ERCO351

Technical Manual
Rev. 2.0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTENDED USE...............................................................................................................................................................3

2 STRUCTURE OF THE MANUAL................................................................................................................................3

3 SERVICE PROGRAMS..................................................................................................................................................4
3.1 SERVICE PROGRAM (S.P.) ...........................................................................................................................................4
3.2 LIMIT SWITCH CHECKING PROGRAM (L.C.P.) ............................................................................................................5
3.2.1 Limit switch and pressure switch electric contact status ............................................................................6
4 CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT AND TEST POINTS ..................................................................................................7
4.1 ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD (CBX4S) ..................................................................................................................7
4.2 FUSES ...........................................................................................................................................................................9
4.3 ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS ....................................................................................................................................9
5 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................................10

6 OTHER DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................................................................10

ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ..........................................................................................................................................................11
6.2 MOTOR OVERLOAD CUTOUT .....................................................................................................................................12
6.3 CALIBRATING THE PRESSURE SWITCH ......................................................................................................................12
6.3.1 Calibration ...................................................................................................................................................12
6.3.2 Checking pressure switch tripping .............................................................................................................12
6.4 PRECHARGING OF THE SLAVE RUNWAY ...................................................................................................................13
6.4.1 Checking that precharging has occurred ...................................................................................................13

6.5 Enforced Lowering procedure (DFR) .13

7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......................................................................................................................14

8 REVISIONI DOCUMENTO ED ERRATA CORRIGE..18

8 NOTES..............................................................................................................................................................................19

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 Intended Use

1 Intended Use
This technical manual is intended for the staff who are to install, service and maintain series ERCO 351 lifts
with volumetric hydraulic power unit.
This manual is not intended for end users.

Please note that some information in this manual is confidential, and therefore must not be divulged to third
parties in any form.

The whole of the manual must be read with care; some of the operations described (e.g. the servicing
program) are potentially dangerous and must only be carried out by suitably trained staff.

Moreover, this manual backs up but does not replace the Use and Maintenance Manual which contains
additional information, tables and diagrams essential for understanding how the lift works and therefore for
allowing service procedures to be carried out in the conditions of maximum safety for the technician and
others.

2 Structure of the Manual

This manual is structured as follows:

CHAP. 3 - This chapter provides a detailed explanation of how to access and use the service
programs available. The service programs are auxiliary programs intended for the service staff only,
and designed to speed up installation, maintenance and troubleshooting operations.

CHAP. 4 This chapter provides a detailed illustration of the electronic circuit boards and the electrical
system, to allow any problems to be diagnosed, with the aid of measurements as necessary.

CHAP. 5 and 6 - These chapters provide additional information in the form of tables and/or drawings
designed to simplify installation and maintenance procedures. The information in these chapters must
be combined with that provided in the Use and Maintenance Manual.

CHAP. 7 - This chapter contains a series of questions about the problems which may occur most
often, and supplies a series of suggestions for each of them to help in identifying the fault or providing
guidance in looking for it.

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 Service Programs

3 Service Programs
As well as the normal working program, the software supplied with the electronic control board comprises
two special programs intended for the technical service staff.

These programs are accessible by means of jumper J5 on the electronic control board.
Normally, the jumper must be set in position 1-2 as shown in figure. 3-1.

Normal
position of
jumper J5

Figure 3-1 Normal (working) position of jumper J5

The two special programs are the following:

Service program

Limit switch and pressure switch checking program.

The procedures for accessing and using the special programs are described in the two sections which follow.

3.1 Service program (S.P.)

The function of this procedure is to allow checking of all the lift's actuators regardless of the signal received
from the limit switches and pressure switch.

The service program must only be used by the technical service staff on the following occasions:

During installation of the machine at the end user's premises, in order to speed up the
procedure;

During technical servicing and/or routine maintenance procedures;

In emergencies, when the lift has to be returned to the fully lowered position after it has cut out
with a vehicle on board.

While the service program is in operation, the functions of the buttons are different, as shown in figure 3-2.

The service program must be used with the greatest caution: remember that all safety devices are
disabled and hazardous situations are therefore possible, especially when there is a vehicle on the
runways.

