PAT EI65 User manual

031-300-190-035 REVISION A 01/25/99
ANGLE-LENGTH-RADIUS-LOAD
INDICATOR SYSTEM
EI65
TROUBLESHOOTING
HANDBOOK
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LATTICE BOOM CRANES

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Table of Contents
1. General Information............................................................................... 1
2. Warnings ............................................................................................... 2
3. System Flow Charts............................................................................... 3
3.1. No Display ...................................................................................... 4
3.2. Anti-Two Block Problem ................................................................. 5
3.3. Angle Reading Problem.................................................................. 7
3.4. Load Reading Problem................................................................... 8
4. Error Codes ......................................................................................... 10
5. Drawings.............................................................................................. 11
5.1. System Diagram ........................................................................... 12
5.2. Connection Board Layout ............................................................. 13
5.3. Main Board Layout ....................................................................... 13
5.4. Anti-Two Block Circuit................................................................... 14
5.5. Angle Sensor Adjustment ............................................................. 15
5.6. Angle Sensor Supply Voltage....................................................... 15
5.7. Angle Sensor Circuit..................................................................... 16
5.8. Linerider Circuit ............................................................................ 17
5.9. Linerider Supply Voltage .............................................................. 18

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of this troubleshooting handbook is to provide additional information to assist
a service or maintenance person in identifying malfunctions or system problems with the
PAT System. A digital voltmeter and regular maintenance and service tools will be
required to troubleshoot the system. Note: Knowledge of how to use a digital voltmeter is
assumed.
REFERENCE:
Operator’s and Calibration Handbook PAT 031-300-190-015
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION:
In case of a malfunction of the system, an error code which
identifies the system malfunction will be displayed in the
reeving portion of the display. The error codes are listed in
Section 4, Error Codes. The table identify various faults that can occur with the EI65,
explain each fault, and describe the action which shall be taken to correct the fault.
Faults within the electronic microprocessor shall be repaired by factory trained service
personnel. When these faults occur, contact your authorized dealer or service
organization.
SYSTEM PROBLEMS:
If the operator identifies a possible problem in the system, perform the pre-operation
inspection in the Operator’s Handbook 031-300-190-015 to define the problem. Use the
following drawings to identify the problem.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:
The PAT Length-Angle-Radius-Load Indicator System EI65 has been designed to provide
the crane operator with the essential information required to enable the machine to be
used within its design parameters. The EI65 System indicates the length and angle of the
boom, tip height, working radius and the total weight being lifted by the crane. Using the
various sensors and the limits set by the operator, the EI65 System warns the crane
operator of certain approaching hazardous conditions which could occur during the
operation of his crane.
WARNING
Always refer to operational instructions and load charts provided by the crane
manufacturer for specific crane operation and load limits.
MB 115.0 J1 85.0 
J2 50.0 0J 15.0 E71

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2. WARNINGS
• The EI65 is an operational aid which warns a crane operator of certain approaching
hazardous conditions which 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 operation of the crane 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 the operator’s handbook to ensure that he/she knows the
operation and limitations of the indicating system and crane.

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3. TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHARTS
This section explains how to handle a problem that may arise with the EI65, PAT Load
Indicator System. The procedures are easy to follow and are given in flowcharts on the
following pages. Start with the general flowchart below which will guide you to one of the
detailed flowcharts shown in this section. Section 5 contains the necessary drawings
needed for troubleshooting.
What’s Wrong?
START
No display
Anti-Two Block Problem
Angle Reading Problem
Load Reading Problem
Go to Section 3.1
Go to Section 3.2
Go to Section 3.3
Go to Section 3.4

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3.1 NO DISPLAY
PROBLEM: Blank console display with no warning light shown.
Measure crane voltage on connection board between X1:1 (+UB) and X1:3 (ground).
Refer to Drawing 1, System Diagram, Section 5. Drawings.
Check fuse F1 in console.
Refer to Drawing 2, Connection Board, Section 5. Drawings.
Correct?
Replace fuse (2amp/250V)
Measure voltage on connection board between MP4 (+5.25V) and MP1 (ground).
Refer to Drawing 2, Connection Board, Section 5. Drawings.
Correct?
Defect on connection board. Replace
console connection board.
Replace console main board.
Correct?
Start
No
Check crane power supply for faulty
crane electric or if supply is too low.
No
No
Measure voltage to main board between MP15 (+5.25V) and MP1 (ground).
Refer to Drawing 3, Main Board, Section 5. Drawings..
Yes
Yes
Yes

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3.2 ANTI TWO BLOCK PROBLEM
Check weight position. Refer to Operator's Section of Handbook 031-300-190-015
Section 5. Pre-Operation Inspection, item 1, 2, and 3 for
switch weight positions for the main boom and extension.
PROBLEM: Function of Anti-Two-Block System is faulty.
START
Check to see whether or not crane is in two-block condition.
Correct? Lower hook down into safe position
Position the weight properly.
Check the A2B circuit at the boom tip junction box.
With power off, measure A2B signal in the j-box between terminals 5 & 6.
With the bypass plugs and switch weight in position the ohm meter reads 4.7K ohms.
Refer to Drawing 4, Anti-Two Block Circuit, Section 5. Drawings.
Replace Anti-Two-Block switch.
Refer to Drawing 1 & 4 in Section 5. Drawings.
Next Page
Correct?
Correct? No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes

