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NEMA IA 10031-2024 (old ICS 8) Application Guide for Industrial Control and Systems Crane and Hoist Controllers, 2024
- 1 General Standards for Crane Controllers [Go to Page]
- 1.1 Scope
- 1.2 Normative References
- 1.3 Terms and Definitions
- 1.4 Classifications [Go to Page]
- 1.4.1 General
- 1.4.2 Class I Controllers
- 1.4.3 Class II Controllers
- 1.4.4 Crane Service Classes1 [Go to Page]
- 1.4.4.1 Class A (Standby or Infrequent Service)
- 1.4.4.2 Class B (Light Service)
- 1.4.4.3 Class C (Moderate Service)
- 1.4.4.4 Class D (Heavy Service)
- 1.4.4.5 Class E (Severe Service)
- 1.4.4.6 Class F (Continuous Severe Service)
- 1.4.5 Crane Service in Terms of Load Class and Load Cycles1
- 1.5 Characteristics and Ratings [Go to Page]
- 1.5.1 General Provisions for DC and AC Controllers [Go to Page]
- 1.5.1.1 Controls
- 1.5.1.2 Braking
- 1.5.1.3 Protection
- 1.5.1.4 Controllers with Semiconductor Devices
- 1.5.2 Current Rating of the Disconnecting Means for Cranes
- 1.5.3 Maximum Control Voltage
- 1.5.4 Power Circuit Resistor Ratings
- 1.5.5 Electrically Operated Brakes [Go to Page]
- 1.5.5.1 Holding Brake Ratings
- 1.5.5.2 Control Circuit Device Ratings
- 1.6 Product Marking, Installation, and Maintenance Information [Go to Page]
- 1.6.1 Product Marking
- 1.6.2 Installation
- 1.6.3 Maintenance Information
- 1.7 Service and Storage Conditions
- 1.8 Construction [Go to Page]
- 1.8.1 Disconnecting Means
- 1.8.2 Branch Circuit Protection
- 1.8.3 Power Circuit Resistors
- 1.8.4 Terminations for Power Cables
- 1.8.5 Operator Controls [Go to Page]
- 1.8.5.1 Steps of Hand Control
- 1.8.5.2 Direction of Operation of Central Switch Levers
- 1.8.5.3 Suspended Pendant or Wired Portable Central Control Stations
- 1.8.5.4 Direction of Controlled Motion
- 1.9 Performance and Tests
- 1.10 Devices [Go to Page]
- 1.10.1 Pushbuttons
- 1.10.2 Crane Limit Switches [Go to Page]
- 1.10.2.1 Direct Acting Power Limit Switches
- 1.10.2.2 Overtravel and Slowdown Sensors [Go to Page]
- 1.10.2.2.1 Hoist Motion Upper Overtravel Sensors
- 1.10.2.2.2 Hoist Motion Lower Overtravel Sensors
- 1.10.2.2.3 Hoist, Trolley, or Bridge Slowdown Sensors
- 1.10.2.2.4 Trolley or Bridge End Travel (Overtravel) Sensors
- 1.10.3 Auxiliary Contacts
- 1.10.4 Central Switches
- 2 Constant-Voltage DC Magnetic Controllers for Motors on Cranes [Go to Page]
- 2.1 General [Go to Page]
- 2.1.1 Scope
- 2.1.2 Normative References
- 2.2 Definitions
- 2.3 Classifications
- 2.4 Characteristics and Ratings [Go to Page]
- 2.4.1 Controller Contactors [Go to Page]
- 2.4.1.1 Contactor Interrupting Ability
- 2.4.1.2 Ratings of Line and Directional Contactors at 230 to 250 Volts
- 2.4.1.3 Ratings of Line and Directional Contactors at Voltages Other Than 230 to 250 Volts
- 2.4.1.4 Ratings of Accelerating, Plugging, and Low-Torque Contactors
- 2.4.1.5 Ratings of Common-Line Contactors Used for Grouped Protection