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 Service Programs

Starts the motor when

pressed (excites
contactor KM1).

Opens synchroniser
Opens oil discharge solenoid valve (YV3)
solenoid valve (YV1) when pressed
when pressed

Figure 3-2 Pushbutton functions in the service program

Note that the procedure for lowering the lift does not include the initial upward phase lasting about 1.5
seconds.

This change in button functions is necessary to allow separate operation of all the lift's electrical devices,
providing the maximum versatility.

To access the service program (from now onwards shorted to S.P.) proceed as follows:

1. Switch off the machine.

2. Move anyone in the area well away from the lift.
3. Remove the plastic cover.
4. Move jumper J5 to position 2-3.
5. Switch on the machine.
6. Wait for more than two seconds to allow the initial test on the electronic control board to be
completed then return the jumper to position 1-2. The buzzer will start to sound intermittently to
remind the user that the lift is in a potentially dangerous provisional operating mode. The lift's
mechanical safety devices will remain raised as long as the S.P. is active.

Note: As long as the jumper is in the 2-3 position, the lift will remain locked out with the buzzer sounding.

7. Operate the controls required to carry out the function of choice. Remember that all the safety
devices are disabled. All the loads can be piloted, simultaneously if required.
8. To exit the S.P. switch off the machine; at switch-on, the lift will return to the working program.

3.2 Limit switch checking program (L.C.P.)

This procedure allows a check that the entire chain of limit switches, wiring and electronic control board is
operating correctly. The pressure switch is also checked.

The limit switch checking program must only be used by the technical service staff on the following
occasions:

During technical servicing and/or routine maintenance procedures;

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 Service Programs

To access the limit switch checking program (from now onwards shorted to L.C.P.) proceed as follows:

1. Bring the lift's runways to a height of more than 80 cm above the supporting surface and make sure
that the safety stop limit switch (SQ1) is not being pressed by its tripping cam. If the lift has cut out
because of a failure and the raising function cannot be used, proceed with the service program.
Remove all the loads from the runways.
2. Switch off the machine.
3. Move anyone in the area well away from the lift.
4. Remove the plastic cover.
5. Move jumper J5 to position 2-3.
6. Switch the machine on and at the same time press the UP button and keep it pressed.
7. Wait for more than two seconds to allow the initial test on the electronic control board to be
completed then, keeping the UP button pressed, return the jumper to position 1-2. The UP button
can now be released. In normal conditions, the buzzer will not be sounding.

Note: As long as the jumper is in the 2-3 position, the lift will remain locked out with the buzzer sounding.

8. There is a specific buzzer signal assigned to each limit switch and to the pressure switch (see table
1): operate each device and check that the corresponding signal is given. If more than one device is
activated simultaneously, the signal with the highest priority will always be given.

Input device reference Function Priority Notes

1 Buzzer sounding constantly
SQ1 Hazard zone limit switch
(highest)
2 Buzzer sounding in slow beeps
SQ2 Synchronisation limit switch
3 Buzzer sounding in rapid beeps
SP1 Pressure switch
(lowest)
Table 1 Signals and their priority in the input device control program

Note: Since unlike the two limit switches, the pressure switch cannot be tripped by hand because it is
connected to the hydraulic system, this device cannot be checked using this program. It is only possible to
check its wiring and its input channel on the electronic control board. Simply disconnect one of the two
connections on its body and check that the corresponding signal is activated.

9. To exit from the L.C.P. switch off the machine; at switch-on, the lift will return to the working program.

3.2.1 Limit switch and pressure switch electric contact status

For convenience, the table below contains the status (open or closed) of the electric contact of the limit
switches and the pressure switch in relation to their physical status (tripped or at rest).

Device Device physical Electric contact Notes

Function REF. status status
Runways are more than 75 cm above
Safety stop limit At rest Closed supporting surface.
SQ1
switch. Tripped Open
Runways are less than 75 cm above
supporting surface.
Synchronisation limit At rest Open Runways are completely retracted
SQ2
switch Tripped Closed Runways are not completely retracted
No pressure in hydraulic circuit
At rest Open (malfunction, e.g. runways
Pressure switch SP1 misaligned).
Pressure in hydraulic circuit (normal
Tripped Closed operating conditions).

