PAT IFLEX5 Service Manual
PAT IFLEX5 Service Manual
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HIRSCHMANN
iFLEX5
SERVICE
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MANUAL REVISIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 General Information ....................................................................................................................1
2 Warnings ......................................................................................................................................1
3 Description Of The System ........................................................................................................2
3.1 DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM FUNCTION............................................................................................. 2
3.2 DESCRIPTION OF A CAN BUS SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 2
3.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM COMPONENTS ................................................................................ 3
4 What’s Wrong? ............................................................................................................................4
4.1 I HAVE AN ERROR CODE INDICATED ON THE CONSOLE .................................................................... 4
4.2 THE DISPLAYED ANGLE DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL BOOM ANGLE ............................................. 4
4.3 THE DISPLAYED LENGTH DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL BOOM LENGTH ......................................... 4
4.4 THE DISPLAYED SLEWING DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL SLEWING ANGLE ..................................... 4
4.5 THE DISPLAYED LOAD DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL LOAD ........................................................... 4
4.6 THE CONSOLE DISPLAY IS BLANK .................................................................................................. 4
4.7 I HAVE AN A2B PROBLEM ............................................................................................................. 4
4.8 I HAVE A CAN-BUS PROBLEM ...................................................................................................... 4
4.9 I NEED TO IDENTIFY A SPARE PART ................................................................................................ 4
4.10 I HAVE NOTICED WATER IN SOME PART OF THE SYSTEM .................................................................. 4
5 Angle Sensing .............................................................................................................................5
5.1 ANGLE SENSING ERROR - FLOW CHART ......................................................................................... 6
6 Length Sensing ...........................................................................................................................8
6.1 LENGTH SENSING ERROR - FLOW CHART ...................................................................................... 9
7 Pressure Sensing ......................................................................................................................11
7.1 PRESSURE SENSING ERROR - FLOW CHART .................................................................................. 11
8 Slewing Sensing........................................................................................................................12
8.1 SLEW SENSING ERROR - FLOW CHART ......................................................................................... 13
9 Load sensing .............................................................................................................................14
9.1 LOAD SENSING ERROR - FLOW CHART.......................................................................................... 14
10 No console display....................................................................................................................15
11 A2B Problem..............................................................................................................................16
12 cann-bus communication.........................................................................................................17
12.1 E61 ........................................................................................................................................... 17
12.1.1 E61 - Flow Chart ............................................................................................................... 18
12.2 E62 ........................................................................................................................................... 19
12.3 E63 ........................................................................................................................................... 19
12.4 E64 ........................................................................................................................................... 19
12.4.1 E64 - Flow Chart ............................................................................................................... 20
12.5 E65 ........................................................................................................................................... 20
13 Troubleshooting a sensor problem using the display...........................................................21
14 iFLEX5 Boom Control System (BCS).......................................................................................24
14.1 RT9000E / RT800E BASICS....................................................................................................... 24
14.1.1 Terminology: ..................................................................................................................... 24
14.1.2 Components: .................................................................................................................... 24
14.1.3 Manual / Auto Mode:......................................................................................................... 24
14.2 TELE SEQUENCE: ....................................................................................................................... 26
14.3 IFLEX5 BCS DIGITAL INPUTS: ................................................................................................... 26
14.4 RT9000E / RT800E IFLEX5 BCS DIGITAL OUTPUTS: ................................................................ 27
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
This service manual is designed to assist a service or maintenance person in identifying system
problem areas or malfunctions. A digital voltmeter with the capability to measure current will be
required, along with standard maintenance and service tools. NOTE: Knowledge of how to use a
voltmeter to measure both voltage and current is assumed.
REFERENCE:
For system operation, refer to the consoles operator’s manual 9333103876.
2 WARNINGS
The LMI is an operational aid that warns a crane operator of approaching overload conditions and
over hoist conditions that could cause damage to equipment and personnel.
The device is not, and shall not be, a substitute for good operator judgment, experience and use of
accepted safe crane operating procedures.
The responsibility for the safe crane operation shall remain with the crane operator who shall ensure
that all warnings and instructions supplied are fully understood and observed.
Prior to operating the crane, the operator must carefully and thoroughly read and understand the
information in this manual to ensure that he knows the operation and limitations of indicator and crane.
Proper functioning depends upon proper daily inspection and observance of the operating instructions
set forth in this manual. Refer to Section 6. Pre-Operation Inspection and Calibration Verification of the
operator’s manual.
The LMI can only work correctly, if all adjustments have been properly set. For correct
adjustment, the operator has to answer thoroughly and correctly all questions asked during
the setup procedure in accordance with the real rigging state of the crane. To prevent
material damage and serious or even fatal accidents, the correct adjustment of the LMI has
to be ensured before starting the crane operation.
The PAT Load Moment Indicator system operates on the principle of reference/real comparison. The
real value, resulting from the pressure measurement is compared with the reference data, stored in
the central processor memory and evaluated in the microprocessor. When limits are reached, an
overload warning signal is generated at the operator’s console. At the same time, the aggravating
crane movements, such as hoist up, telescope out and boom down, will be stopped.
The fixed data regarding the crane, such as capacity charts, boom weights, centers of gravity and
dimensions are stored in memory chips in the central processor unit. This data is the reference
information used to calculate the operating conditions.
