum permissible prior to replacement
*** Above rivet head at maximum wear point

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10.5.4 Device Markings

Brakes shall be marked with the following data:
a. Rated voltage, current, or both
b. Torque
c. Brake identification number
d. Manufacturer's name or identification mark
e. Special mounting arrangements (disc brakes only)

10.6.1 Unusual Environmental Conditions
Consult with the manufacturer for any special precautions or modifications required when any of the
following conditions exist:
a. Airborne magnetic particles
b. Ambient temperatures above 40°C or below 0°C
c. High shock or vibration
d. Airborne oil, salt, corrosives, abrasives or water
e. Exposure to radiation
f. Other unusual environmental conditions
g. In hazardous (classified) locations, as defined in NEMA Standards publication 250, Section
5, special consideration should be given to non-sparking friction materials or NEMA Type 7
and NEMA Type 10 enclosures
10.7 Construction
10.7.1 Dimensions of Shoe and Caliper Disc Brakes
The outline and mounting dimensions of DC operated shoe and caliper disc brakes for the 600 frame, 800
frame, wound-rotor motors, AC frame AISE1 mill motors, and short-time rated crane and hoist motors shall
be as shown in Table 10-7-1. These brakes are floor mounted and are of open construction. The brake
lining width is 0.25 inch less than dimension C. Brake mounting tolerances; both horizontal and vertical with
respect to the motor shall be as indicated in Table 10-7-1.
1
Refers to AISE Standards 1 and 1-A.

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Table 10-7-1
DIMENSIONS oF SHOE AND CALIPER DISC BRAKES FOR THE 600 FRAME AND 800 FRAME MOTORS AND AC FRAME
1 2
AISE MILL MOTORS AND NEMA FRAME SIZE CRANE AND HOIST MOTORS
Motor Wheel and Disc Dimensions - Inches Mounting Dimensions - Inches
Frame
D/D1 Size C E F O 3 T A B H J 4 M
D3 Z
8/12 254X 3.25 2.5 1.8125 2.6875 6.50 0.50 3.25±.032 2.875 0.6875 7±032 - 6.350
±.032
256X “ 2.75 2.1875 3.3125 “ “ “ “ “ “ - .7625

284X “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ - 6.250
286X “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ - 7.00
324X “ 3 1.O625 ??? “ “ “ “ “ - 8.00
326X “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ - 8.00
364X “ 3.675 2 4 “ “ “ “ “ “ - 9.00
365X “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ - 9.00
602 “ 3.00 2.625 4.00 6.50 0.50 “ “ “ “ 8.25 7.625
603 “ 3.50 2.125 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 9 8.50
604 “ 3.50 2.125 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 9.5 9.00
606 “ 4 1.625 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 9.5 10.00
AC1 “ 3 2.625 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 9.625 7.00
AC4 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 10.125 8.00
AC8 “ 4 1.625 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 10.875 9.00
10/14 284X 3.75 2.75 2.625 3.75 6.50 0.50 4±.032 3.125 0.6875 8.375 - -7.00
286X “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ - -7.00
324X “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ - -8.00
326X “ 3 2.125 3.25 “ “ “ “ “ “ - -8.00
364X 3.675 1.875 3.675 “ “ “ “ “ - 9.00
365X “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ - 9.00
404X 3.875 1.875 3.875 “ “ “ “ “ “ - 10.00
405X “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ - 10.00
444X 4.25 1.5 “ “ “ “ “ “ - 11.00
445X “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ - 11.00
602 3 3.125 4.25 6.50 0.50 “ “ 0.69 “ 8.5 7.625
603 3.50 2.625 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 9.25 8.50
604 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 9.75 9.00
606 4 2.125 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 9.75 10.00
608 4.5 1.625 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 9.875 11.250
AC1 3 3.125 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 9.875 7.000
AC4 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 10.375 8.000
AC8 4 2.125 “ “ “ “ “ “ 10.875 9.000
AC12 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 11.625 10.000
1
Refers to AISE Standards 1 and 1A.
2
Per NEMA standards publication NEMA MG 1, Part 18. For unlisted NEMA frame motors, refer to NEMA MG 1, Part 4.
3
This a restricted zone which defines brake pad swept area (D1-D3).
4
Z Dimensions have not been established for wound-rotor motors. Refer to NEMA standards publication NEMA MG 1, Part 18.

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Table 10-7-1 (CONTINUED)

1
DIMENSIONS OF SHOE AND CALIPER DISC BRAKES FOR THE 600 FRAME AND 800 FRAME MOTORS AND AC FRAME AISE
2
MILL MOTORS AND NEMA FRAME SIZE CRANE AND HOIST MOTORS
Motor Wheel and Disc Dimensions – Inches Mounting Dimensions – Inches
Frame
D/D1 Size C E F O 3 T A B H J 4 M
D3 Z
13/17 324X 5.75 3 3.75 4.5 9.00 0.75 5.25±.032 4.5±.032 0.8125 9.875±.04 - 8.000
5
326X “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ - 8.000
364X “ 3.675 4.3125 5.0625 “ “ “ “ “ “ - 9.000
365X “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ - 9.00
404X “ 3.875 3.125 4.125 “ “ “ “ “ “ -
444X “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ -
445X “ 4.25 2.50 3.875 “ “ “ “ “ “ - 11.000
603 “ 3.50 4.38 5.00 ” ” “ “ 0.81 9.88 10.00 8.500
604 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 10.50 9.000
606 “ 4.00 3.88 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 10.000
608 “ 4.50 3.75 5.38 “ “ “ “ “ “ 11.00 11.250
610 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 11.63 13.375
612 “ 5.00 3.25 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 12.13 14.750
614 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 13.13 9.000
AC8 “ 4.00 3.88 5.00 “ “ “ “ “ “ 11.63 10.000
AC12 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 12.38 12.500
AC18 “ 4.50 3.75 5.38 “ “ “ “ “ “ 14.69 14.500
AC25 “ 5.00 3.25 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 15.81
16/21 404X 6.75 3.875 5.375 5.875 9.00 0.75 7.50±.032 5.375±.032 1.0625 13.25±.06 - 10.000
405X “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ - 10.000
444X “ 4.25 4.50 5.375 “ “ “ “ “ “ - 11.000
445X “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ - 11.000
606 “ 4.00 5.88 6.50 ” ” “ 5.38 1.06 12.13 12.00 10.000
608 “ 4.50 5.38 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 12.13 11.250
610 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 12.75 12.250
612 “ 5.00 4.88 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 13.25 13.375
614 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 14.25 14.750
616 “ 5.50 4.38 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 15.50 16.000
AC18 “ 4.50 5.38 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 15.47 12.500
AC25 “ 5.00 4.88 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 16.94 14.500
AC40 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 18.50 17.000