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3.2 ANTI TWO BLOCK PROBLEM - continued
Continued from previous page.
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Correct?
Fault in cable assembly. Check cable assemblies
and replace defective cable.
Refer to Drawing 1, System Diagram, Section 5. Drawings.
With power off, measure the A2B signal in the console at the X1:9 and X1:10.
With the switch weight in position the ohm meter reads 4.7K ohms.
Refer to Drawing 4, Anti-Two Block Circuit, Section 5. Drawings.
End
No
Yes
With power on and the switch weight in position,
If the Anti-Two Block condition exists replace connection board.
A2B relay defective on connection board.
Refer to Drawing 1 & 2, Section 5. Drawings..
Yes

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3.3 ANGLE READING PROBLEM
Replace Angle Sensor.
Refer to Section 14. Angle Sensor Setup/Adjustment Procedures.
START
PROBLEM: Displayed Angle Incorrect. Actual measured angle is different from displayed angle.
Cable assembly defective, replace cable assembly.
Refer to Drawing 1, System Diagram in Section 5.
END
Correct?
Use a calibrated inclinometer to measure the actual main boom angle
and compare with displayed angle on console.
Refer to Drawing 5. Angle Sensor Adjustment in Section 5. Drawings.
No
Check the supply voltage to angle sensor on connection board
between X1:17 (+5VDC) and X1:20 (ground).
Refer to Drawing 1, System Diagram in Section 5.
Check system power supply voltage.
Complete to Section 3.1 No Display.
Correct?
Yes
No
Yes
Check the voltage at angle sensor between connector pins A (AGND) and C (+5V).
Refer to Drawing 1 & 6 in Section 5.
Check the voltage between X1:20 (ground) and X1:18 (signal/output voltage).
Voltage should be 3.125V (0°), 2.5V(45°), 1.875V (90°).
Refer to Drawing 6, Angle Sensor Circuit in Section 5.
NoCorrect?
Complete steps 4.1 through 4.6 and 4.12 through 4.24 in the Calibration
Section of Operator's and Calibration Handbook 031-300-190-015.
Yes

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3.4 LOAD READING PROBLEM
START
PROBLEM: Displayed Load is out of tolerance. The displayed load
should be equal to or 10% greater than the actual load.
Cable assembly defective, replace cable assembly.
Refer to Drawing 1, System Diagram in Section 5.
Next Page
Correct?
Complete Pre-Operation Inspection in Section 5 of the Calibration Section
of the Operator's and Calibration Handbook 031-300-190-015.
Before changing calibration information complete the following steps.
No
Check the Main/Aux voltages on connection board between
X1:25 (+9V) and X1:8 (ground)
X1:28 (-9V) and X1:8 (ground)
Refer to Drawing 1, System Diagram in Section 5.
Check system power supply voltage.
Complete to Section 3.1 No Display.
Correct?
Yes
No
Check the voltage at linerider between connector pins A (+9V) and B (-9V).
Voltage = 18V
Refer to Drawing 1 & 9 in Section 5.

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3.4 LOAD READING PROBLEM - continued
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End
Lift test load and verify linerider output voltage.
Complete steps 3.4 Setting the Linerider output voltage in the Calibration Section of
the Operator's and Calibration Handbook 031-300-190-015.
Replace Load Cell or Linerider Assembly
No
Remove hoist rope so there is no load on the load cell of the linerider.
Check the zero point of the Linerider on connection board between
Main X1:26 (+sig) and X1:27 (-sig)
Aux X1:30 (+sig) and X1:31 (-sig)
Voltage = 0 ±0.025V
Refer to Drawing 1,7 Linerider Circuit in Section 5.
With no load on the load cell of the linerider.
Check the zero point of the linerider in the boom tip junction box.
Main j-box terminal 2 (+sig) and 1 (-sig)
Aux j-box terminal 7 (+sig) and 8 (-sig)
Voltage = 0 ±0.025V
Refer to Drawing 1, 7 Linerider Circuit in Section 5.
Correct? No
Check cable continuity; Replace cable if necessary
No
Replace Load Cell or Linerider Assembly
No
Yes
Check Calibration by completing steps 4.1 through 4.3, 4.9(Main), 4.10(Aux), and
4.12 through 4.24 in the Calibration Section of the
Operator's and Calibration Handbook 031-300-190-015.
No
No