Boom length and boom angle are registered by the length/angle sensor, mounted inside the cable
reel, which is mounted on the boom. The boom length is measured by the cable reel cable, which also
serves as an electrical conductor for the anti two-block switches.
The crane load is measured by pressure transducer block attached to the piston and rod side of the
hoist cylinders.
The interactive user guidance considerably simplifies the input of operating modes as well as the
setting of geometry limit values.
The cable bus is a twisted pair of shielded wire. Data can be transmitted in blocks from 0-8
bytes at a maximum transfer rate of 1 Mbit/s for networks up to 40 meters. For longer network
distances the maximum transfer rate must be reduced to 50 Kbit/s for a 1 km network distance.
CAN will operate in extremely harsh environments and the extensive error checking
mechanisms ensure that any transmission errors are detected.
Pressure Transducer: The pressure transducer converts hydraulic pressure into an electric signal.
A pressure transducer block houses two transducers, CAN bus converter board, and two bus
connectors. One pressure transducer is connected to the piston side of the lift cylinder and the other to
the rod side.
The Length-Angle Transducer: The length-angle sensor (LWG), often referred to as the “cable reel”,
is a combination of two transducers in one box, installed on the base section of the boom. It
measures the length and the angle of the boom.
A reeling drum drives a potentiometer, which is the length transducer. Part of the length transducer
circuit is the length cable on the drum, which is a multi-conductor cable. It is connected to the anti-
two-block switch at the boom head and to a slip ring body in the LWG.
The angle transducer is a potentiometer driven by a weighted pendulum that is oil damped. Both
length and angle transducer are connected to a CAN bus controller board, which is connected to the
bus system.
Anti-Two-Block Switch: The anti-two-block switch monitors the load block and it’s relationship with
the head of the boom. In working condition the switch is closed. When the load block strikes the
weight the circuit opens, disengaging a relay output to the lock out solenoid valves, where applicable.
To check the cable for damage, (short circuit to ground) there is a 4.7k resistor between ground and
the contact of the switch, to give a signal back to the central unit. The weight at the anti-two-block
switch keeps the switch closed until the load block strikes it.
Console: The graphic console displays all geometrical information such as length and angle of main
boom, working radius and head height of the boom. It also displays the actual load and the maximum
load permitted by load chart. Furthermore, it has an alarm horn, a warning light for overload, and a
pre-warning light. The graphic display allows for a simple interactive configuration setup, as well as
sensor calibration (zero adjustment), and troubleshooting sensor output screen. The console has a
warning light for anti-two-block conditions and an override switch for overload or anti-block condition.
Refer to Operator’s Handbook for detailed operation of the console.
Central Unit: Inside the central unit there is a CPU and connection board. The board has a hard
mounted connector for power, ground, bus controller, and slew indication. The board has a green
LED, indicating relay energized and a communication LED that flashes through red, yellow, and green
colors.
Slew Potentiometer: This component is not supplied by PAT/Hirschmann. It is part of the electrical
swivel (slip ring assembly). The potentiometer has two wipers which are used to determine the
slewing angle (rotational positioning) of the super structure in relation to the carrier. The slew input to
the central unit is not a CAN signal, but rather two 4..20mA analog signals.
4 WHAT’S WRONG?
So, what’s wrong? Assuming you are reading these pages because of some kind of problem with the
PAT system, let us try to guide you quickly to solving the problem. In most cases, your problem will fall
under the following categories:
4.2 THE DISPLAYED ANGLE DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL BOOM ANGLE
Start in section Angle Sensing to check the indicated angle.
4.3 THE DISPLAYED LENGTH DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL BOOM LENGTH
Start in section Length Sensing to check the indicated length.
4.4 THE DISPLAYED SLEWING DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL SLEWING ANGLE
Refer to section Slewing Sensing to check the slew sensor.
4.5 THE DISPLAYED LOAD DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL LOAD
Please note that the indicated load is calculated by the system from the geometry information in the
computer, the operator’s selections, and all the sensor inputs. If the load display is off, it can therefore
be due to an error in any or several of these inputs! Refer to section Load sensing to narrow down the
source of your problem.
5 ANGLE SENSING
The System measures the angle of the main boom of the machine with an angle sensor. The angle
sensor is contained within the cable reel, located on the left side of the main boom.
Block Diagram
Cable Reel
Pressure Transducer
The signal runs from the angle sensor to the Can-Bus converter board, both located in the cable reel.
From there, it travels as digital information on the CAN-Bus to the pressure transducer, which acts as
a T-connector to the main CAN-Bus running to the central unit.
So, what do you do when you are having a problem with your angle read-out?
Start by verifying the angle display. Refer to the section “Troubleshooting A Sensor Problem Using
The Display” to call up the sensor signal on your console display. The CAN-Bus is digital and as such
will either transmit the signal correctly or not at all. If your readings are off, you have to determine what
is causing the problem (reference the following flow charts).
X1 (CAN)
X14 (A2B)
X20 (length)
X21 (angle)
LED
CAN-Bus electronics in cable reel.
The angle sensor has a potentiometer built in that is driven by a pendulum. As the angle changes, so
will the pendulum and with it the potentiometer’s axle. The converter board supplies a constant voltage
of 5V to the angle sensor and in return monitors the voltage of the potentiometer. The terminal used is
X21. The angle sensor is connected as follows:
Terminal X21
1 + 5V
3 Signal
5 GND
Is the voltage
2ND between the Replace converter
NO
range of 4.75 board
to 5.25V ?