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TABLE 10-7-1 (CONTINUED)

1
2
Frame
D/D1 Size C E F O 3 T A B H J Z
4
M
19/24 444X 8.75 4.25 5.5625 5.3125 12.6 1.00 9.25±.032 6.50±.032 1.0625 13.25±.06 11.000
2
445X “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 11.000
608 “ 4.50 5.38 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 12.13 11.250
808
610 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 12.75 12.250

810
612 “ 5.00 4.88 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 13.25 13.375
812
614 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 14.25 14.750
814
616 “ 5.50 4.38 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 15.50 16.000

816
AC18 “ 4.50 5.38 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 15.47 12.500
AC25 “ 5.00 4.88 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 16.94 14.500
AC30
AC40 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 18.50 17.000

AC50
23/29 612 11.25 5.00 8.88 8.25 14.00 1.00 11.75 8.00 1.31 15.88 15.00 13.375
812
614 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 16.00 14.750
814
616 “ 5.50 8.38 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 17.25

816 16.000
618 “ 6.00 “ 8.75 “ “ “ “ “ “ “
818 17.750
620 “ 6.75 8.63 9.75 “ “ “ “ “ “ 18.25
820 20.875
622 “ 7.25 8.13 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 17.50
822 23.000
624 “ 9.25 6.13 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 18.25
824 24.000
AC25 “ 5.00 8.88 8.25 “ “ “ “ “ “ 18.69 14.500
AC30
AC40 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 20.25
AC50 17.000
1
Refers to AISE standards 1 and 1A.
2
Per NEMA standards publication MG 1-2009, Part 18. For unlisted NEMA frame motors, refer to MG 1
Part 4.
3
This a restricted zone which defines brake pad swept area (D1 - D3).
4
Z Dimensions have not been established for wound-rotor motors. Refer to NEMA standards publication
MG 1-2009, Part 18.

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TABLE 10-7-1 (CONTINUED)

1
2
Frame
-/34 614 5.00 10.25 16.00 1.50 13.25 8.75 1.56 19.00 17.25 14.750
814
616 5.50 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 18.50 16.000
816
618 6.00 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 18.00 17.750

818
620 6.75 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 20.875
820
622 725 10.75 “ “ “ “ “ “ 17.75 23.000
822
624 9.25 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 18.50 24.000

824
30/36 616 “ 5.50 11.88 10.25 20.00 1.50 15.00 9.50 1.56 20.75 19.25
816 16.000
618 “ 6.00 11.38 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 18.75
818 17.750
620 “ 6.75 10.63 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “
820 20.875
622 “ 7.25 “ 10.75 “ “ “ “ “ “ 18.50
822 23.000
624 “ 9.25 8.63 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 19.25
824 24.000
FIGURE 10-7-1
D ISC B RAKE C ONFIGURATION
(Refer to Table 10-7-1 to determine actual dimensions for the applicable frame size)
1
Refers to AISE Standards 1 and 1A.
2
Per NEMA Standards publication MG 1-2009, Part 18. For unlisted NEMA frame motors, refer to MG 1
Part 4.

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FIGURE 10-7-2
W HEEL AND S HOE B RAKE C ONFIGURATION
(Refer to Table 10-7-1 to determine actual dimensions for the applicable frame size.)
Maximum allowable brake wheel unbalance, (see Table 10-7-2).
TABLE 10-7-2
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BRAKE WHEEL UNBALANCE
Wheel Diameter Maximum Static Unbalance in
Ounce-Inches
8 4
10 5
13 6
16 10
19 19
23 32
30 60
10.7.2 Enclosures
10.7.2.1 General
Enclosures for brakes shall comply with NEMA Standards Publication No. ICS 6.
10.7.2.2 Brake Coil Terminal Enclosures
Brake coil terminal enclosures, if supplied, shall be suitable for the environment specified and shall be in
accordance with NEMA Standards Publication No. ICS 6.

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10.7.2.3 Disc Brakes Employing Type 7D Enclosures

Disc brakes employing Type 7D enclosures (when the brake hub is supported, as it would be on the Type C
motor face) for installation in hazardous locations shall conform to Underwriters Laboratories Inc., publication
No. UL674.
10.7.3 Mounting Dimensions for Flat Plate Disc Brakes

Dimensions for Type FC face-mounted disc brakes on the end opposite the drive of alternating-current
motors are shown in Table 10-7-3.
The disc brake mounting surface shall have bolt holes suitable for tabulated FBI screw sizes in the motor
face. Such holes shall be located on diametrical lines 45 degrees from the vertical centerline of the brake.
Any hole or holes required by the disc brake for leads from the motor shall be provided within an available
area defined by a circle having the diameter and radial location as shown. This provision shall not apply to
disc brakes employing Type 7 enclosures, see NEMA Standards publication ICS 6.
Standards for disc brake hub bore, keyway and permissible length of motor shaft extension have not been
developed.
Table 10-7-3
DIMENSIONS FOR TYPE FC FACE-MOUNTED DISC BRAKES
Type FC Face Mounting Dimensions (See MG 1 Part 4) Brake Data
FBD FAK
Outside Outside
FBF Hole FBB Area for Leads
FAJ
Frame Bolt Tap Min Diameter Diameter Depth DP Radial
Designation Circle Nr. Size Depth of Face of Pilot of Pilot Size Diameter Location
*56C
143TFC, 5.875 4 3/8-16 0.56 6.50 NOM 4.50 0.16 A 0.41 2.81
145TFC MAX
182TFC, 5.875 4 3/8-16 0.56 6.50 NOM 4.50 0.16 A 0.41 2.81
184TFC MAX
213TFC, 7.250 4 1/2-13 0.75 9.00 MIN 8.50 0.25 B 0.62 3.81
215TFC MIN
254TFC, 7.250 4 1/2-13 0.75 10.00 MIN 8.50 0.25 B 0.62 3.81
256TFC MIN
284TFC, 9.000 4 1/2-13 0.75 11.25 MIN 10.50 0.25 C 0.62 4.50
286TFC MIN
324TFC, 11.000 4 5/8-11 0.94 14.00 MIN 12.50 0.25 D 0.62 5.25
326TFC MIN
*Mounting dimensions not standardized.