Table 2 Electrical status of input devices in relation to physical status

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 Circuit Board Layout and Test Points

4 Circuit Board Layout and Test Points

This chapter contains the layout diagrams of the circuit boards used on the machine. Each diagram shows
the test points for making electrical measurements, as well as any components that may be relevant when
troubleshooting.

4.1 Electronic control board (CBX4S)

The function of the CBX4S electronic control board is to collect the information sent by the input devices
(keyboard, limit switches, pressure switch) and to perform all the relative control and monitoring functions for
the actuators (hydraulic and pneumatic solenoid valves, motor).

19 5
1 20
6
24
8

10
7

9
21 15
11

23
2

18 13

12
17

14 22 25 3 16 4

Figure 4-1 Layout of CBX4S electronic control board

The functions, characteristics and reference values of the electronic control board are listed in table 3:

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 Circuit Board Layout and Test Points

POINT REF. DEFINITION Comment and/or reference value

TEST POINTS
1 TP1 "+5V" test point A test point for measuring the "+5V" voltage. Must be +5 0.25 V.
This is the common ground point for connecting multimeter or
2 TP2 "Ground" test point
oscilloscope probes.
A test point for measuring the "+12V" voltage. For reference
3 TP3 "+12V" test point
values see point 4.3 .
A test point for measuring the "+30V" voltage. For reference
4 TP4 "+30V" test point
values see point 4.3 .
JUMPERS
When short-circuited, it triggers forced excitation of the air
5 J1 Air solenoid valve jumper solenoid valve (YV2). Its excitation is conditional on the safety
relay.
When short-circuited, it triggers forced excitation of the oil solenoid
6 J2 Oil solenoid valve jumper
valve (YV1). Its excitation is conditional on the safety relay.
When short-circuited, it triggers forced excitation of the
Synchronisation solenoid
7 J3 synchronisation solenoid valve (YV3). Its excitation is conditional
valve jumper on the safety relay.
When short-circuited, it triggers forced excitation of the contactor
8 J4 Motor jumper (KM1) and thus start-up of the motor. Its excitation is conditional
on the safety relay.
Jumper used to access auxiliary functions (service programs).
9 J5 Selection jumper During normal operation, this jumper must be set between points
1-2.
When short-circuited, it triggers a program software reset. Used
10 J6 Reset jumper
only during production of the CBX4S board.
When short-circuited, it triggers closure of the safety relay, which
11 J7 Safety relay jumper
enables all the electrical loads.
CONNECTORS
12 X1 Ground connector Not fitted on CBX4S circuit boards.
This connector receives the electricity supply from the transformer.
13 X2 Power supply connector
The rated voltage is 24 VAC.
This connector connects the keyboard to the electronic control
14 X3 Keyboard connector
board by means of a 10-pin flat cable.
This connector connects the following electrical loads: air and oil
15 X4 Power output connector
solenoid valves and contactor.
This connector connects the following inputs: limit switches SQ1
Power input and output
16 X5 and SQ2, pressure switch SP1. It also connects the
connector synchronisation solenoid valve YV3.
Not fitted on CBX4S circuit boards; the connector is underneath
17 X6 Buzzer connector
the buzzer.
18 X7 Expansion connector Not fitted on CBX4S circuit boards.
LEDS
When it is on, the air solenoid valve (YV2) must be receiving
19 LD1 Air solenoid valve LED
power (if the safety relay contact is closed).
When it is on, the oil solenoid valve (YV1) must be receiving
20 LD2 Oil solenoid valve LED
power (if the safety relay contact is closed).
Synchronisation solenoid When it is on, the synchronisation solenoid valve (YV3) must be
21 LD3 receiving power (if the safety relay contact is closed).
valve LED
When it is on, the contactor must be excited (if the safety relay
22 LD4 Contactor (motor) LED
contact is closed); the motor must therefore be running.
23 LD5 Expansion relay LED Not fitted on CBX4S circuit boards.
OTHER COMPONENTS
This is the heart of the entire circuit board; the program resides
24 U1 Microcontroller
inside the microcontroller.
Pressure switch channel Used only during production of the CBX4S board.
25 P1
test button
Table 3 Functions of CBX4S circuit board components

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 Circuit Board Layout and Test Points

4.2 Fuses
The fuses which protect the electrical system and the electronic control board are placed in various points. In
particular, there are one fuse on the electronic control board and three fuses on special DIN bar fuse-
holders.