YES
NO
Note: If you need to determine the angle for voltages other than
shown above, do so by using the following formula:
Angle (degrees) = 90 degrees – ((Voltage-1.875) * 72)
6 LENGTH SENSING
The system measures the length of the main boom of the machine with a length sensor. The length
sensor is contained within the cable reel, located on the left side of the main boom.
Block Diagram
Cable Reel
Pressure Transducer
The signal runs from the length sensor to the CAN-Bus converter board, both
located in the cable reel. From there, it travels as digital information on the
CAN-Bus to the pressure transducer, which acts as a T-connector to the main
CAN-Bus running to the central unit.
So, what do you do when you are having a problem with your length read-out?
Start by verifying the length display. Refer to the section “Troubleshooting A Sensor Problem Using
The Display” to call up the sensor signal on your console display. The CAN-Bus is digital and as such
will either transmit the signal correctly or not at all. If your readings are off, you have to determine what
is causing the problem (reference the following flow charts).
X1 (CAN)
X14 (A2B)
X20 (length)
X21 (angle)
LED
CAN-Bus electronics in cable reel.
The length sensor has a potentiometer built in that is driven by a gear drive from the cable drum. As
the length changes, the cable drum will turn and with it the potentiometer’s axle. The converter board
supplies a voltage of about 4.7V to the length potentiometer and in return monitors the output voltage
of the potentiometer. The terminal used is X20. The length sensor is connected as follows:
Terminal X20
1 + (~ 4.8V)
3 Signal
5 - (~ 0.2V)
Length sensor is
Ensure the functioning correctly.
cable reel has
5-8 turns of Does the displayed
preloading on YES value differ from the NO
the reel. actual value?
Measure voltage between
Pin 5 (-) and Pin 3 (signal)
Open the cable reel Fully retract the boom and turn the of terminal X20 and compare.
and locate the length screw of the length potentiometer
sensor (right) and with a small screwdriver counter-
CAN-Bus converter clockwise to a soft stop, bringing the
board (left). sensor voltage to 0V (+/- 0.1 Volt).
Replace length
sensor.
Does the indicated
length vary
significantly from the YES
actual length (more
than 0.3 feet)?
NO YES Replace
converter
Unplug the length board.
sensor and If unplugging the length sensor
measure again. made the voltage return to the
acceptable range, replace the
length sensor. Follow
procedure for length sensor
The length sensor returns a voltage between 0.16V at 0 turns of the length pot (= fully retracted) and
4.84V at 10 turns. How many turns you get at full extension depends on the gear ratio, the boom
length, the length cable used and the spooling pattern, so we cannot provide a standard table for it.
What we can give you for trouble-shooting, however is the following table that shows the expected
output voltage (measured between X20-5 and X20-3 Signal) for each complete turn of the length
potentiometer. Note that this does not sync to the number of turns of the cable reel, though:
For the boom control system, the length sensors are the same as described above with the exception
of cable reel internals (location of hardware, wiring, and gear wheels). Refer to the LWG520 and
LG152 spare part list for these differences.
7 PRESSURE SENSING
The System measures the pressure of the boom lift cylinder for both rod- and piston-side. Both
sensors are contained within one box that also contains the electronics needed for amplification and
creation of the CAN-Bus signal.
Block Diagram:
(2)
Pressure- CAN-Bus iFLEX5
Measuring Converter CU
Cells
First, verify the pressure displayed through the Pressure transducers are
console by using the sensor output screen. functioning correctly.
YES
Ensure that the pressure lines
are drained and disconnected.
Note: After exchanging the pressure transducer block, BOTH transducer channels need to be zeroed,
see procedure Zero-Setting The Transducer Inputs.
8 SLEWING SENSING
The system measures the slewing (rotational position) of the crane’s upper with a slewing sensor. The
slewing sensor is contained within the slip ring assembly.
Block Diagram
Slew
Potentiomet Current iFLEX5
er with (2) Converter CU
outputs
The slew potentiometer has two potentiometers built in that are driven by the slip ring axle. As the
slewing angle changes, so will the axle and with it the potentiometer’s outputs. Use the display screen
by pressing ‘i’ (info) twice to show all sensor inputs.
ANGLE SL ANG 1 SL ANG 2
The table to the right show measured millivolt reading for (deg) (mv) (mv)
the slew potentiotmeter. 0 717 2161
30.3 1174 2645
60 1680 3150
89.9 2158 3595
120.1 2641 3141
150.1 3144 2639
180 3595 2161
-150.1 3144 1681
-120.1 2642 1180
-90 2160 718
-60.1 1681 1168
-30 1172 1680
0 718 2161
2500
2000
1500
1000 Potentiometer 1
Potentiometer 2
500
0
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315 360
0 45 90 135 180 -135 -90 -45 0
SLEW ANGLE
Display screen
for sensor inputs
The converter board is supplied with 12V from the central unit. The potentiometer and the board
output two signals between 4 and 20mA that go to the central unit. You can measure them at the 12-
pin crane interface connector.
Pin 7 must carry crane The slew unit output can be found on pins 8 and 9. In order to
voltage and Pin 2 is GND. measure current, however, you must disconnect a pin and
measure in line (between the cable from the slew unit and the
central unit). *The two outputs will vary as shown in chart below.