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F IGURE 7
W HEEL AND S HOE B RAKE C ONFIGURATION

10.8.1 Range of Operating Voltage and Current
10.8.1.1
DC brakes operated by series coils shall release at 40 percent or less of rated motor current and shall set
at 10 percent or less of rated motor current.
10.8.1.2
DC brakes operated by shunt coils shall release at 80 percent or less of rated voltage and shall operate
satisfactorily at 110 percent of rated voltage.
10.8.1.3
AC brakes operated by shunt coils shall release at 85 percent of rated voltage and shall operate
satisfactorily at 110 percent of rated voltage.
10.8.1.4
A brake that is operated by a shunt coil shall operate successfully at its minimum voltage when the
temperature of the brake coil or of the operator is at the maximum temperature obtainable under its normal
operating rating.
10.8.2 Braking Torque
A new brake should equal or exceed the rated torque values in both a dynamic and static mode and at
operating temperatures of the braking surfaces as defined by the manufacturer, when installed, adjusted and
aligned per the manufacturer's instructions. For exceptions, see 5.3.2.

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10.8.3 Dielectric Test

The operating coil shall withstand a power frequency dielectric test as specified in Clause 8.4 of NEMA
ICS 1.
10.9 Application
10.9.1 Brake Energy Dissipation
10.9.1.1 One-Time Emergency Energy Dissipation
Starting from an operating temperature as defined by the manufacturer, a new shoe brake or caliper disc
brake of the type indicated in 10.4.1 should be capable of the one-time emergency energy dissipation
available from the manufacturer, without apparent damage to the brake, brake wheel, or brake disc.
10.9.1.2 Allowable Rate of Energy Dissipation
The rate of energy dissipation allowable, under operating duty cycle conditions, in order not to exceed the
normal operating temperature of the brake, brake wheel, or brake disc can be obtained from the brake
manufacturer if the manufacturer is provided with the brake size, number of brakes, maximum system
Wk2, running motor speed duty cycle sequence (accelerating time, running time, decelerating time, off
time) and ambient temperature.
10.9.2 Shunt Brake Coil Control
10.9.2.1
Shunt brakes provided with series resistors or with other voltage reduction control methods are used to
enable the use of one-hour torque ratings on continuously energized brakes. They may also be used to
obtain quicker setting and releasing than the standard brake (forcing circuit).
10.9.2.2
A control system including a suitable rectifier and series resistors or with other voltage reduction methods
is used to enable the use of one-hour torque ratings on continuously energized brakes. They may also be
used to obtain quicker setting and releasing than the standard brake (forcing circuit).
10.9.3 Reaction Loads
CAUTION: Single caliper disc brakes cause a reaction load on the shaft of the
equipment. Due consideration should be given to over-hung loads. Consideration should be given
to all components of the drive to determine the applied brake torque value. Excessive applied
braking torque can cause drive component damage.
Brake manufacturers should provide the distance from the center of the hub to the equivalent force
actuation point on the face of the disc.
10.9.4 Rotating Speed

Due consideration should be given to the maximum rotating speed in each installation. Not all wheels and
discs of any given size have the same allowable maximum rotating speed. See Table 10-5-1 for maximum
drum speed. For maximum disc, speed contact the disc manufacturer.
10.9.5 Disc Flatness and Runout
Acceptable tolerances on disc flatness and runout may be different for each brake manufacturer. Information
should be obtained from the brake manufacturer.

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Part 11
Resistors and Rheostats
11.1 General
11.1.1 Scope
The Standards in this section apply to resistors and rheostats used in power circuits of crane control.
The definitions and Standards of NEMA Standards publication ICS 1 also apply to this part.
11.2 Definitions
11.3 Classification
11.3.1 Resistors, General
Resistors shall be designated by class
numbers in accordance with Tables 12-3-1 through 12-3-3.
Table 11-3-1
CLASS NUMBERS OF RESISTORS FOR TRAVEL CONTROLLERS
Approximate
Percent of Full-
load Current on
First Point 15 Seconds 15 Seconds 15 Seconds
Starting from
Rest with All ON ON ON
Resistance in
45 Seconds 30 Seconds 15 Seconds Continuous
Circuit
OFF OFF OFF Duty
25 151P 161P 171P 91P

50 152P 162P 172P 92P
70 153P 163P 173P 93P
100 154P 164P 174P 94P
The class numbers apply to the complete resistor, but the duty cycles apply to the alternating
resistor only.
When an armature shunt resistor is added, the class number shall include the suffix AS. For
example, Class 153P-AS is a plugging resistor which includes an armature shunt and which will
allow an initial inrush to 70 percent with the armature shunt open.
When a dynamic braking resistor is added, the class number shall include the suffix DB. For
example, Class 153P-DB.

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Table 11-3-2
CLASS NUMBER OF RESISTORS FOR DYNAMIC LOWERING CRANE AND HOIST
CONTROLLERS
Approximate
Percent of Full-
load Current on
First Point 15 Seconds 15 Seconds 15 Seconds
Hoisting
Starting from ON ON ON
Rest without
45 Seconds 30 Seconds 15 Seconds Continuous
Armature Shunt
OFF OFF OFF Duty
50 152DL 162DL 172DL 92DL

70 153DL 163DL 173DL 93DL
100 154DL 164DL 174DL 94DL

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Table 11-3-3
CLASS NUMBERS OF RESISTORS FOR CONTINUOUS-DUTY SPEED -REGULATING SERVICES WITH DIRECT-
CURRENT SHUNT MOTORS AND ALTERNATING-CURRENT WOUND-ROTOR MOTORS
Class Numbers
Percent of Rated Motor Torque at Reduced Speed
Percent 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Speed
Reduction
5 405 505 605 705 805 905 1005

10 410 510 610 710 810 910 1010
15 415 515 615 715 815 915 1015
20 420 520 620 720 820 920 1020
25 425 525 625 725 825 925 1025
30 430 530 630 730 830 930 1030
35 435 535 635 735 835 935 1035
40 440 540 540 740 840 940 1040
45 445 545 645 745 845 945 1045
50 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050
a) The stability of the motor speed obtained by simple rheostatic control is dependent upon the stability of the load on the
motor. The degree of instability is directly proportional to the amount of speed reduction. Variations in load have a greater
proportional effect on the speed when the load is light. For these reasons, Table 2-3-3 has not been carried beyond a
speed reduction of 50 percent and a load torque of 40 percent.
b) With a DC shunt motor, the percent of rated motor current which is obtained at the reduced speed is assumed to be the
same as the percent of rated torque.
1. With a DC series motor operating at less than 100 percent current, the percent of torque is less than the percent of
current.
2. With a wound-rotor motor and resistor in the motor circuit, the percentage of rated motor (secondary) current which is
obtained at the reduced speed is assumed to be the same as the percent of rated torque.
Table 11-3-4
CLASS NUMBERS OF RESISTORS FOR TRAVELVFD (VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES)
Class Numbers
Duty Cycle (Seconds on Seconds Off)