FUSE POSITION REF. RATING NOTES

This fuse protects the logic part of the CBX4S circuit board
(voltages +30V, +12V and +5V). If it blows, replace it and switch
the board back on: if the fuse blows immediately, the problem
might be on the CBX4S circuit board. If it does not blow at once,
try the following in the order given below:
1. Disconnect the X4 connector on the CBX4S board;
2. Disconnect wires 57 and 58 from connector X5
(synchronisation solenoid valve);
3. Try giving a few raising and lowering commands (of course
CBX4S board F1 T3,15A 5X20mm
the lift will not move because the power outputs are
disconnected).
4. If the fuse does not blow and LEDS LD1..LD4 on the
CBX4S circuit board perform the operating sequences, the
problem is probably in a solenoid valve or its wiring. Also
check the contactor.
5. If the fuse blows, the problem is on the CBX4S board.
Replace the board.

Mains fuses: these fuses protect the motor's three-phase power

Fuse-holder on DIN supply line. If one or more fuses blow, try replacing them and
bar FU1 16A gG 10X38 mm perform a few operations; if fuses blow again, contact your
(2 elements) dealer's after-sales service.

These fuses protect the transformer primary against any short-

Fuse-holder on DIN
FU2 2A gG 10X38 mm circuits. If a fuse blows, try replacing it and switch back on. If the
bar(2 elements) fuse blows again, contact your dealer's after-sales service.
Table 4 Type, rating and functions of the fuses incorporated in the electrical system

4.3 Electrical measurements

All that is needed to measure the power supply and pilot voltages is a multimeter.
The following must be remembered:

The power supply voltage of the electronic control board is 24 VAC. During operation, in all operating
conditions, it must never vary by more than 1V;

The power supply voltage of the contactor is 24 VAC.

The power supply voltage of the solenoid valves +30 VDC (rated voltage). This voltage is not
regulated, and may vary from +2428V when the lift is in motion to +33V when the lift is at a
standstill. The voltage may also vary as a function of the mains voltage;

The working voltage of the limit switches is +12 VDC (rated voltage). This voltage is not regulated,
and may vary from +1317V when the lift is in motion to +29V when the lift is at a standstill. The
voltage may also vary as a function of the mains voltage;

The power supply voltage of the logic part of the electronic control board is +5 VDC. This voltage is
stabilised and must not vary by more than 0.25V. When the +5V power supply is present, the
POWER LED on the keyboard illuminates.

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 Troubleshooting

5 Troubleshooting
Consult chapter 17 Troubleshooting of the use and maintenance manual.

6 Other Documents
In order to provide further information, a number of practical connection diagrams are provided.

Synchronisation
regulator rod

Synchronisation
limit switch
(SQ2)
Synchronisation
solenoid valve
(YV3)

Safety stop limit

switch (SQ1)
Pressure switch
(SP1)

The diagram which follows identifies the various components of the limit switch/synchronisation
valve/pressure switch unit, installed at the base of the slave runway.Figure 6-1 View of the limit
switch/synchronisation valve/pressure switch unit