You can also leave the wires connected as use your meter in
Voltage-mode to measure the output signals. In this case, you
will see the 4…20mA range as a 1.1 to 5.5 Volt range.
Open the slip ring unit and determine if the slew potentiometer is set
12
0
0 90 180 270 360
De gr e e s
9 LOAD SENSING
Please note that the load displayed by the LMI is not a direct measurement, but a calculated value that
is based on a lot of factors. Outside of the measured values (sensors), those include:
Does the
displayed value NO
differ from the
actual value?
You can also leave the wires connected as use your meter in
Voltage-mode to measure the output signals. In this case,
you will see the 4…20mA range as a 1.1 to 5.5 Volt range.
If the voltage or currents do not fall in line with the charts and tables
shown below, and no system errors are present, the problem may be
Open the slip ring unit and determine if the slew potentiometer is set
10 NO CONSOLE DISPLAY
If the console is not showing any lights, such as warning lights, backlighting, etc. it is most likely
missing power. Start with the following:
No console display
If no power was
Are fuses supplied on the
YES Check for power on connector
in line? connection board but
X6 of the connection board. (Pin
was supplied on the
1 is +Ub 12V and Pin 2 is GND). YES external connector, the
NO connection board must
be replaced.
Replace fuse.
Follow power from this connector to the console computer
board, connector X1. (Pin 1 is +Ub 12V and Pin 2 is
Connecting
Is power
cable is Check fuse F1 again. Make sure all connectors
NO being YES
loose or are correctly in place.
supplied?
defective. Conn. Board Computer Board Pins
X6 X1 4
X10 X22 6
Ensure TxD LED is on (located in center of X7 X2 10
the computer board and is normally * X10-X22 could be plugged into X17 by mistake
blinking when the console is
Software
is
11 A2B PROBLEM
A2B problem
Replace the
slip ring. A problem lies with either the wiring
YES harness, cable reel length/angle
boards, and/or the central unit.
12 CANN-BUS COMMUNICATION
The System measures the length of the main boom, the angle of the main boom, the pressures of the
lift cylinder, and the A2B state of the machine via a CAN-Bus connection. Since this is a digital bus
connection, it is not possible to measure the signals on the bus with a multimeter. Instead, the LMI
provides you with error codes that give you an indication of the bus state.
E61 Error in the CAN bus data transfer for all CAN units
E62 Error in the can bus data transfer of the pressure transducer sensor unit
E63 Error in the can bus pressure transducer sensor unit
E64 Error in the can bus data transfer of the length/angle sensor unit
E65 Error in the can bus length/angle sensor unit
Block Diagram
E63
The block diagram tries to clarify that: If the CU does not see any CAN-Bus component, it will report
an E61. If it sees only the cable reel, it will report an E62 (pressure transducer missing). If it sees only
the pressure transducer, it will report an E64 (cable reel missing). E63 means that the pressure
transducer is available, but is reporting an internal error. E65 means that the cable reel unit is
available, but is reporting an internal error.
So, what do you do when you are having a problem with one of those codes?
12.1 E61
In case of an E61, start by connecting the two cables on the transducer block together. If an E62
appears, the transducer block must be replaced. If an E61 appears, reconnect the cable from the
from the central unit to the transducer block. At this point, if an E61 still appears check your cabling.
You can verify that power is being supplied to the sensor by testing the CAN connectors per this
layout:
Measure between pins 3 and 2 for crane voltage. If you see voltage, check all pins for continuity.
The central unit must be replaced if this cable is functioning correctly. If the E61 error code has
become an E64, connect the cable reel can bus cable to the transducer block and remove the can bus
connector at the cable reel. If this causes an E61 to appear, the can bus cable between the cable reel
and transducer block must be replaced. If an E64 remains, use the Ohm-meter to check the
connector in the cable reel. Either the connector has failed or the can bus converter boards must be
replaced.
E62 Yes
Connect the cable reel can bus cable to Ohm cable from c/u to the
the transducer block. Remove can bus transducer block. If cable checks
connector at cable reel good replace c/u
No
E64
12.2 E62
In case of an E62 the CU is reporting no signal from the pressure transducer. Start by checking your
cabling between CU and pressure transducer, even though it is not very likely that there is a problem
with it since the same cable carries also the signals from the cable reel and those appear to be fine.
You can verify that power is being supplied to the sensor by testing the CAN connectors per the above
pin layout. If you are sure that the sensor is being supplied, you have to replace the pressure
transducer.
12.3 E63
In case of an E63, the pressure transducer is reporting an internal problem. You cannot troubleshoot
any further, but need to replace the pressure transducer.
12.4 E64
In case of an E64, the CU is reporting no signal from the cable reel unit. Start by connecting the two
cables on the transducer block together. If an E62 occurs, the transducer block must be replaced. If
an E61 occurs, measure the cable from the transducer block to the cable reel with an Ohm-meter.
Check all pins of the CAN bus cable for continuity and cross-check for short circuits. If the continuity
check fails, the cable must be replaced. If the cable appears to be fine, next check the connector at
the cable reel. You can verify that power is being supplied to the sensor by testing the CAN
connectors per the pin layout (see E61). Replace the connector if this check fails. If the connector
checks properly, the board in the cable reel might be defective.
X1 (CAN)
X14 (A2B)
X20 (length)
X21 (angle)
LED
CAN-Bus electronics in cable reel.