% Braking 8 ON 112 15 ON 105 20 ON 100 30 ON 90 40 ON 80 60 ON 60
Torque OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
150% 115TVFD 135TVFD 145TVFD 155TVFD 165TVFD 175TVFD

200% 116TVFD 136TVFD 146TVFD 156TVFD 166TVFD 176TVFD

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Table 11-3-5
CLASS NUMBERS OF RESISTORS FOR HOISTING VFD (VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES)
Class Numbers
Duty Cycle (Seconds on Seconds Off)

% Braking 8 ON 112 15 ON 105 20 ON 100 30 ON 90 40 ON 80 60 ON 60 *Continuous
Torque OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF s
150% 115HVFD 135HVFD 145HVFD 155HVFD 165HVFD 175HVFD 95HVFD

200% 116HVFD 136HVFD 146HVFD 156HVFD 166HVFD 176HVFD 96HVFD
*For VFD dynamic braking resistors (on times) exceeding 60 seconds are considered continuous duty

11.4.1 Characteristics
11.4.1.1 Starting-Duty and Intermittent-Duty Resistors
Starting-duty and intermittent-duty resistors are primarily designed for use with motors which require an
initial torque corresponding to the stated percent of full-load current on the first point and which require an
average accelerating current (rms value) of 125 percent of full-load current.
11.4.1.2 Secondary-Resistor AC Controllers
With a secondary-resistor AC controller, the figures given in the tables for the percent of full-load current
on the first point starting from rest, apply to rotor (secondary) current and to torque. The primary current
will, in general, be a higher percentage of the full-load current.
11.4.1.3 Starting-Duty and Intermittent-Duty Primary Resistors
Starting-duty and intermittent-duty primary resistors which are designed for use with squirrel-cage motors
and which meet the test described in 11.9.2.2 are included in the tables.
11.4.1.4 Starting Resistor for an Adjustable-Speed DC Motor
An adjustable-speed DC motor having a given horsepower rating, when started with full field generally
requires a resistor having a larger ohmic value than does a constant-speed motor of the same horsepower
rating. For this reason, the current on the first point and the capacity of the complete resistor of the same
NEMA classification for an adjustable-speed motor may be different from that for a constant-speed motor
of the same horsepower.
11.4.1.5 Continuous-Duty Resistor
A continuous-duty resistor for motor applications shall be so designed that the controller may be operated
continuously on any point when the load follows its normal speed-torque curve, except that the motor must
not be operated continuously below the minimum speed specified.
11.4.2 Ratings
Resistors shall be rated in ohms, amperes, and class of service.
VFD resistors shall be rated in ohms and continuous watts.

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11.5 Product Marking, Installation and Maintenance Information

11.5.1 Product Marking
Product marking should, at a minimum, meet the requirements of Part 1, Section 1.5.1, where practical.
Electrical ratings shall be as per section 11.4.2 above.
11.5.2 Specific Maintenance Instructions
In order to assure proper equipment operation, a periodic maintenance program should be established.
Maintenance instructions should be obtained from the manufacturer for incorporation into this program.
Resistors should be examined for evidence of overheating, and all connections should be checked for
proper tightness. Check to see that proper clearance is maintained to any combustible material near the
resistor. The resistor mounting feet, and any supporting structures, or both, should be checked for
tightness of mounting hardware.
CAUTION: Disconnect all power sources to the resistors before attempting preventive
maintenance.
11.5.3 Preventive Maintenance Guide
See NEMA ICS 1.3.
11.6.1 Normal Service Conditions
The service and storage conditions of NEMA ICS 1 apply for altitudes up to 6600 feet.
11.6.2 High Altitude Applications
For altitudes between 6600 feet (2000 meters) and 12,000 feet (3500 meters):
a. Continuous-duty resistors shall be derated to 75 percent of their normal
power rating
b. Starting-duty and Intermittent-duty resistors shall be applied on a duty cycle which is
selected on the basis of the next higher “time-on” classification
11.7 Construction
11.7.1 General
A resistor as used in electric circuits for purposes of operation, protection, or control, commonly consists
of an aggregation of units. Resistors as commonly supplied, consist of wire, metal ribbon, metal
stampings, cast metal, or carbon compounds supported by or embedded in an insulating medium. The
insulating medium may enclose and support the resistance material as in the case of the porcelain tube
type, or the insulation may be provided only at the points of support as in the case of heavy duty ribbon or
cast iron grids mounted in metal frames. All power-circuit resistors shall be provided with terminals and shall
be mounted in substantial end frames
11.7.1.1 Resistance Materials
The resistance material shall have a temperature coefficient of resistance such that the change in resistance
based upon the interval of 40°C to 415°C shall not exceed 15%. This is to ensure a limited change in
current and to limit its effect on the control of the motor during the resistor operation.
For resistors used with variable frequency drives, maximum and minimum allowable resistance must
remain within the system limits as determined by the VFD manufacturer.
11.7.1.2 Marking End Connectors for Resistor Units
Where a resistor consists of two or more units which are to be connected, the use of the letters “A” to “A,”
“B” to “B,” etc., is recommended.

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11.7.1.3 Direction of Rotation for Rheostats

11.7.1.3.1
A rheostat which is connected in series with the shunt field of a motor shall increase the speed of the
motor when the operating handle is turned in a clockwise direction, viewed from the operator's position.
11.7.1.3.2
A rheostat which is connected in series with the shunt field of a generator for the ultimate purpose of
controlling the voltage of the generator shall increase the voltage of the generator when the operating
handle is turned in a counterclockwise direction viewed from the operator's position.
11.7.1.3.3
A rheostat or rheostats, applied to a DC adjustable-voltage drive shall increase the speed of the motor when
the generator rheostat or the motor rheostat is turned in a clockwise direction viewed from the operator's
position.
11.7.2 Factory Tests
The following tests shall be performed on every resistor after construction.
11.7.2.1 Resistance Measurement

The resistance of each resistor assembly shall be measured between the terminals. The resistance value
shall be recorded on a factory test report. In addition, any additional connection points or steps shall also
have their resistance values measured and recorded.
11.7.2.1.1 Resistance Tolerance

Unless otherwise specified, the Standard allowable resistance tolerance shall be ±0% in the cold
(unenergized) condition.
11.7.2.2 Applied Potential Test

An applied potential test shall be performed by connecting an external source between the terminal and
resistor frame. The voltage applied from the terminals to its frame shall be twice the rated voltage plus
1000V when rated 600V or less, or 2.25 times the rated value plus 2000V when rated over 600V. The
duration of the test shall be one minute. No flashover or loss of insulation is permitted.