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S1
6.1
T1

-FU1 -FU2
16A gG 2A gG
-FA1

A1
R2
S2

1
3
5

2
4
6
-KM1

A2
230
400
-QS1 -KM1
-A2

2
4
6

1
3
5
-TC1

0
50VA
Electrical diagram

24

R
S
T
U1
V1
W1

PE
X1
21
23

-YV1 -YV2

41
42
43
44
45
46
1.5mmq
10

-M1 -X1

L1
L2
L3
PE
3 -A1

X3
-ST1

X4-1
X4-2
X4-3
X4-4
X4-5
X4-6
X2-1 21
3 ph 50 Hz -X1
X2-2 22
400 V
2.6 kW

X5-1
X5-2
X5-3
X5-4
X5-5
X5-6
X5-7
X5-8
X5-9
X5-10
X1-1

51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
LEGENDA

13
21
13
21
A1 SCHEDA DI CONTROLLO CBX4

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A2 TASTIERA
P

14
22
14
22

FA1 GRUPPO RC
-SP1 -YV3
KM1 TELERUTTORE
-SQ1 -SQ2
M1 MOTORE
QS1 INTERRUTTORE GENERALE Con il circuito idraulico
in pressione
SP1 PRESSOSTATO
il contatto chiuso
SQ1 MICROINTERR. ZONA PERICOLOSA
SQ2 MICROINTERR. RIFASAMENTO
ST1 SONDA TERMICA MOTORE
TC1 TRASFORMATORE
YV1 ELETTROVALVOLA SCARICO OLIO
YV2 ELETTROVALVOLA ARIA
YV3 ELETTROVALVOLA RIFASAMENTO
--- --- Formato: Codice disegno:

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 Other Documents

6.2 Motor overload cutout

The motor incorporates an overload cutout (ST1 in the electrical diagram) which protects the motor in case
of overloads. The overload cutout is preset by the motor's manufacturer so that it is tripped when the motor's
temperature exceeds a preset safety limit.

When tripped, the overload cutout breaks the electrical circuit of the 24VAC secondary of the transformer,
which supplies all the power loads (all the solenoid valves and the contactor) and also the logic part of the
electronic control board. Therefore, in this case the POWER LED on the keyboard will go out and the
electronic control board will not be working.

The overload cutout will restore normal operation (by making the electrical contact) as soon as the motor's
temperature drops below a limit preset for the reset. It generally takes a few minutes for this to occur, but the
time may increase considerably depending on the ambient temperature.

If the overload cutout is tripped too often, even when the lift is not lifting heavy loads or actually with the
runways empty, the problem may be running on two phases only: check the power wiring (including the wires
inside the motor's connection box) to ensure that the motor is not being supplied with power on just two
phases. If this check draws a blank, the problem might be a general deterioration of the motor's electrical
characteristics, in which case it must be replaced.

6.3 Calibrating the pressure switch

The pressure switch warns of misalignment of the lift's runways. For correct operation, the pressure switch
has to be calibrated, and the calibration procedure has to be carried out in the following circumstances:

On manufacture of the lift (in the factory);

On installation of the lift (only if malfunctions are noted);

After each replacement of the pressure switch (e.g. as part of a service).

When the lift malfunctions in a way linked to the pressure switch.

The pressure switch calibration procedure is divided into two parts: the actual calibration and a check that
the pressure switch trips correctly. They are both described in the two sections which follow.

6.3.1 Calibration
1. Remove any load present from the lift's runways;
2. Raise the runways of the lift to the top limit position;
3. Press the Down button and, while the runways are descending, screw in the pressure switch
regulator screw (clockwise) until the lift stops with the alarm signalled.
4. Back off the pressure switch regulator screw (anti-clockwise) by 1/2 a turn.
5. Turn the machine off and on again and check the setting.
6. Perform a complete raising and lowering cycle as a preliminary check. The pressure switch should
not trip: if it does, repeat the calibration procedure from the beginning.

6.3.2 Checking pressure switch tripping

1. Remove any load present from the lift's runways;
2. Raise the runways of the lift to the top limit position;
3. Cut off the air supply by disconnecting the air line from the compressed air system.
4. Raise the safety device of the master runway and press the Safe Parking button. The runways will
start to descend but after a short distance the slave runway will cut out, engaging with the lower
safety devices, while the master runway will continue moving until it too stops, with the lift signalling
alarm status.
5. Check that the master runway is no more than about 20 mm below the slave runway. If the value is
not within this limit, repeat the calibration procedure, adjusting the pressure switch setting, and carry
out a new check.