X1 Pin CAN
1 CAN_SHLD
2 CAN +UB
3 CAN GND
4 CAN_H
5 CAN_L
Yes
E62
Cable
checks good No
Replace
cable
Yes
Check connector
at cable reel
Connector
No
checks good
Yes Replace
connector
12.5 E65
In case of an E65, the cable reel is reporting an internal problem. In most cases, this will be an angle
sensor, length potentiometer or A2B wiring. Go to those chapters (Angle Sensing, Length Sensing,
A2B PROBLEM) to continue trouble shooting.
.
to review software version information, press
the “INFO” button once 10
.
To EXIT the sensor output screen, press the
“INFO” button once from the software version 10
screen to return to the operating screen
.
The screen will show all sensor inputs as in the example below. For each sensor, an equivalent
voltage is shown in millivolts, along with the physical sensor value that that voltage refers to.
Pressure sensors are shown with physical values of [bar], angle sensors and slew sensors in degrees
and length sensors in feet (or meter for metric charts). At the bottom of the screen, the console
software version is shown.
Press “INFO”
To review
software
version
information
10
The values shown in the screen here are just examples of actual values. Refer to the table listed
below for actual value ranges.
If you suspect a sensor error or problem with a sensor, compare the indicated physical value of the
sensor on the display screen with the real value, i.e. length, angle, etc.
The voltages given are internal calculation values only; you will not be able to actually measure them
anywhere on the electronics! Typical values to be expected are:
• Pressure transducers (piston and rod), 500mV @ 0 PSI; 4500mV @ maximum PSI
• Length sensor, 500mV @ retracted boom length; voltage extended depends on the various
boom lengths.
• Angle sensor, 4500mV at 0°; 2500mV at 45°; or 500mV at 90°
Pressure Transducers
300 bar, type 314 PSI Bar
500 0 0
1500 1088 75
2500 2176 150
3500 3263 225
4500 4351 300
If the displayed value does differ from the actual value, please refer to the following sections to find the
cause of the problem:
During initialization (after reset) the LED shows some of the initialization steps, so if the reset
procedure hangs, it is easier to find out where. The cycle is:
• RESET: red+small red (for approx 5 us)
• Wait for RAM: green (for approx 200 ms)
• Clear RAM: yellow (for approx 1 s)
• CRC-Check System program: light yellow (2.5 s)
• Init RS232/RS485 : yellow (1 s)
• Start RTOS: green (0.5 s)
After start of RTOS the LED toggles all 1 sec between dark/green/yellow/red.
You cannot be sure if the LED shows running Operating system that all necessary tasks of the System
program are running correct, too. That has to be made sure via terminal commands.
The BCS controls the boom telescoping sequence by controlling the current supplied to the
proportional solenoids on the 4-way directional control valves. These valves provide oil to the
telescoping cylinders. Here are the basic components, inputs, outputs, and logical functions to
make this happen.
14.1.2 Components:
There are two modes of operation, manual or automatic mode. This is selectable by a switch
in the right hand arm rest in the cab, and is seen by the BCS as digital input 17. DI1 17=0 is
manual mode. And DI 17=1 is auto mode.
1
Refer to table 1 for digital input definitions
Primarily used for boom maintenance and function the boom in an unlikely event of a BCS
failure. In manual mode the boom is controlled by the section selector switch in the right hand
arm rest in the cab. When IM selected, crane electric provides full power to the extend and
retract proportional solenoids on the IM pilot operated 4-way directional control valve. This
means the telescoping action is controlled directly by moving the joystick or foot operated
treadle valve. The BCS does not control movement. Likewise when CM is selected, crane
electric provides full power to the extend and retract proportional solenoids on the CM pilot
operated 4-way directional control valve.
Note: In the event of an LMI error, overload, or A2B condition the proportional valves will be
not be energized unless the LMI bypass is activated, either from the central unit or console.
An extend or retract action is initiated by moving the joystick or foot operated treadle valve
causing hydraulic pilot pressure to activate an extend or retract pressure switch. The
pressure switch signals are seen as digital inputs to the BCS. As an example of extend from
fully retracted, the BCS realizes DI 19=1 (extend pressure switch on) and simultaneously
activates DO2 9 (IM extend) and DO 3 (PWM 2, IM proportional solenoid). DO 9 energizes a
relay in the BCS relay junction box assy to direct DO 3 to the IM pilot operated 4-way
directional control extend proportional solenoid. Figure 1 illustrates how DO 3 is directed to
the solenoid valve. DO 3 is a PWM output and ramps the output according to variables in the
data software. Ramp-up output is time based. When the IM section approaches a change
over point (change in sequence), DO 3 is ramped down according to variables in the data
software. Ramp-down output is percentage based. See table 1 and table 2 for sequencing
information. At the specified change over point, the BCS turns off DO 9 (IM extend) and
simultaneously turns on DO 6 (CM extend) and DO 1 (PWM 1, CM proportional solenoid).