11.8.1 Temperature Rise Performance Criteria
Temperature rise limits are a performance requirement for resistors.
When a temperature rise test is made on a resistor, rheostat at the current values, duty cycle and elapsed
time specified, the temperature rise above the ambient temperature and the methods of temperature
measurement shall be in accordance with the following:
a. For bare resistive conductors, the temperature rise shall not exceed 375°C. The method of
measurement shall be by a thermocouple in contact with the resistive conductor.
1. For resistor units and rheostats which have an embedded resistive conductor, the temperature
rise shall not exceed 300°C as measured by a thermocouple in contact with the surface of the
embedding material.
2. The temperature rise of the issuing air shall not exceed 175°C as measured by a mercury
thermometer or thermocouple at a distance of 1 inch from the enclosure.

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11.8.2 Temperature Rise Tests

11.8.2.1 Resistors
11.8.2.1.1 Starting-Duty or Intermittent-Duty Resistor
When a temperature rise test is made on a starting-duty or intermittent-duty resistor without its motor, the
resistor shall be connected to a voltage which will give the initial inrush current specified. In addition, the
steps shall be cut out at equal intervals of time in the time-on period of the cycle specified, and the current
shall be maintained at 125 percent of the full-load current for those steps through which 125 percent of
full-load current can flow. The specified cycle shall be repeated for one hour.
11.8.2.1.2 Continuous-Duty Resistor
When a temperature rise test is made on a continuous-duty resistor without its motor, any tested step shall
be subjected to 100 percent of the current for which the resistor is designed, and this value of current shall
be maintained until the maximum temperatures are reached.
11.8.2.2 Primary Resistors for Squirrel-Cage Motors
When a temperature rise test is made on a general-purpose single-step primary starting resistor for a
squirrel-cage motor, the resistor shall be tested with 300 percent of normal full-load current of the motor for
which the resistor is designed, and the current shall be maintained for a duty cycle as indicated in the
resistor classification. This cycle shall be repeated for one hour, after which period the temperature rise shall
not exceed the limitations given in 11.8.1.
11.8.3 Dynamic Braking Resistors
Dynamic braking resistor selection for ohmic value and thermal capability shall not exceed their rated
temperature rise and should be designed to provide sufficient torque and sufficient mass and energy
dissipating capability for the duty cycle.
The current time profile and duty cycle time on and off shall be defined based on the motor and load inertia
and the load characteristics considering the effects of gravity, wind and process requirements, such as
retardation torque during stopping.
11.8.3.1 Dynamic Braking Resistor Protection
The dynamic braking resistor may incorporate a method of protection to limit damage to the AFD and or
Brake Module This can be achieved by a number of methods such as.
a. Over temperature protection

b. Over current protection
These protection methods may disconnect the resistor from the AFD or Brake Module and/or remove power
from the drive while setting the mechanical brake.
11.8.4 Current-Carrying Ability

Continuous-duty resistors shall be capable of carrying continuously the current for which they are
designed without exceeding the specified temperature rise, see 11.9.1.
11.9 Application
11.9.1 Current-Carrying Capacity of Resistor Wires for Motors
The connecting wires between the motor and its resistors shall have minimum current-carrying capacity
and temperature rating in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

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11.9.2 Resistor Application Table

Table 2-9-1 is intended as a guide in specifying and designing resistors. The classifications are those
which experience has shown to be correct for the average installation. It is recognized that there will be
exceptions. Table 2-9-1 applies to resistors composed of wire-wound units, metal ribbon, metal stampings,
or cast metal. It is also applicable to unbreakable resistors provided that the time-on period does not
exceed the values given in 11.4.1.3. Table 2-9-1 gives the basic class number. Where plugging, dynamic
braking, armature shunt or dynamic lowering functions are required, the appropriate suffix letters shown in
Tables 2-3-1 and 2-3-2 should be added to the basic number.

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Table 11-9-1
APPLICATION GUIDE
Installation Class No. of Installation Class No. of
Resistor Resistor
By-product Coke Plants Cranes AISE TR 6

Door machine 153 Hoist 162, 163-
172,173
Leveler ram 153 Bridge or trolley with:
Pusher bar 153 Sleeve bearings 163-173
Valve reversing machines 153 Roller bearings 162-172
Coal and Ore Bridges Hoists
Bridge 153 Winch 153
Closing 162 Mine slope 172
Holding 162 Mine vertical 162
Trolley 162, 163 Contractor’s hoists 152
Coal Mines Larry Cars 153
Car Hauls 162 Lift Bridges 152
Hoists Steel Mills
Slope 172 Charging machines
Vertical 162 Bridge 153-163
Rotary car dumpers 153 Peel 153-163
CranesService Classes A, B, and C* Trolley 153-163
Hoist 152, 153 Cranes *
Bridge or trolley with: Ingot buggy 153
Sleeve bearings 153
Roller bearings 152
CranesService Classes D, E, and F*
Hoist 162, 163-
172,173
Bridge or trolley with:
Sleeve bearings 163-173
Roller bearings 162-172
* Definition per CMAA 70.

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Table 11-9-2
Application Guide for VFD Resistors
INSTALLATION CLASS NO. OF RESISTOR
CRANES SERVICE CLASS A
Hoist 115HVFD, 135HVFD, 145HVFD, 95HVFD
116HVFD, 136HVFD, 146HVFD, 96HVFD
Travel 115TVFD, 135TVFD

116TVFD, 136TVFD
CRANES SERVICE CLASS B

HOIST 115HVFD, 135HVFD
116HVFD, 136HVFD
TRAVEL 115TVFD, 135TVFD

116TVFD, 136TVFD
CRANES SERVICE CLASS C
136HVFD, 146HVFD
TRAVEL 115TVFD, 135TVFD

116TVFD, 136TVFD
CRANES SERVICE CLASS D
156HVFD, 166HVFD
TRAVEL 145TVFD, 155TVFD, 165TVFD

146TVFD, 156TVFD, 166TVFD
CRANES SERVICES CLASS E AND F
176HVFD, 96HVFD
TRAVEL 155TVFD, 165TVFD, 175TVFD

155TVFD, 166TVFD, 176TVFD

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Annex A
Crane Information
The following crane information form is to be used as an aid to crane users and crane builders to help
specify the crane electrical control equipment required.
It is not intended to be so complete to cover all information required or pertinent, but as a guide to
information frequently helpful in defining the required products to meet the crane user's needs.