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 6.5 Enforced Lowering procedure (DFR)

6.4 Precharging of the slave runway

When the runways set off from the fully lowered position, the slave runway is "precharged" with a small
amount of oil by opening the synchronisation solenoid valve YV3 for a short time, so that it is slightly above
the master runway when the runways are empty. This precharge is provided to compensate for the small
loss of slave runway height caused by the expansion of the piping, the compression of the oil and other
factors, and which occurs when the load is applied. Thanks to this procedure, with an average load the two
runways will be perfectly aligned.

6.4.1 Checking that precharging has occurred

To ensure that precharging of the slave runway is taking place correctly, check that when the lift starts off
from the fully lowered position the following occur:

LED LD3 on the electronic control board must come on very briefly (for about 0.15 seconds).

The slave runway must set off slightly before the master runway.

If these two conditions are not met, precharging has not taken place.

Another way of checking that the precharging process is taking place correctly is as follows:
1. Remove any load from the runways;
2. Bring the lift to the fully lowered position and raise it to a height of about 3040 cm (the actual value
is irrelevant).
3. Measure the height of the two runways above the supporting surface: the height difference between
the runways must be 10.5 cm with the slave runway higher than the master.

Note: Failure to precharge the slave runway does not, in itself, indicate a lift malfunction; it can continue to
operate without any problem. However, since the precharging procedure starts in response to the signal of
the synchronisation limit switch (SQ2) and involves the momentary excitation of the synchronisation valve
(YV3), the problem obviously derives from a possible malfunction of one of these two components. Since the
same components are also involved in the synchronisation procedure, it is advisable to check why
precharging has not taken place.

If precharging does not occur, perform the following checks:

Vent the air from the master cylinder and from the cylinders' intermediate circuit;

Synchronise the lift, by hand or using the S.P., to eliminate any excess oil accumulated in the
hydraulic circuit earlier, then repeat the check on the precharging process.

If precharging still does not occur, check limit switch SQ2 using the L.C.P.

If the limit switch is working, check solenoid valve YV3, its wiring and the electronic control board,
respectively.

Also refer to chapter 7 Frequently Asked Questions.

6.5 Enforced Lowering procedure (DFR)

The Enforced lowering procedure (DFR) allows the operator to lower the lift, by using a combination of keys,
instead of using the Manual emergency procedure (Opening the Synchronization Valve).The DFR procedure
is available only for Titan X 2035 I/P with software ver. R 2.1 onwards.

Direction of use:

Step Action Effect Note

Lower the lift until one of the platforms reaches the See fig. 6.3
1 ground (usually the left one -Master-) .

2 Push and keep pressed the Descent button.

Push within 0,5 seconds the Parking button and The lift will come down See fig. 6.2.
3
keep it pressed. for a short time.
Release the buttons and repeat the procedure If the
4 lift is not perfectly leveled (synchronized) starting
from step 2.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

This procedure might be very dangerous and must be used only in case of effective need
and under the following conditions:

No objects and no people must be standing around the lift.

The operator using the a.m. procedure must have the correct knwoledge.

Push within 0,5

seconds the 2 buttons
in the order indicated
in this figure and keep
them pressed.
1 2

Figure 6.2 - Buttons used for the Enforced Lowering procedure (DFR) for TITAN X 2035 I/P

LEFT RIGHT
(MASTER) (SLAVE)

Figure 6.3 - Condition for using the Enforced Lowering procedure (DFR).

7 Frequently Asked Questions

This section contains some of the possible malfunction symptoms the lift may show in the form of questions,
with a reply concerning the most plausible causes for each of them. However, the guidance provided in the
answer is inevitably not exhaustive and so it is up to the service technician to evaluate other possible
malfunction causes for a given problem on a case-by-case basis.

Whenever in doubt, it is best to contact your dealer's after-sales service for the necessary explanations.

Q. After installation the lift does not work properly: the runways start off without coordination or even if
they set out synchronised they become misaligned after a short distance; in some cases it is possible to
perform a raising/lowering cycle, but then misalignment always occurs. The lift often switches to alarm
status.