- 2.4.2 Rating of Controller Power Circuit Disconnecting Means
- 2.5 Product Marking, Installation, and Maintenance Information
- 2.6 Service and Storage Conditions
- 2.7 Construction [Go to Page]
- 2.7.1 Quantity of Accelerating Contactors
- 2.7.2 Equipment Required
- 2.8 Performance and Test
- 2.9 Application
- 3 Adjustable-Voltage DC Controllers for Motors on Cranes [Go to Page]
- 3.1 General [Go to Page]
- 3.1.1 Scope
- 3.1.2 Normative References
- 3.2 Definitions
- 3.3 Classifications
- 3.4 Characteristics and Ratings [Go to Page]
- 3.4.1 Controller Contactors [Go to Page]
- 3.4.1.1 Contactor Interrupting Ability
- 3.4.1.2 Ratings of Loop or Line Contactors
- 3.5 Product Marking, Installation, and Maintenance Information
- 3.6 Service and Storage Conditions
- 3.7 Construction [Go to Page]
- 3.7.1 Equipment Required
- 3.8 Performance and Test
- 3.9 Application
- 4 Magnetic Controllers for AC Wound-Rotor Motors on Cranes [Go to Page]
- 4.1 General [Go to Page]
- 4.1.1 Scope
- 4.1.2 Normative References
- 4.2 Definitions
- 4.3 Classifications
- 4.4 Characteristics and Ratings [Go to Page]
- 4.4.1 Controller Contactors [Go to Page]
- 4.4.1.1 Contactor Interrupting Ability
- 4.4.1.2 Ratings of Line and Directional Contactors
- 4.4.1.3 Ratings of Accelerating, Plugging, and Low-Torque Contactors
- 4.4.1.4 Rating of Line Contactors Used for Grouped Protection
- 4.4.2 Rating of Controller Power Circuit Isolating Means
- 4.5 Product Marking, Installation, and Maintenance Information
- 4.6 Service and Storage Conditions
- 4.7 Construction [Go to Page]
- 4.7.1 Quantity of Accelerating Contactors
- 4.7.2 Equipment Required
- 4.8 Performance and Tests
- 4.9 Application
- 5 Static Controllers for AC Wound-Rotor Motors on Cranes [Go to Page]
- 5.1 General [Go to Page]
- 5.1.1 Scope
- 5.1.2 Normative References
- 5.2 Definitions
- 5.3 Classifications
- 5.4 Characteristics and Ratings [Go to Page]
- 5.4.1 Controller Contactors [Go to Page]
- 5.4.1.1 Contactor Interrupting Ability
- 5.4.1.2 Ratings of Line and Directional Contactors
- 5.4.1.3 Ratings of Accelerating Contactors
- 5.4.2 Rating of Controller Power Circuit Isolating Means
- 5.5 Product Marking, Installation, and Maintenance Information
- 5.6 Service and Storage Conditions
- 5.7 Construction [Go to Page]
- 5.7.1 Equipment Required
- 5.8 Performance and Tests
- 5.9 Application
- 6 Crane and Hoist Power Circuit Limit Switches [Go to Page]
- 6.1 General [Go to Page]
- 6.1.1 Scope
- 6.1.2 Normative References
- 6.2 Definitions
- 6.3 Classifications [Go to Page]
- 6.3.1 Direction of Operation
- 6.3.2 Reset Operating Means [Go to Page]
- 6.3.2.1 Suspended-Weight Type
- 6.3.2.2 Lever Type
- 6.4 Characteristics and Ratings [Go to Page]
- 6.4.1 Current and Horsepower Ratings
- 6.4.2 Voltage Ratings
- 6.4.3 Auxiliary Contacts
- 6.5 Product Marking, Installation, and Maintenance Information [Go to Page]
- 6.5.1 Marking [Go to Page]
- 6.5.1.1 Device Marking
- 6.5.1.2 Terminal Markings
- 6.5.2 Maintenance
