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Smart Chain Hoist Reference Manual

Published 4-14-20

SPECIFICATIONS

Description

Value

Max Load

500KG/1,100lbs*

Max Speed

100FPM - 20in/sec*

Min Speed

.5in/sec

Motor HP

3.5

Motor Voltage

230VAC 3P 106 Hz

F.L.A.

12A

Brake Voltage

200-240VAC 50/60 Hz

Machine Weight (no chain)

125lbs

Chain Size

.312” x .8583” x .385”

Overall Dimensions

7” H x 24” W x 12” D (44” H x 24” W x 14” D w/ Chain Bag)

*Load chain can be double reeved to double the

Smart Chain Hoist’s

load capacity. This will reduce

the maximum speed to 50FPM and maximum height to 40’.

LOAD CHAIN

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Page 3: ...Options 3 MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 4 Motor Brake 4 Signal 4 UNDER THE HOOD 5 OPENING THE MACHINE 5 SETTING THE LIMITS 7 POSITION SCALE 11 BRAKE TESTING 13 VFD SETTINGS 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 Common Prob...

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Page 5: ...rs com Email support creativeconners com Phone 401 289 2942 x2 A WORD ABOUT SAFETY Hoisting a load overhead can be dangerous and the Smart Chain Hoist is no exception Though this looks like any other...

Page 6: ...l Now you are able to leverage the ease of installation familiarity of rigging a chain hoist and the trusted name of Columbus McKinnon s products in your productions The CM Varistar combines a powerfu...

Page 7: ...d the need for any cable management In either orientation it is important to confirm that the hook latch is fully closed and that the hanging point is sufficient for the load prior to declaring victor...

Page 8: ...s are made through a Harting or similar 24B locking connector The Smart Chain Hoist includes a latching hood to ensure the connection is maintained even under the stresses of production use Below is t...

Page 9: ...ng OPENING THE MACHINE On each side of the hoist there is a hood to protect the mechanics and electrical connections inside The limits are covered by the hood that has a label with the load rating of...

Page 10: ...its motor and load brakes The motor enclosure hood protects the motor speed encoder and most of its wiring This hood is held in place with 2 SHCS and has a label with the CM Lodestar logo Like the lim...

Page 11: ...e machine from damaging itself There may come a time when your installation requires resetting the limits for a particular installation Keep in mind that you will also need to restore those limits at...

Page 12: ...Smart Chain Hoist Reference Manual Published 4 14 20 To adjust the position of your rotary discs you will need to loosen the two 5 32 SHCS that keep your capture plate engaged with your discs Page 8...

Page 13: ...into position indexing with the rotary discs and tighten the 5 32 screws Once you test that the limits are engaging where you want them you can replace your limit hood onto the hoist enclosure It is...

Page 14: ...in Hoist Reference Manual Published 4 14 20 When both screws on one plate are loosened you can pivot the limit on an indexing pin moving the initial limit closer or farther away from the ultimate limi...

Page 15: ...to achieve the most accurate positioning you will need to set the position scale for each Smart Chain Hoist To ease this process each machine has the Position Scale noted on a label directly above the...

Page 16: ...Bring up the Position Scale Wizard reset your zero and run the hoisting hook to your maximum allowable height Measure the distance from zero to this height and input that number into the position wiza...

Page 17: ...l and nightly pre show check The Stagehand has convenient buttons on the faceplate to assist you with testing the brakes To test that your brakes are operating correctly on your Smart Chain Hoist read...

Page 18: ...anually release the Motor Brake The Load Brake should still be engaged and will hold the load If the suspended scenery slips down release the Motor Brake button immediately Since the Load Brake did no...

Page 19: ...the Motor Brake button Pro Tip If you press all three buttons at once all brakes will engage For use with the Smart Chain Hoist we suggest that this procedure be executed every night to ensure that a...

Page 20: ...different parameters to run your Smart Chain Hoist efficiently and effectively To know what Stagehand Pro and VFD you have look at the VFD keypad on the face plate and notice where that keypad is loc...

Page 21: ...arameter write selection Allow parameter writes regardless of operation status 2 2 2 79 Operation mode selection External control at power ON changeable to PU mode with PU EXT button 0 0 0 80 Motor ca...

Page 22: ...rake test button 9999 9999 9999 190 RUN terminal function selection Alarm signal normally on shuts off if there s a fault 199 199 199 191 SU terminal function selection general output used by PLC to i...

Page 23: ...ter shuts down if motor speed is greater than indicated value Hz 9999 9999 121 376 Encoder signal loss detection enable disable selection Inverter shuts down if the encoder stops working or the encode...

Page 24: ...0 Speed control P gain 1 pgain level higher for tighter speed control but more oscillation 20 20 20 850 Brake operation selection zero speed control 1 1 1 853 Speed deviation time seconds that an over...

Page 25: ...everity of use Industrial use of chain hoists usually calls for weekly intervals of lubrication however it is your discretion if you need to lubricate your hoist chain more or less frequently The type...

Page 26: ...f your drive is showing FWD REV or ULT Limit you are on a limit Jog in the opposite direction to clear the error If you have a need to travel further adjust the limits accordingly Be aware that improp...

Page 27: ...e are spread around the shop and may not be near the phone There s someone in the office from 8 30a 5pm EST Monday Friday and will return an email or phone call quickly After hours honestly when most...

Page 28: ...otor Voltage 230VAC 3P 106 Hz F L A 12A Brake Voltage 200 240VAC 50 60 Hz Machine Weight no chain 125lbs Chain Size 312 x 8583 x 385 Overall Dimensions 7 H x 24 W x 12 D 44 H x 24 W x 14 D w Chain Bag...

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