A. The problem may be caused by air in the hydraulic circuit, always possible after installation. After
completing the connection of the pipelines and the electrical wires, it is best to perform a few complete
raising/lowering cycles with the service problem to vent any air from the hydraulic circuit. Installation can only
be completed with checking that the working program is functioning correctly after these cycles have been
carried out.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

Q. At start-up the slave runway starts to rise while the master runway remains at a standstill: why?
A. The synchronisation valve (YV3) is probably open. Check that:

The screw used to open the valve by hand is free (i.e. not touching the spool of the valve);

The solenoid is not receiving power.

If both these checks draw blanks, there may be a leak from the valve caused by shavings which are
preventing it from closing, or it might actually have jammed in the open position. In both cases, the valve
should be removed to remove any shavings or to replace it if jammed.

Q. The lift works correctly but after a few travel strokes the slave runway is a few centimetres higher than
the master runway, and the lift sometimes cuts out, signalling an alarm.

A. Check that synchronisation is taking place, i.e. that the rod is actually tripping limit switch SQ2. This
can easily be checked by observing LED LD3 on the electronic control board: when the tripping rod touches
the limit switch during descent, the LED must come on for about 1.5 seconds. If this does not occur, then:

the rod is brushing against the wheel of the limit switch but not pressing it right down;

the limit switch is being tripped but the signal is not reaching the electronic control board;

the signal is reaching the electronic control board but the synchronisation valve is not being
operated;

Valve YV3 is jammed in the closed position or there is a serious oil leak between the two chambers
of the master cylinder.

In the first case, the check is basically visual: check that the rod is actually touching the wheel, and even if it
is touching it, check that the wheel has been pressed fully down. However, before making an adjustment
synchronise the lift by hand or using the S.P. to check that the lack of contact is actually due to an incorrect
rod setting and not to excess oil in the hydraulic circuit.

In the second case, a check on operation of the limit switch and the wiring can be performed using the L.C.P.
described in point 3.2 of this manual.

Finally, in the third case, it is possible to check whether the solenoid of valve YV3 is being excited for 1.5
seconds when the runways are retracted by measuring the voltage across it (which must be > 24VDC) or, if
no tester is available, by undoing the ring-nut which fixes the solenoid to the body of the valve and feeling
with a hand whether it is attracted by the valve body during the 1.5 seconds when LD3 is illuminated.

If all the checks described above draw blanks, the valve may have jammed in the closed position or there
may be a leak in the master cylinder.

Q. The lift never performs the safety stop.

A. The problem may be occurring because limit switch SQ1 is not working (the electrical contact is always
closed) or because its tripping cam, keyed to the bottom pin of the slave runway, is loose (or not properly
adjusted). The following checks can be performed:

check operation of limit switch SQ1 and the relative wiring with the L.C.P.;

check that the cam is not loose and that it is adjusted correctly. Limit switch SQ1 must be set so that
it trips when the tops of the runways are 755 cm above the supporting surface.

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Note: In these circumstances the synchronisation procedure will never be performed.

Q. The lift carries out the safety stop procedure constantly, even at heights of more than 75 cm above the
supporting surface where it should not do so.

A. The problem may be occurring because limit switch SQ1 is not working (the electrical contact is always
open) or because its tripping cam, keyed to the bottom pin of the slave runway, is incorrectly adjusted and is
keeping it pressed all the time. The following checks can be performed:

check operation of limit switch SQ1 and the relative wiring with the L.C.P.;

check that the cam is not keeping limit switch SQ1 pressed throughout the entire runway travel
stroke. The setting value is stated in Q&A number 4.

Note: In these circumstances the Rapid Descent procedure is enabled throughout the runway travel stroke.

Q. When I press the Down or Rapid Descent buttons, the lift gives three beeps and does not move,
although it will travel upwards:

A. The three beeps sound when the runways are in the fully lowered position and the user tries to lower
them or carry out the safe parking procedure. Since in this position there is no point in either of these
operations (the lift cannot descend any further!), the beeps inform the operator that they are not available.

