Application Guide for Industrial Control and Systems Crane and Hoist Controllers

Abstract

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

ANSI/ASME B30.10-2005

ANSI/ASME B30.12-2006

ANSI/ASME B30.13-2003

ANSI/ASME B30.17-2006

ANSI/ASME B30.18-1998

ANSI/ASME B30.20-2006

ANSI/ASME B30.21-1999

ANSI/ASME B30.22-2005

ANSI/ASME B30.25-2007

ANSI/ASME B30.4-2003

ANSI/ASME B30.6-2003

ANSI/ASME B30.7-2006

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