DO 6 energizes a relay in the BCS relay junction box assy to direct DO 1 to the CM pilot
operated 4-way directional control extend proportional solenoid. DO 1 is a PWM output and
ramps the output according to variables in the data software. When the CM section
approaches a change over point DO 1 ouput is ramped down according to variables in the
data software. And so on. When retracting, the BCS realizes DO 18=1 (retract pressure
switch) and does not activate DO 6 or DO 9. DO 1 or DO 3 are activated based on the
current boom position.
figure 1
2
Refer to table 2 for digital output definitions
Mode “B”
table1
Mode "B" Extend Sequence in Percentage
Tele 1 (IM) Tele 2 (CM) Tele 3 (OM/Fly)
0 0 0
75 0 0
75 75 0
100 75 0
100 100 0
100 100 100
table 2
Jib Mode Extend Sequence in Percentage
Tele 1 (IM) Tele 2 (CM) Tele 3 (OM/Fly)
100 0 0
100 100 0
100 100 100
Note: Retract sequence is opposite of extend sequence.
table 1
Digital Description *C.U. X2 **MP
Input Terminal
6 CM (Center-Mid) Retracted (boom proximity switch) 54 R89
7 IM (Inner-Mid) Retracted (boom proximity switch) 55 R90
8 Luffing Extension Raise (cab switch) 56 R91
9 Luffing Extension Lower (cab switch) 57 R92
10 Luffing Extension Raise (remote switch on ext.) 58 R93
11 Luffing Extension Lower (remote switch on ext.) 59 R94
16 “A” Mode (cab switch) 64 R100
17 Auto Mode (cab switch) 65 R101
18 Boom Retract (pressure switch) 66 R102
19 Boom Extend (pressure switch) 67 R103
table 2
Digital C.U. X2 Terminal
Output Description
1 PWM 1 CM Proportional Solenoid 2
2 +UB CAN bus 3
3 PWM 2 IM Proportional Solenoid 4
4 +UB to Slew Potentiometer Electronics 5
5 PWM 3 Luffing Extension Proportional Solenoid 6
6 CM Extend Relay K1 Coil in Junction Box 7
7 PWM 4 Luffing Extension Proportional Solenoid 8
8 IM Extend Relay K2 Coil in Junction Box 9
9 Luffing Extension Raise Solenoid 14
10 External LMI Alarm, Option on Boom 15
11 Luffing Extension Lower Solenoid 16
12 Rear Axle Oscillate Signal 17
13 Tele Rod Drain Solenoid 18
14 Boom Out of Sequence Lamp 19
15 Tele Two Stage Relief Solenoid 20
A convenient method to monitor digital inputs (DI) and digital outputs (DO) is utilizing the
iTOOL5 or iFLASH terminal function. At the flashing command prompt press and hold “Ctrl”
and “A” to enter the RTOS (an asterisk will display). Type “digshow” and press “Enter”. The
result should be the screen shown below. The inputs and outputs are counted from right to
left and top to bottom as illustrated below.
T E S T D E R D I G I T A L - E I N - U N D A U S G A E N G E
=======================================================================
Baugr. | Port | Modus | IN-Wert | IN-Wert | OUT-Wert | OUT-Wert | Status
| :Taste | | (Hex) | (Bin) | (Hex) | (Bin) | =NoLoad
-------|--------|--------|---------|----------|----------|----------|--------
Basis | 0 : 1 | NORMAL | 00 | 00000000 | 05 | 00000101 | 0000-1
Basis | 1 : 2 | NORMAL | 00 | 00000000 | 82 | 10000010 | 0011-0
Basis | 2 : 3 | NORMAL | 98 | 10011000 | 00 | |
Erw. | 0 : 4 | NORMAL | 00 | 00000000 | 00 | 00000000 | 1111-1
Erw. | 1 : 5 | NORMAL | 00 | 00000000 | 00 | 00000000 | 1111-1
Erw. | 2 : 6 | NORMAL | 00 | 00000000 | 00 | 00000000 | 1111-1
-------|--------|--------|---------|----------|----------|----------|--------
DO 1
Baugruppencodierung Erweiterung: FF = 11111111
Hubendschalter UNTB/OFFEN/OK/KURZ: 0000
DO 16
DI 9
X:Exit Blank:Redraw S:Slow F:Fast
DI 1
DI 8
Other methods to determine digital input and output states is by probing the junction box
mounted on the rear of the cab, the C.U. 70-pass connector pins (X2), or specific resistors on
the main board, or terminal strip in the. See table above and sketches below. Be cautious
not to short the probe across connector pins.
C.U. 70-pass
connector pins (X2)
Resistor bank to
measure digital input (DI)
state. Note: must
measure on bottom leg
of the resistor.
Another useful tool to monitor analog inputs and PWM outputs is utilizing the iTOOL5 or
iFLASH terminal function. At the flashing command prompt press and hold “Ctrl” and “A” to
enter the RTOS (an asterisk will display). Type “adctest” and press “Enter”. The result should
be the screen shown below.