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Crane Control Information Form
(COMPLETE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE OF PERTINENT SECTIONS)
TYPE OF CRANE CRANE NUMBER (I.E., OVERHEAD,

GANTRY, DOCKSIDE, ETC.)
1
CRANE SERVICE CLASS *: A B C D E F AISE 6 (CIRCLE APPROPRIATE)
CRANE SERVICE (I.E., SCRAP HANDLING, LADLE, INCINERATOR GRAPPLE, ETC.)

DEFINE:
POWER SUPPLY DATA:

AC DC
LINE VOLTAGE MAX:
AT CRANE
MIN:
FREQUENCY + NO. PHASES:
DIESEL/GAS-ALTERNATOR
POWER MANAGEMENT:
POWER FACTOR CORRECTION REQUIRED
LINE IMPEDANCE
HARMONIC DISTORTION LIMITATION
HARMONIC LOAD ABSORPTION REQUIRED
POWER FEED TO CRANE:
COLLECTORS SINGLE SHOE GRAVITY
FESTOON DOUBLE SHOE PANAGRAPH
CABLE REEL
1
Service Class as defined by CMAA specification #70-1994 and AISE specification #6, September 1996

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Crane Control Information (continued)
CRANE ENVIRONMENT
o
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CRANE MAX F
o
MIN F
ALTITUDE FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL
INDOOR
OUTDOOR
DUST: HIGH
LOW
DUST CHARACTERISTIC: CONDUCTIVE
NONCONDUCTIVE
ABRASIVE
NONABRASIVE
OILY

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Motor Data:
1. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CORRECTION FACTOR USED IN SELECTING MOTOR AND/OR CONTROL (IF OTHER THAN
1.0).
2. SERVICE FACTOR USED IN SELECTING MOTOR AND/OR CONTROL (IF OTHER THAN 1.0).
3. MANUFACTURER HOIST TRAVEL

MAIN AUXILIARY TROLLEY BRIDGE
* 4. NO. OF MOTORS PER MOTION/CONFIGURATION (IF TWO

OR MORE MOTORS - SERIES, PARALLEL, OR SERIES-
PARALLEL)
* 5. TYPE (INDUSTRIAL OR MILL)
6. FRAME SIZE
* 7. HORSEPOWER - NAMEPLATE - NOMINAL
* 8. HORSEPOWER - MECHANICAL (CALCULATED FOR LOAD)
* 9. RATING (1/2, 1 HOUR, 2 HOUR, CONTINUOUS)
* 10. SPEED AT RATED LOAD (RPM)
* 11. FIELD WINDING (SERIES, SHUNT, COMPOUND)
A.FIELD WINDING VOLTAGE / / / / / / / /
B.% COMPOUNDING / / / / / / / /
* 12. TERMINAL VOLTAGE (DC ONLY)
* 13. IF AC DEFINED - SQUIRREL CAGE OR WOUND ROTOR?
A.TERMINAL VOLTAGE/NO. OF PHASES/FREQUENCY / / / / / / / /
B.PRIMARY FULL LOAD CURRENT
C.SECONDARY VOLTAGE/SECONDARY CURRENT AT

FULL LOAD - WOUND ROTOR / / / /
D.SCALER VARIABLE FREQUENCY MOTOR
MOTOR DESIGN - B C D HIGH EFFICIENCY
E.FLUX VECTOR
MOTOR DESIGN - B C D HIGH EFFICIENCY
F. FLUX VECTOR MOTOR ENCODER PULSES PER

REVOLUTION
* MUST HAVE INFORMATION

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Electromechanical Holding Brake Data:

MANUFACTURER HOIST TRAVEL
BRAKE SIZE / NUMBER OF BRAKES / / / /
WHEEL DIAMETER
TORQUE RATING (lbf-ft.)
TYPE OF BRAKE - ELECTRIC
SHOE BRAKE (DRUM)
AC SHUNT COIL
DC SHUNT COIL - NON-FORCED
DC SHUNT - FORCED
DC SERIES COIL
THRUSTER SHOE BRAKE
CALIPER DISC BRAKE
DISC BRAKE
TYPE OF BRAKE - HYDRAULIC SHOE TYPE
TYPE OF BRAKE - ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC SHOE TYPE
POWER ASSIST PACKAGE REQUIRED?
NUMBER OF BRAKES
BRAKE ENCLOSURE
OPEN
CLOSED
BRAKE WHEEL MATERIAL
NODULAR IRON
STEEL
OTHER

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Mechanical Data:
WEIGHTS ARE: (CHECK ONE) SHORT TON (2000 LBS) LONG TON (2240 LBS)
HOIST: (CHECK ONE) SLEEVE BEARINGS ANTI-FRICTION BEARINGS
HOIST
MAIN AUXILIARY
A. TOTAL HOIST WEIGHT (INCLUDING LOAD, BLOCK, CABLES, SPREADER,
GRAPPLE, MAGNET, ETC.) IN TONS
B. LOAD WEIGHT ONLY (TONS) (IF BUCKET HOIST SPECIFY MIN/RATED/MAX

LOAD WEIGHT)
C. DESIRED FULL LOAD HOISTING SPEED (FEET PER MINUTE)
D. MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY OR NO. OF GEAR REDUCTIONS/NO. OF ROPE

REDUCTIONS
E. ROPE REDUCTION BETWEEN DRUM AND HOOK (MECHANICAL

ADVANTAGE)
F. DRUM DIAMETER (INCHES)
G. GEAR RATIO BETWEEN MOTOR AND DRUM
TRAVEL: (CHECK ONE) SLEEVE BEARINGS ANTI-FRICTION BEARINGS
TRAVEL
TROLLEY BRIDGE
A. LOAD WEIGHT (TONS) (NOT REQUIRED IF GIVEN IN ITEM B ABOVE)
B. TROLLEY AND BRIDGE WEIGHTS WITHOUT LOAD (TONS)

C. DESIRED SPEED (FEET PER MINUTE)
D. WHEEL DIAMETER (INCHES)
E. DRAW BAR PULL (LBS. PER TON) (NOT REQUIRED IF F AND K ARE GIVEN)
F. DESIRED ACCELERATION RATE (FEET PER SEC) (NOT REQUIRED IF E AND
K ARE GIVEN)
G. GEAR RATIO BETWEEN MOTOR AND WHEEL
H. SERVICE FACTOR (KS)
I. KA FACTOR (NOT REQUIRED IF E AND F ARE GIVEN) *