- 6.6 Service and Storage Conditions
- 6.7 Construction
- 6.8 Performance and Tests [Go to Page]
- 6.8.1 Performance Requirements
- 6.8.2 Tests [Go to Page]
- 6.8.2.1 Design Test Concept
- 6.8.2.2 Temperature Rise of Current-Carrying Parts
- 6.8.2.3 Make and Break Capacity
- 6.8.2.4 Make and Break (Operating Overload) Test [Go to Page]
- 6.8.2.4.1 Test Conditions
- 6.8.2.4.2 Test Criteria
- 6.8.2.5 Mechanical and Electrical Endurance Tests [Go to Page]
- 6.8.2.5.1 Endurance Test Conditions
- 6.8.2.5.2 Mechanical Test Conditions
- 6.8.2.5.3 Electrical Test Conditions
- 6.8.2.5.4 Test Criteria [Go to Page]
- 6.8.2.5.4.1 Mechanical Test Criteria
- 6.8.2.5.4.2 Electrical Test Criteria
- 6.8.2.6 Dielectric Test
- 6.9 Application [Go to Page]
- 6.9.1 Intended Function
- 6.9.2 Wire Rope Sheaves
- 6.9.3 Wire Rope Length
- 6.9.4 Reset Weights
- 6.9.5 Lever-Operated Switch Overtravel
- 6.9.6 Frequency of Operation
- 6.9.7 Low Current DC Operation
- 6.9.8 Intermittent Rating Applications
- 6.9.9 Reversing or Plugging
- 7 Heavy-Duty DC Magnetic Contactors Rated 600 Volts [Go to Page]
- 7.1 General [Go to Page]
- 7.1.1 Scope
- 7.1.2 Normative References
- 7.2 Definitions
- 7.3 Classifications
- 7.4 Characteristics and Ratings [Go to Page]
- 7.4.1 Contact Forms [Go to Page]
- 7.4.1.1 Power Circuit Contact Forms
- 7.4.1.2 Auxiliary Contact Forms
- 7.4.2 Voltage Ratings
- 7.4.3 Current Ratings of DC Contactors
- 7.4.4 Horsepower Ratings of DC Contactors
- 7.5 Product Marking, Installation, and Maintenance Information [Go to Page]
- 7.5.1 Device Marking
- 7.5.2 Maintenance
- 7.6 Service and Storage Conditions
- 7.7 Construction [Go to Page]
- 7.7.1 Mechanical Interlocking
- 7.7.2 Terminal Sizes
- 7.8 Performance and Test [Go to Page]
- 7.8.1 General
- 7.8.2 Temperature Rise Tests
- 7.8.3 Make and Break (Operating Overload) Design Test [Go to Page]
- 7.8.3.1 Test Conditions
- 7.8.3.2 Test Criteria
- 7.8.4 Mechanical and Electrical Endurance Tests
- 7.8.5 Mechanical Endurance Test [Go to Page]
- 7.8.5.1 Test Conditions—Mechanical
- 7.8.5.2 Test Analysis—Mechanical
- 7.8.5.3 Test Criteria—Mechanical
- 7.8.6 Electrical Endurance Test [Go to Page]
- 7.8.6.1 Test Conditions—Electrical
- 7.8.6.2 Test Criteria—Electrical
- 7.8.7 Operating Voltage Test [Go to Page]
- 7.8.7.1 Overvoltage
- 7.8.7.2 Undervoltage
- 7.9 Application [Go to Page]
- 7.9.1 Application Guide
- 7.9.2 Application of Enclosed Contactors
- 7.9.3 Arc Clearance Test Data
- 8 AC Adjustable Frequency Controllers for Motors and Cranes [Go to Page]
- 8.1 General [Go to Page]
- 8.1.1 Scope
- 8.1.2 Classifications
- 8.2 Characteristics and Ratings [Go to Page]
- 8.2.1 Ratings
- 8.2.2 Speed Ratings
- 8.2.3 Overload Capacity Ratings [Go to Page]
- 8.2.3.1 Travel Drives
- 8.2.3.2 Hoist Drives
- 8.2.4 Holding Brake Ratings
- 8.2.5 Rating of Controller Power Circuit Isolating Means
- 8.3 Product Marking, Installation, and Maintenance Information
- 8.4 Service and Storage Conditions