*adctest
T E S T D E R A N A L O G E I N G A E N G E
===============================================
Ch | MUX | Error | Kanal+ | Value | Value | UADC | Special
| | | Valid | (Hex) | (Dec) | [mV] |
---+-----+-------+--------+-------+-------+------+-----------------
0 | | ok | 0008 | 0310 | 784 | 784 | I_Kanal 1 = 4.356 mA
1 | | ok | 0009 | 0816 | 2070 | 2070 | I_Kanal 2 = 11.500 mA
2 | | ok | 000A | 0000 | 0 | 0 | I_Kanal 3 = 0.000 mA
3 | | ok | 000B | 0000 | 0 | 0 | I_Kanal 4 = 0.000 mA
4 | | ok | 000C | 0307 | 775 | 775 | Temperature = +27°C
5 | 0 | ok | 000D | 0B90 | 2960 | 2960 | I_Kanal 5 = 16.444 mA
5 | 1 | ok | 000D | 0000 | 0 | 0 | I_Kanal 6 = 0.000 mA
5 | 2 | ok | 000D | 0000 | 0 | 0 | I_Kanal 7 = 0.000 mA
5 | 3 | ok | 000D | 0000 | 0 | 0 | I_Kanal 8 = 0.000 mA
5 | 4 | ok | 000D | 0098 | 152 | 152 | I_PWM 1 = 0 mA
5 | 5 | ok | 000D | 0014 | 20 | 20 | I_PWM 2 = 10 mA
5 | 6 | ok | 000D | 0000 | 0 | 0 | I_PWM 3 = 0 mA
5 | 7 | ok | 000D | 0000 | 0 | 0 | I_PWM 4 = 0 mA
OPERATINGMODE
X: Exit Blank: Redraw S: Slow F: Fast P: PWM-Settings
T: Test mode O: Operating mode C: ADC-Clock set E: Extension module T
E S T D E R A N A L O G E I N G A E N G E
Kanal Description
1 Slew Angle 1
2 Slew Angle 2
3 Wind Speed
5 Luffing Extension Offset Angle
PWM Description
1 Center-Mid Tele Output
2 Inner-Mid Tele Output
3 Luffing Extension Raise Output
4 Luffing Extension Raise Output
Note: DO 1 = PWM 1
DO 3 = PWM 2
DO 5 = PWM 3
DO 7 = PWM 4
To view additional information on the console display, push buttons “F1” and “F4”
simultaneously. To return to the normal screen push button “F1” or “F4”.
Luffing Offset
Angle(degrees)
Length 2 (IM)
(feet)
Digital Output 14 boom out of sequence is lamp, located on the front crane console, is
activated when the sections become greater than 3.5% out of sequence. Refer to sequence
charts in the manufacturers’ load capacity charts. Another indication for out of sequence are
the flashing section percentages located at the bottom of the console display.
boom section
percentage
display
Tele Rod Drain Solenoid IM retract sw. CM retract sw. Retract pressure sw.
(DO13) (DI 7) (DI 6) (DI 18)
0 1 1
0 1
Tele Two Stage Relief Retract pressure Extend pressure OM/Fly IM rertract CM retract
Solenoid (DO15) sw. (DI 18) sw. (DI 19) Percentage sw. (DI 7) sw. (DI 6)
1 1
1 1 >4%
0 1 1
Hydraulic control of the extension consists of a four-way, three position directional control valve, a
hose reel, a proportional control valve and a double acting cylinder. The four-way, three position
directional control valve is mounted on the turntable. There are two solenoids for directing the flow for
extension or retraction of the cylinder. The hose reel is mounted on the boom and conveys the
hydraulic fluid to the cylinder on the boom extension. The proportional control valve is mounted to the
cylinder on the boom extension.
The offset angle is measured directly by a potentiometer located on the base adapter. The opposite
end of a lever arm mounted on the potentiometer shaft rests on and follows the structure which
offsets. PAT does not supply the potentiometer.
There are two ways to offset the luffing extension. The first is two switches located in the left hand
armrest. One switch is a luffing system ON/OFF switch. The other is a RAISE/LOWER switch. This
switch has momentary positions on either side, and a return to center position. It raises or lowers the
extension by controlling the raise and lower solenoids on the four–way three position directional valve.
This switch also sends an actuation signals to the LMI. DI 8=1 (raise) DI 9=1 (lower). The
proportional solenoid on the luffing cylinder is energized by DO 5 & 7 (PWM 3 & 4) if DI 8=1. The
proportional valve on the luffing cylinder is not be energized for luffer lower. Hydraulically the
proportional valve is bypassed for luffer lower.
Raise and lower can also be activated form remote switches located on the extension. Remote raise is
DI 10 and remote lower is DI 11. The raise and lower solenoids on the turntable are energized by DO
9 & 11 respectively. If DI 10=1, then DO 5, 7, & 9=1. If DI 11=1, then DO 11=1. The proportional
valve on the luffing cylinder is not be energized for luffer lower. Hydraulically the proportional valve is
bypassed for luffer lower. See sketch below.
15 DRAWINGS
15.1 COMPONENTS OF THE LMI SYSTEM PAT IFLEX5
PAT
POWER
LOCKOUT
OTHER
1 Central-Micro-Processor Unit
2 Operating Console
3 Pressure Transducers
4 Length/Angle Sensor
5 Anti Two-Block Switch(es)
70 pin
Connector
RS 485
Serial Crane Power
Interface
CAN-connector
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Now, having successfully entered a valid password, the piston-side zero-point setting function is
activated.
The ESC key will allow you to leave the sensor calibration function.
The return key toggles between the piston-side, the rod-side zero setting, and length, and angle
calibration.
To adjust piston pressure now, see next section 6.2 of this manual.
The return key toggles between the piston-side, the rod-side zero setting, slew angle, length, and
boom angle calibration.
When the sensor calibration is finished, pressing the ESC or INFO key returns the console display to
normal.
NOTE: The only thing adjustable for the pressure transducers is the zero point, which is the voltage
the transducer outputs when there is no (zero) pressure sensed.
CAUTION: Ensure there is no pressure in the hydraulic line when disconnecting the hoses from
pressure transducers.