J. COEFFICIENT OF WHEEL ADHESION (BETWEEN .1 TO .3)
K. MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY
L. TOTAL NO. OF WHEELS

M. NO. OF WHEELS DRIVEN PER MOTOR
N. SAIL AREA OF STRUCTURE (SQUARE FEET)
O. WORST CASE WIND SPEED (FPM)
P. SKEW CORRECTION REQUIRED?
Q. SKEW DETECTION REQUIRED?
* SOURCE CMAA SPECIFICATION #70-1994

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Duty Cycle: (IF REQUIRED)
HOIST TRAVEL
1. INERTIA OF GEARS AND DRUM REFLECTED TO EACH

2
MOTOR (WR )
2. NUMBER OF CYCLES PER HOUR
3. NUMBER OF BRAKES PER MOTOR
4. REQUIRED NUMBER OF LIFTS PER HOUR
5. AVERAGE LOAD PER LIFT
6. NUMBER OF FULL LOAD LIFTS PER HOUR
7. AVERAGE LIFT DISTANCE
8. MAX TIME SPENT IN FLOAT CONTROL ZONE IN SECONDS

PER 5 MINUTE PERIOD
9. AVERAGE TRAVEL DISTANCE WITH LOAD
10. AVERAGE LOAD PER RETURN TRAVEL IN PERCENT OF

RATED LOAD
Automatic Crane Control

FOR EACH MOTION THAT IS TO OPERATE IN AN AUTOMATIC MODE, PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
HOIST TROLLEY BRIDGE

POSITIONING ACCURACY (INCHES)
NUMBER OF DESTINATION LOCATIONS
NUMBER OF DIFFERENT ORIGIN LOCATIONS
NUMBER OF MOVES PER CYCLE
AVERAGE MOVE LENGTH (FEET)
NUMBER OF CYCLES PER HOUR
SPAN OF STRUCTURE (FEET)
SKEW CORRECTION (ACCURACY IN INCHES)

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Diagnostic Required
DEFINE:
Data Logging Required

DEFINE:
PLC Required
DEFINE:

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Hoist Control
MAIN AUXILIARY
TYPE
CONTACTOR
STATIC
TORQUE REGULATED
SPEED REGULATED
METHOD OF CONTROLLING OVERHAULING LOAD:
SINGLE SPEED SQUIRREL CAGE MOTOR
MULTI-SPEED SQUIRREL CAGE MOTOR
MECHANICAL LOAD BRAKE
EDDY CURRENT BRAKE - AC WOUND ROTOR MOTOR
COUNTER TORQUE - AC WOUND ROTOR MOTOR
SINGLE PHASE AC PRIMARY BRAKING - AC WOUND ROTOR MOTOR
DC INJECTION - AC WOUND ROTOR MOTOR
DC INJECTION - SLIP RECOVERY AC WOUND ROTOR MOTOR
DC DYNAMIC LOWERING (CONSTANT VOLTAGE )
DC REGENERATIVE (VARIABLE VOLTAGE)
AC VARIABLE FREQUENCY - DYNAMIC BRAKING
AC VARIABLE FREQUENCY - REGENERATIVE BRAKING
CONSTANT HOIST POWER SPEED RANGE REQUIRED (LIGHT LOAD - HIGH SPEED
NUMBER OF SPEED POINTS
STEPLESS - DEFINE MINIMUM SPEED AS A % OF RUNNING SPEED
LOAD FLOAT - MAXIMUM TIME IN FLOAT IN MINUTES
RESISTOR THERMAL CLASS (152, 162, 172, ETC.) *
RESISTOR TORQUE 1ST SPEED POINT (161, 162, 163, 164, ETC.) *
SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION IN MOTION CONTROL
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FUSES
ENCLOSURE REQUIRED TYPE:
NEMA IA, III, IV, 12, ETC.
OVER HOIST LIMIT SWITCHES CONTROL TYPE
OVER HOIST LIMIT SWITCHES POWER TYPE
OVER HOIST LIMIT SWITCHES POWER TYPE WITH EARLY OPEN CONTROL
HOIST LOWERING LIMIT SWITCH
* NEMA SPECIFICATION #11
** REQUIRED IN CERTAIN STATIC DRIVE SYSTEMS

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Traverse Motion Control

TROLLEY BRIDGE
TYPE
CONTACT
STATIC
TORQUE REGULATED
SPEED REGULATED
NUMBER OF SPEED POINTS
STEPLESS / % SPEED MINIMUM
RESISTOR THERMAL CLASS (152, 162, 172, ETC.) *
RESISTOR TORQUE 1ST STEP (152, 153, ETC.)
RESISTOR DYNAMIC BRAKING
SINGLE STEP
TWO STEP
SLOW DOWN LIMIT SWITCH REQUIRED
END OF TRAVEL LIMIT SWITCH REQUIRED

* NEMA SPECIFICATION #11
Operator Command to Motion Control - Communication Method

MAIN HOIST AUXILIARY HOIST TROLLEY BRIDGE
PENDENT STATION
MASTER SWITCH
VERTICAL
BENCH
JOY STICK
RADIO REMOTE WIDE BAND
RADIO REMOTE NARROW BAND
INFRARED

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Supplement 1
Scope of the Industrial Control and Systems Section
The NEMA Standards Publications for Industrial Control and Systems cover the requirements for all industrial
control apparatus except as modified below. These Standards cover all devices, whether electric, magnetic,
mechanical, or electronic (except those devices intended specifically for marine auxiliaries and propulsion
control apparatus, mine locomotive control apparatus, and railway and railroad locomotion) which, individually
or grouped, serve to govern in some predetermined manner the electric power delivered to the apparatus to
which they are connected, and which are intended to function on commercial voltages of 750 volts or less,
direct current and 7200 volts or less, alternating current.
Industrial Control and Systems Section equipment comprises, but is not limited to, mechanical,
electromechanical and solid-state devices, components, and controls.
The equipment is principally used in industrial applications for the control, or regulation, or both, of power
utilization apparatus (including motors). Such equipment is rated not more than 750 volts DC or 7,200 volts
AC.
These devices, components, and controls may be arranged to include one or more feedback loops.
Functional elements in such arrangements include sensors, programmable controllers, operational amplifiers,
encoders, tape readers, gauging equipment, and computer elements. Computer elements for the readout,
logging, processing, and programming input and monitoring output of data may or may not be in the feedback
loop. Devices, components, and controls so arranged are used in functions such as:
a. Computer control of machines
b. Industrial process regulation
c. Integrated mill control
d. Energy management
e. Emergency and standby power control
f. Control of the cogeneration of electric power
The Industrial Control and Systems Section scope specifically includes, but is not limited to; products
principally used to:
a. Start, stop, protect, accelerate, decelerate, reverse, or control the speed of