- 8.5 Construction [Go to Page]
- 8.5.1 Controller Contactors [Go to Page]
- 8.5.1.1 Contactor Interrupting Ability
- 8.5.1.2 Ratings of Line or Motion Contactor for Single Motor Protection
- 8.5.1.3 Ratings of Line or Motion Contactor Used for Grouped Motion Protection
- 8.5.1.4 Ratings of Line or Motion Contactors at Voltages Not Listed in Table 9 but Less than 460 Volts
- 8.5.2 Acceleration Control
- 8.5.3 Dynamic Braking Controller [Go to Page]
- 8.5.3.1 Dynamic Braking Controller Protection
- 8.5.4 Dynamic Braking Slowdown
- 8.5.5 Dynamic Braking Lowering
- 8.5.6 Adjustable Frequency Equipment Required
- 8.6 Performance and Test
- 8.7 Application
- 9 Wireless Control Systems for Cranes [Go to Page]
- 9.1 General [Go to Page]
- 9.1.1 Scope
- 9.1.2 Normative References
- 9.2 Definitions
- 9.3 Classifications
- 9.4 Characteristics and Ratings
- 9.5 Product Marking, Installation, and Maintenance Information [Go to Page]
- 9.5.1 Maintenance
- 9.5.2 Labeling
- 9.6 Service and Storage Conditions
- 9.7 Construction [Go to Page]
- 9.7.1 Technology
- 9.7.2 Equipment Required [Go to Page]
- 9.7.2.1 Transmitters [Go to Page]
- 9.7.2.1.1 General
- 9.7.2.1.2 Transmitter Functions
- 9.7.2.1.3 Multi-Transmitter Systems
- 9.7.2.2 Battery Charger
- 9.7.2.3 Receiver
- 9.7.2.4 Receiving Antenna/Sensor, Antenna Mount, Cable, and Connectors
- 9.8 Performance and Test [Go to Page]
- 9.8.1 Wireless Control System
- 9.8.2 In Case of Failure
- 9.8.3 Interference [Go to Page]
- 9.8.3.1 Extraneous Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
- 9.8.3.2 Extraneous Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
- 9.8.3.3 Component Failure
- 9.8.4 System Operating Range
- 9.8.5 Safety Coding
- 9.9 Application
- 10 Electromagnetic Brakes [Go to Page]
- 10.1 Requirements [Go to Page]
- 10.1.1 Scope
- 10.1.2 Normative References
- 10.2 Definitions
- 10.3 Classifications [Go to Page]
- 10.3.1 Brake Types [Go to Page]
- 10.3.1.1 Caliper Disc Brake [Go to Page]
- 10.3.1.1.1 Flat Plate Disc Brakes
- 10.3.1.1.2 Shoe Brake
- 10.3.2 Mounting Arrangements [Go to Page]
- 10.3.2.1 Shoe and Caliper Disc Brakes (Bracket or Base-Mounted) [Go to Page]
- 10.3.2.1.1 NEMA Type 1 Mounting—Floor-Mounted Horizontal-Shaft Brake
- 10.3.2.1.2 NEMA Type 1A Mounting—Floor-Mounted Horizontal-Shaft Brake
- 10.3.2.1.3 NEMA Type 2 Mounting—Wall-Mounted Horizontal-Shaft Brake
- 10.3.2.1.4 NEMA Type 2A Mounting—Wall-Mounted Horizontal-Shaft Brake
- 10.3.2.1.5 NEMA Type 3 Mounting—Ceiling-Mounted Horizontal-Shaft Brake
- 10.3.2.1.6 NEMA Type 4 Mounting—Wall-Mounted Vertical-Shaft Brake
- 10.3.3 Flat Plate Disc Brakes
- 10.4 Characteristics and Ratings [Go to Page]
- 10.4.1 General Purpose Shoe and Caliper Brake Torque Ratings
- 10.4.2 Torque Ratings for Flat Plate Disc Brakes
- 10.4.3 Shoe and Caliper Disc Brake Coil Ratings
- 10.4.4 Brake Operating Time
- 10.5 Product Marking Information, Installation, and Maintenance [Go to Page]
- 10.5.1 Brake Mounting Tolerances