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4. ERROR CODE TABLE
Error code Reason Action
11 Operating data in the buffered RAM Turn on the system again and
adjust operating data
21 Crane parameters in the serial EPROM
incorrect
Re-calibrate the system
31 Wrong EPROM programming or EPROM
defective
Exchange EPROM
51 Short circuit min layer device term 11&12 Check minimum layer device
52 Cable break min layer device term 11&12 Check minimum layer device
53 Short circuit A2B -switch - 2 term 13&14 Check anti-two block system
54 Cable break A2B -switch - 2 term 13&14 Check anti-two block system
55 Short circuit A2B -switch - 1 term 9&10 Check anti-two block system
56 Cable break A2B -switch - 1 term 9&10 Check anti-two block system
•61 Load on the main hoist hook too big Reduce load on main hoist
•63 Load on the auxiliary hoist hook too big Reduce load on aux. hoist
•71 Limit Length - Main - Boom - Max. Decrease length limit
•72 Limit Length - Main - Boom - Min. Increase length limit
•73 Limit WG - Main - Boom - Max. Decrease main boom angle
•74 Limit WG - Main - Boom - Min. Increase main boom angle
•75 Limit Boom height - Max. Decrease main boom angle
•76 Limit Boom height - Min. Increase main boom angle
•77 Limit Working radius - Max. Increase main boom angle
•78 Limit Working radius - Min. Decrease main boom angle
81 ADC-Measuring value KMD1 too big Check zero point in linerider
82 ADC-Measuring value KMD1 too low Check zero point in linerider
83 ADC-Measuring value KMD2 too big Check zero point in linerider
84 ADC-Measuring value KMD2 too low Check zero point in linerider
93 ADC-Measuring value WG1 too big Check main angle sensor circuit
94 ADC-Measuring value WG1 too low Check main angle sensor circuit
95 ADC-Measuring value WG2 too big Check luffing angle sensor
circuit
96 ADC-Measuring value WG2 too low Check luffing angle sensor
circuit
• Limit set by the operator refer to Operator’s Handbook, Section 4.3. Activating and
Setting Preset Limits

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5. SYSTEM DRAWINGS
The PAT EI65 System drawings in this section are provided as reference material for the
troubleshooting flow charts. Use the drawings in conjunction with the flow charts to help
understand the operation of the EI65 system.
Drawing List:
1. System Diagram
2. Connection Board Layout
3. Main Board Layout
4. Anti-Two Block Circuit
5. Angle Sensor Adjustment
6. Angle Sensor Circuit
7. Linerider Circuit
Refer to the Operator’s Handbook for basic component layout on the crane and console
drawing. The EI65 console connection board has the following terminal designations.
Connection Board 056-065-300-002 Designations:
1 + Battery
2 + Battery
3 - Battery
4 - Battery
5 Load Limit output
6 A2B Relay output 2
7 A2B Relay output 1
8 Peripheral ground
9 A2B 1 input
10 A2B Ground
11 A2B 2 input
12 A2B Ground
13 3rd Wrap Switch input
14 3rd Wrap Switch ground
15 Digital input 1
16 Digital input 2
17 +5VDC
18 Main Boom angle input
19 Main Boom Length input
20 Analog Ground
21 +5VDC
22 Jib Angle input
23 Analog Ground
24 Analog Ground
25 +9VDC
26 KMD1 +Signal input
27 KMD1 -Signal input
28 -9VDC
29 +9VDC
30 KMD2 +Signal input
31 KMD2 -Signal input
32 -9VDC

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5. DRAWING 2. CONNECTION BOARD LAYOUT
MP1 = GND
MP2 = 5.6V
MP3 = 5.6V
MP4 = 5.25V
5. DRAWING 3. MAIN BOARD LAYOUT
MP0 = GND
MP1 = AGND
MP2 = +5.0V
MP3 = +5.0V
MP4 = SIGNAL NOT USED
MP5 = SIGNAL, ANGLE 2
MP6 = SIGNAL, ANGLE 1
MP7 = SIGNAL, KMD1
MP8 = SIGNAL, KMD2
MP9 = AN5 REFERENCE VOLATGE
MP10 = AN6 REFERENCE VOLTAGE
MP11 = AN7 REFERENCE VOLTAGE
MP12 = -0.5V
MP13 = +5.0V
MP15 = 5.25V

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5. DRAWING 4. ANTI-TWO BLOCK CIRCUIT
The anti-two block circuit can connect three A2B switches in series. The signal is divided
by a 4.7KΩresistor; therefore, a resistance can be measured 4.7KΩbetween:
• console terminal X1:9 and 10
• junction box terminal 5 and 6
• the three receptacle connection 1(A) and 2(B) in the junction box.

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5. DRAWING 5, ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
WG 203
φ
φ
The angle φshown above needs to be within +0, -0.4 of the actual angle of the boom.
Check boom angle at base/heel section only. After adjustment, compare the actual boom
angle with the displayed angle at about 0°, 30°and 60°. To comply with the SAE J375
standards the displayed angle must be +0.0°to -2.0°of the actual angle.
5. DRAWING 6, ANGLE SENSOR SUPPLY VOLTAGE
The supply voltage can be checked directly at the cannon connection. Using a digital volt
meter measure between pins A and C, (A=GND, C= +5V). If this voltage is not correct
refer to the system wiring diagram and verify all cable connections. You may need to start
at the main board and check the supply voltages at their proper measuring points.

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5. DRAWING 7, ANGLE SENSOR CIRCUIT