However, if the beeps sound when the runways are not fully lowered, limit switch SQ2 is probably being
pressed when it should not be, or the electrical contact may have remained closed; the electronic control
board detects the lift fully lowered condition from the signal provided by this limit switch.

Make a visual check that the wheel of limit switch SQ2 is not jammed;

Check limit switch SQ2 and the relative wiring with the L.C.P.

Q. Lift has cut out with the power on light and the alarm light off, but the master switch is in the 1 (on)
position and the mains voltage is present and correct. What has happened?

A. The motor's thermal protection device (overload cutout ST1) has tripped. To restore operation, wait long
enough to allow the motor to cool. If the overload cutout is tripped again when work is restarted, contact your
dealer's after sales service.

Q. When I switch the lift on, the power on light comes on but the alarm light does not come on for the
usual two-second initial self-test; then the control unit refuses to respond to any commands and the buzzer
sounds in constant mode. What could have happened?

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A. Jumper J5 on the electronic control board may still be set in the 2-3 position. This jumper provides
general enabling for the access to the service programs 2-3 , but as long as it is set in this position it sets the
program in a "standby" status, waiting to be switched back to the 1-2 setting.
Simply return jumper J5 to the 1-2 position and then switch the machine off and back on to access the
normal working program. If the problem recurs, the controlling electronic circuit board may have failed.

Q. Is it possible to fit the CBX4 board used on ERCO351(old) lifts instead of the CBX4S board used on
ERCO 351 lifts?

A. No, the two boards are incompatible. The programs are also incompatible, and must be used in
combination with the two boards as shown in the table:

Board /
Compatible software release: Board used on lifts:
Board code

CBX4
ERCO 351(old) R1.1 ERCO 351(old)
32024167-00

CBX4S ERCO 351 R2.0

ERCO 351
32024738-00 or release upgrades

Table 5 Hardware-software compatibility of the CBX4S and CBX4 circuit boards

#10
Q. How do I transform an electrical system from 400V to 230V?
A. To transform a 400V electrical system to a 230V system, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the power unit from the electricity supply mains;
2. Open the motor's connection box and change the layout of the connections as shown in figure 7-1,
then close the box again;
3. On the mains transformer TC1 move wire S2 from the terminal marked 400V to the one marked
230V.

W2 U2 V2 W2 U2 V2

W U
V V
U W
U1 V1 W1 U1 V1 W1
DELTA (TRIANGOLO) 230V STAR (STELLA) 400V

Figure 7-1 Motor connection in relation to mains voltage

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Q. Non si riesce ad effettuare la manovra di Posizionamento rapido (discesa diretta senza la fase di
presalita) anche se la procedura quella descritta nel manuale: premere due volte in rapida sequenza il
pulsante di discesa. Anche facendo cos il ponte effettua comunque una Discesa normale. Come mai?

A. Probabilmente sul ponte sollevatore installato il software R2.1 o una release successiva. A partire
dalla versione R2.1 infatti la manovra di Posizionamento rapido stata spostata sul pulsante di Messa in
sicura (come seconda funzione). La modalit di accesso rimane la stessa (doppia pressione del pulsante
entro 0,5 secondi).
Il pulsante di Discesa pertanto non dispone pi di una seconda funzione e avvia sempre la manovra di
Discesa normale.
Se il manuale di uso e manutenzione non aggiornato possibile chiederne una copia alla Mondolfo Ferro
S.p.A.

8 REVISIONI DOCUMENTO ED ERRATA CORRIGE

Il presente manuale ha subito le seguenti revisioni:

Revisione Edizione Note sulle variazioni

documento
1.0 1102 Prima edizione
1. Aggiunto capitolo 6.5 Discesa forzata di rifasamento.
2. Aggiunto capitolo 8 Revisioni Documento ed errata corrige. La
2 1203 numerazione dei capitoli successivi aumenta di una unit nel sommario.
3. Aggiunta nel Cap. 7 Domande frequenti la D&R #11.
4. Aggiunto riferimento alla revisione documento nel pi di pagina.

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