electric motors
b. Automatically disconnect, connect, or transfer all classes of loads fed by primary or
alternate power sources
c. Provide some mechanical movement through the action of magnets or
solenoids
d. Start, stop and control AC or DC adjustable speed drives, whether unregulated,
regulated automatically regulated, including semiconductor power converters and inverters
for adjustable speed drives, and providing such functions as regulating speed, tension,
current, frequency, and voltage
e. Start, stop and control the function and operation of machine tools, including feedback
control and speed, position and torque
f. Start, stop and control the operation of automatic warehouses, including control of
conveyors, stackers, and the like
g. Start, stop and control the operation of cranes
and hoists
h. Start, stop and control the operation of AC motors applied to fans, pumps, and blowers,
including provision for feedback control of speed by sensors such as for temperature, flow,
and pressure

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i. Control the management of energy under normal and emergency conditions including
peak load shaving
j. Control generator equipment used in dispersed power generation systems for
cogeneration, emergency, or standby electric power
Also included but not limited to:

a. Motor controllers
b. Motor control centers
c. Medium-voltage controllers
d. Programs and related documentation making up the software that is furnished with
programmable devices for industrial control and systems equipment
e. Register and synchronizing controls
f. Digital display devices
g. Analog-digital converters and transducers
h. Programmable controllers
i. Functional elements of systems, such as:
1. Operational amplifiers
2. Computer elements
3. Encoders
4. Tape readers
5. Sensors
6. Man-machine interface devices
7. Gaging equipment
Renewal parts for Industrial Control and System products.

Examples of Industrial Control and System products:
a. Manual, magnetic, and solid-state (static) starters and
controllers, relays, and contactors
b. Automatic transfer switches and controllers, and associated by-pass isolation
switches
c. Drum switches
d. Overload devices intended primarily for the starting and running protection of electric
motors, including inherent overload protective devices
e. Rheostats and resistors
f. Autotransformers and reactors of the type principally used in reduced-voltage starters
g. Control-circuit and pilot devices including, but not limited to, timers, pushbuttons, indicating
(pilot) lights, solenoids, photoelectric relays, and plugging switches, speed switches, domestic
water pump pressure switches
h. Limit, pressure, vacuum, temperature and liquid-level
switches
i. AC and DC brakes, clutches, and electrical operators

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j. Resistance dimmers, autotransformer dimmers, reactor dimmers, and solid-state (static)

dimmer systems
k. Solid-state logic devices
l. Control panels for machine tool and similar machines
m. Terminal blocks of the molded barrier or sectional type and terminal strips used for the connection
of conductors, electrical and electronic circuits and equipment. These include, but are not limited to,
terminal blocks using, wire binding screws, pressure wire connectors, stud, and nut, quick connect
solder lug, and solderless wrapped terminations, and terminal blocks which incorporate fuse
holders, test/disconnect features, indicator lamps, diodes, etc.
n. Automatically regulated adjustable speed drive systems such as rolling mill drives, paper mill
drives, slasher drives
o. Programmable controllers and their accessories devices used for the supervision, or control
or command of industrial machines and processes
Exclusions:
Excluded from the product scope:
a. Specific components and systems covered by the product scopes of other NEMA sections
b. Automatic and manual temperature and humidity controls and panels that are in the scope of
the Residential Controls Section of the types principally used in air conditioning,
refrigeration, and comfort heating of nonindustrial areas
c. Motors, generators, and motor-generators, which function as control when constituting part
of adjustable speed drives
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ICS 8-2011

NEMA Standards Publication ICS 8-2019

NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER

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1.9 DEVICES .......................................................................................................................... 13

Part 2 CONSTANT-VOLTAGE DC MAGNETIC CONTROLLERS FOR MOTORS ON CRANES .......... 17

Part 3 ADJUSTABLE-VOLTAGE DC CONTROLLERS FOR MOTORS ON CRANES ...........................22

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3.9 Application ........................................................................................................................ 23

Part 4 MAGNETIC CONTROLLERS FOR AC WOUND-ROTOR MOTORS ON CRANES ....................... 24

Part 5 STATIC CONTROLLERS FOR AC WOUND-ROTOR MOTORS ON CRANES ........................... 28

Part 6 CRANE AND HOIST POWER-CIRCUIT LIMIT SWITCHES .......................................................... 30

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6.2 Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 30

Part 7 HEAVY-DUTY DC MAGNETIC CONTACTORS RATED 600 VOLTS .......................................... 41

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7.4.1 Contact Forms ..................................................................................................... 41

Part 8 AC ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY CONTROLLERS FOR MOTORS AND CRANES ................... 47

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8.5.1 Controller Contactors........................................................................................... 48

8.5.3 Dynamic Braking Controller................................................................................. 48

Part 9 WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR CRANES........................................................................ 50

Part 10 ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKES .................................................................................................. 54

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10.3.1 Brake Types ........................................................................................... 54

10.3.3 Flat Plate Disc Brakes ............................................................................ 55

Part 11 RESISTORS AND RHEOSTATS.................................................................................................. 67

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11.4 CHARACTERISTICS AND RATINGS ................................................................70

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Part 10 supersedes ICS 9 Part 1

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maintained; the hazards to persons and property will be reduced.

Technical Director, Operations

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Product classifications where they have been established.

4.1 Characteristics and Ratings

5.1 Product Marking, Installation, and Maintenance Information

6.1 Service and Storage Conditions

8.1 Performance Requirements and Tests

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ICS 3-2005 Industrial Control and Systems Factory-built Assemblies

ICS 4-2005 Industrial Control and Systems Terminal Blocks

ICS 6-1993 Industrial Control and Systems Enclosures

ICS 7-2006 Industrial Control and Systems Adjustable Speed Drives

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National Fire Protection Association

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1.1.3 Normative References

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1.2.9 radio frequency control: Utilizing radio wave transmission.

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other parts and provides an indication of proper brake adjustment.

1.2.26 releasing mechanism: A spring, hydraulic, permanent magnet, electrohydraulic, or

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controlled conditions after loss of power.

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