- 10.5.2 Maintenance [Go to Page]
- 10.5.2.1.1 Inspection
- 10.5.2.2 User Testing
- 10.5.2.3 Preventive Maintenance Guide
- 10.5.3 Special Precautions [Go to Page]
- 10.5.3.1 Mounting
- 10.5.3.2 Brake Torque
- 10.5.3.3 Braking Surfaces
- 10.5.3.4 Brake Wheel or Disc Overheating
- 10.5.3.5 Brake Lining Replacement
- 10.5.4 Device Markings
- 10.6 Service and Storage Conditions [Go to Page]
- 10.6.1 Unusual Environmental Conditions
- 10.7 Construction [Go to Page]
- 10.7.1 Dimensions of Shoe and Caliper Disc Brakes
- 10.7.2 Enclosures [Go to Page]
- 10.7.2.1 General
- 10.7.2.2 Brake Coil Terminal Enclosures
- 10.7.2.3 Disc Brakes Employing Type 7D Enclosures
- 10.7.3 Mounting Dimensions for Flat Plate Disc Brakes
- 10.8 Performance Requirements and Tests [Go to Page]
- 10.8.1 Range of Operating Voltage and Current
- 10.8.2 Braking Torque
- 10.8.3 Dielectric Test
- 10.9 Application [Go to Page]
- 10.9.1 Brake Energy Dissipation [Go to Page]
- 10.9.1.1 One-Time Emergency Energy Dissipation
- 10.9.1.2 Allowable Rate of Energy Dissipation
- 10.9.2 Shunt Brake Coil Control
- 10.9.3 Reaction Loads
- 10.9.4 Rotating Speed
- 10.9.5 Disc Flatness and Runout
- 11 Resistors and Rheostats [Go to Page]
- 11.1 General [Go to Page]
- 11.1.1 Scope
- 11.1.2 Normative References
- 11.2 Definitions
- 11.3 Classification [Go to Page]
- 11.3.1 Resistors, General
- 11.4 Characteristics and Ratings [Go to Page]
- 11.4.1 Characteristics [Go to Page]
- 11.4.1.1 Starting-Duty and Intermittent-Duty Resistors
- 11.4.1.2 Secondary-Resistor AC Controllers
- 11.4.1.3 Starting-Duty and Intermittent-Duty Primary Resistors
- 11.4.1.4 Starting Resistor for an Adjustable-Speed DC Motor
- 11.4.1.5 Continuous-Duty Resistor
- 11.4.2 Ratings
- 11.5 Product Marking, Installation, and Maintenance Information [Go to Page]
- 11.5.1 Product Marking
- 11.5.2 Specific Maintenance Instructions
- 11.5.3 Preventive Maintenance Guide
- 11.6 Service and Storage Conditions [Go to Page]
- 11.6.1 Normal Service Conditions
- 11.6.2 High Altitude Applications
- 11.7 Construction [Go to Page]
- 11.7.1 General [Go to Page]
- 11.7.1.1 Resistance Materials
- 11.7.1.2 Marking End Connectors for Resistor Units
- 11.7.1.3 Direction of Rotation for Rheostats
- 11.7.2 Factory Tests [Go to Page]
- 11.7.2.1 Resistance Measurement
- 11.7.2.2 Applied Potential Test
- 11.8 Performance Requirements and Tests [Go to Page]
- 11.8.1 Temperature Rise Performance Criteria
- 11.8.2 Temperature Rise Tests [Go to Page]
- 11.8.2.1 Resistors [Go to Page]
- 11.8.2.1.1 Starting-Duty or Intermittent-Duty Resistor
- 11.8.2.1.2 Continuous-Duty Resistor
- 11.8.2.1.3 Primary Resistors for Squirrel-Cage Motors
- 11.8.3 Dynamic Braking Resistors [Go to Page]
- 11.8.3.1 Dynamic Braking Resistor Protection
- 11.8.4 Current-Carrying Ability
- 11.9 Application [Go to Page]
- 11.9.1 Current-Carrying Capacity of Resistor Wires for Motors
- 11.9.2 Resistor Application Table
- Annex A (Normative) Crane Information [Go to Page]