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USER MANUAL PLE-30
DIRECT CONTROLLED HOIST
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Prolyte has designed a range of controllers that can be used in
conjunction with the Prolyft chain hoist, but also with most other
types of Direct controlled chain hoists, provided they will fit the
electrical limits of this equipment.
To be able to control your chain hoist on low voltage control,
please contact your nearest Prolyft Service Point. They can supply
you with adequate controllers and manuals.
All controllers have a custom-build, sturdy steel 19” rack hous-
ing. The housing is 3HE OR 4HE (12-WAY) high and has a black
powder coated finish.
All selected electrical components meet the needs for industrial use
and requirements stated in the EC machine directive, EN standards
and IEC and FEM regulations.
All controllers can be daisy linked to create a multi channel con-
troller. By means of cable, article code: PLA-35-001
LIMITATION OF USE
All controllers are designed work in conjunction with the Prolyft
chain hoist. It is also allowed to use them with other brands of
Direct controlled chain hoists, if provided they fit within the
electrical limits of this equipment.
Controllers may only be used in areas, which are secured against
environmental influences and with operating temperatures from
-20 degree Celsius till +40 degree Celsius.
IP factor 40.
VOLTAgES
MODELS PLE-30-044 / PLE 30-083 / PLE 30-123
• Operating voltage = 400V 3p+N+G at 50Hz
• Max. voltage drop is -20% and + 10%
• Maximum switching capacity 3.3 amps / 1,5kw at 400V
4.6 amps / 1,1kw at 230V
To operate controllers on 208/230v 3P + N +G at 60Hz
Please reconnect wires as per the electrical scheme on page 7,
drawing 4-1.
NB!
Inside the controllers these wires are marked.
IDENTIFICATION
Prolyft controllers can be identified by the model number on the
front side. These numbers refer to the information in the user
manual and the CE declaration of conformity.
CODE
DESCRiPiON
DiMENSiON
WEigHT
PLE-30-044
4-way controller basic 19” version
Width 483mm
Height 134mm
Depth 440mm
15,5 Kg
PLE-30-083
8-way controller basic 19” version
Width 483mm
Height 134mm
Depth 440mm
17,5 Kg
PLE-30-123
12-way controller basic 19”
version with thermal motor
protectors
Width 483mm
Height 178mm
Depth 440mm
20,5 Kg
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Prolyft can supply a full range of cabling to make your system
work. Cabling should comply with the applicable standards.
Decent plugs should be used. All cabling should be tested on
functionality and resistance in Ohms. Failures in cabling and plugs
could cause mall function of the hoist and controllers.
CONNECTION DATA OF C-FORM PLUgS AND
MULTI PLUgS
WARNiNg:
Wiring tables should be respected at any time to avoid damage to
the hoist and controllers
MAiNS POWER CABLE
Wire
Colour / EU
Colour / US
Pin
L1 / U1
Brown
Brown
1
L2 / V1
Black
Black
2
L3 / W1
Grey/Black
Black
3
PE / ground
Yellow/Green
Yellow/Green
GND
Zero
Blue
Blue
N
MOTOR CABLE
Wire
Colour / EU
Colour / US
Pin
L1 / U1
Brown
white
1
L2 / V1
Blue
Blue
2
L3 / W1
Grey/Black
Red
3
PE / ground
Yellow/Green
Green
GND