When the operator is finished, pressing the EXC or INFO key returns the console display to normal.
NOTE: The length sensor can be calibrated for its zero point and its full range. This means, for the
correct voltage for retracted boom and for the extended boom. With retracted boom, the potentiometer
of the length sensor has to be at its 0 position, which is all the way counter-clockwise. For extended
boom, the adjustment is done by software as described in 6 section Length Sensor Adjustment
Procedure.
The length should be calibrated to be about 0.1 feet (or 0.05m for metric) accurate for retracted and
extended lengths. Perform the following steps:
Fully retract the main boom and check if indicated length is within 0.1’ of actual retracted boom length.
If it is not, adjust length potentiometer as described in 6.3.1. Afterwards always adjust retracted length
by software as described in section Length Sensor Adjustment Procedure.
Now perform Length Sensor Adjustment Procedure as detailed in section Length Sensor Adjustment
Procedure.
See section Activating the Service Screen for Sensor Calibration on how to access the length sensor
calibration screen.
See section Activating the Service Screen for Sensor Calibration on how to access the angle sensor
calibration screen.
Repeat the above procedure to verify/set the angle at 60° (range 55°- 65°) and 70° (range 65°- 75°).
boom angles.
NOTE: The only thing adjustable for the slew potentiometer is the zero point, which is complete when
the boom is at the 0° position over the front of the crane.
When the operator is finished, pressing the ESC key returns the console display to normal.
18 ERROR CODES
The following Error Code Table gives a brief description of Error Codes elimination. Refer to the noted
sections for detailed Troubleshooting information.
E1A Fallen below lower • Cable between the • Check cable as well as
limit value in central unit and the plugs, replace, if need be.
measuring channel slewing angle sensor
"slewing angle 1". defective or loose. Water
inside the plug of the
angle sensor
• Slewing angle • Replace slewing angle
potentiometer is defective sensor
• Electronic component in • Replace sensor unit
the measuring channel
defective
E1B Fallen below lower • refer to E1A • refer to E1A
limit value in
measuring channel
"slewing angle 2"
E1C Fallen below lower • Angle potentiometer • Replace angle sensor
limit value in defective
measuring channel
"luffing jib angle"
• Electronic component in • Replace sensor unit
the measuring channel
defective.
• Flash-EPROM defective
• Replace central unit
E52 Error in load chart • No valid data in the load • Upload valid load chart
file. chart file file
• Flash-EPROM defective
• Replace central unit
E56 Error in crane data • No valid data in the crane • Restore or upload valid
file. data file during crane data file
calibration.
• Replace central unit
• Flash-EPROM defective
E57 Error in serial crane • Calibration data file does • Upload calibration data
data file. not contain valid data. file
• Flash-EPROM defective
• Replace central unit
Note:
If an error message is displayed which is not contained in above list, please contact the
competent PAT service department.
19 TROUBLESHOOTING MOISTURE
The PAT iFLEX5 LMI contains electronic components in various locations, such as central unit,
sensors, junction boxes etc. These internal components cannot be designed to withstand exposure to
moisture over a longer period of time. For this reason, the housings of the components are water
protected according to IP 65. If you find water or moisture inside any of the housings, the source for
the water ingress has to be detected and corrected to ensure proper operation.
There are two major possibilities for the occurrence of excessive moisture inside an enclosure:
1) Water ingress
2) Condensation
This outline gives instructions for detecting the cause for excessive moisture by using simple
troubleshooting methods and how to prevent the moisture ingress from happening again.
1) Spray Cleaning
2) Missing / Loose Screws
3) Bent Lid
4) Defective Gasket
5) Loose Strain Relieves
6) Water Entry Through External Cabling
It is possible to find out the source of water ingress by going through the following steps and ruling out
one possibility after the other until the cause is identified:
1) Spray Cleaning
The enclosures used for the PAT LMI system are water protected to IP 65. This means protection
against the environment, such as rain. However, through the use of spray cleaner at short
distances, it is possible to force water through the gasket or strain relieves. For this reason, avoid
spraying any components from short distances with spray cleaners. Convey this fact to any member
of a maintenance crew.
3) Bent Lid
An enclosure will only seal correctly if the lid is not bent. To check this, loosen all screws of the lid,
take the lid off the box and visually inspect it for deflection. If the lid is bent or damaged, it needs to
be replaced. Try to determine what has caused the lid to be bent and eliminate the reason for that.
Order a new lid through your PAT representative.
4) Defective Gasket
The gasket underneath the lid seals the unit. The gasket needs to be in good condition in order to
seal correctly. If the gasket is torn, brittle or severely bent, it needs to be replaced. Order a new
gasket through your PAT representative.
19.2 CONDENSATION
In a climate with high humidity and rapidly changing temperatures, condensation can happen inside
any enclosure, usually the larger the volume of the box, the more likely. In this case, water drops build
up on the inner components when humid air is trapped inside the box. With condensation, water
tightness is not a problem – the box is sealed just fine, which is what prevents the trapped air from
exiting the box. There are two ways to deal with condensation:
1. If the volume is very small, a desiccant bag might be able to soak up the air’s humidity.
2. If the effect is more severe, the only way to get rid of this effect is then to give the box the
ability to breath without sacrificing its water tightness. Contact your PAT representative for
breathing elements to than can be added to the box and will help to reduce the effects of
humid climates.